Cotton pickers : a line of African American men and African American women in a cotton field, one man with a basket of cotton on his shoulder, one man with his hand on a basket of cotton on the ground and one woman also with her hand on a basket


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I405 and dams:154499
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
March 6, 1910
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.67 x 05.63 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: No. 22. Cotton Pickers. Dear Sister: This is a very typical picture for I have been in the Cotton Fields and therefore know. The weather is nice and warm here, trees are blooming, girls and boys wearing their Spring suits and Panama Hats galore. It was so warm yesterday that we had a heavy thunder storm last evening. My boss has gone to the North and left me here all alone. Bro. Jim; Verso: Post card. Miss Susie J. O'Brien, Ortanna, Penna. R.F.D. #W. Greens & AT... Mar 6 TR 38 1910 R.P.O. U.S. Postage. One cent. [stamp with picture of Benjamin Franklin]
About This Item
Date Created:
March 6, 1910
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.67 x 05.63 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: No. 22. Cotton Pickers. Dear Sister: This is a very typical picture for I have been in the Cotton Fields and therefore know. The weather is nice and warm here, trees are blooming, girls and boys wearing their Spring suits and Panama Hats galore. It was so warm yesterday that we had a heavy thunder storm last evening. My boss has gone to the North and left me here all alone. Bro. Jim; Verso: Post card. Miss Susie J. O'Brien, Ortanna, Penna. R.F.D. #W. Greens & AT... Mar 6 TR 38 1910 R.P.O. U.S. Postage. One cent. [stamp with picture of Benjamin Franklin]
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I405 and dams:154499
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu