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TEXAS: BARBED WIRE, 1939. A farmer putting up a barbed wire fence on the Milton farm in El Indio

TEXAS: BARBED WIRE, 1939. A farmer putting up a barbed wire fence on the Milton farm in El Indio


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TEXAS: BARBED WIRE, 1939. A farmer putting up a barbed wire fence on the Milton farm in El Indio

TEXAS: BARBED WIRE, 1939.
A farmer putting up a barbed wire fence on the Milton farm in El Indio, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, March 1939

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1939 Apron Barbed Wire Constructing Farm Farmer Farming Fence Great Depression Hammer March New Deal Post Rural Russell Southwest Texas Unidentified


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This photograph captures a defining moment in the history of rural Texas during the Great Depression. Taken in 1939 by renowned photographer Russell Lee, it showcases the resilience and determination of a hardworking farmer on the Milton farm in El Indio. In this snapshot frozen in time, an unidentified man can be seen constructing a barbed wire fence with precision and expertise. Dressed in typical early 20th-century farming attire, complete with an apron and hat to shield him from the scorching Texan sun, he embodies the spirit of self-sufficiency that characterized American farmers during this era. The image speaks volumes about life on a Southwestern farm at that time - one marked by arduous labor and resourcefulness. The hammer held firmly in his hand symbolizes not only physical work but also represents progress as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives aimed at reviving America's struggling economy. As we gaze upon this powerful photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come since those challenging times. It is a testament to the strength and perseverance embedded within our nation's agricultural roots. This print allows us to connect with our past, honoring those who came before us while reminding us to never take for granted all that has been achieved through their unwavering dedication and resolve.

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