1939 Collection (page 100)

LABOR LEADERS, 1939. Left to right: John L. Lewis, president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations; Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor; and James Dewey

NEWT VIRGUS MILLS (1899-1996). U. S. Representative from Louisiana
NEWT VIRGUS MILLS (1899-1996). U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Mills, who was a cotton farmer before entering the legislature, posed as a planter for a photographer, 1939

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1939. The Woolworth Building, New York City, the worlds tallest building at the time of its completion in 1913 until 1930. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 1939

MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. Migrant cotton picker, photographed along Highway 99 between Tulare and Fresno, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

MONTANA: ROUNDUP, 1939. Cowboy roping a calf at a roundup at the Three Circle Ranch in Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, June 1939

PETRIFIED FOREST: TOURISM. A tourist buying a piece of petrified wood near the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists looking for Native American hieroglyphics pointed out by a ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists visiting cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists at cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

BASEBALL GAME, 1939. A night baseball game in Marshall, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939

NYC: FERRY, 1939. The ferry Cranford on the East River between New York City and New Jersey. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

NYC: FERRIES, 1939. Ferry terminals on the East River at the southern tip of New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

NYC: FIFTH AVENUE, 1939. A woman exiting a private limousine on 5th Avenue near 57th Street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

NYC: FIFTH AVENUE, 1939. 5th Avenue near 44th Street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

NYC: FIFTH AVENUE, 1939. Traffic on 5th Avenue near 57th Street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

CHICAGO: HIGHWAY, 1939. U. S. Route 12 in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein
CHICAGO: HIGHWAY, 1939. U.S. Route 12 in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

NEW YORK CITY, 1939. A vendor selling Social Justice, an anti-Semitic periodical published by Father Charles Coughlin, on the street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

SCHOOLHOUSE, 1939. A boy in a rural schoolhouse in Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

RESTAURANT, c1939. Men sitting in a restaurant, probably Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

MINNESOTA: HOBO, 1939. A man in hobo jungle killing a turtle to make soup in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, September 1939

PAUL BUNYAN MONUMENT, 1939. Woman standing in front of the Paul Bunyan Monument in Bemidji, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, September 1939

MINNESOTA, 1939. Paul Bunyan atop a gas station in Bemidji, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, September 1939

ROADSIDE STAND, 1939. Stand selling Paul Bunyan memorabilia near Bemidji, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, September 1939

CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939. Three young girls picking cotton in Statesville, North Carolina. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939

CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939. Farmer J. A. Johnson and his youngest child picking cotton
CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939. Farmer J.A. Johnson and his youngest child picking cotton in a field in Statesville, North Carolina. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939

CHILD LABOR: COTTON, 1939. Two children of farmer J.A. Johnson picking cotton in a field in Statesville, North Carolina. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939

MINNESOTA: SHRINE, 1939. A Marian shrine at a Catholic college in St. Paul, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

TEXAS: ROUNDUP, 1939. Cattle roundup near Marfa, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939

GRAIN ELEVATOR, 1939. A grain elevator at a railroad station in Fairfield, Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

GRAIN ELEVATOR, 1939. A grain elevator in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

MISSOURI: TRAIN STATION. A passenger in the waiting room in the train station in St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

STORM CELLAR, 1939. The storm cellar of agricultural day laborer near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939

VERMONT: MOUNT MANSFIELD. The top of Mount Mansfield at Smugglers Notch near Stowe, Vermont. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1939

VERMONT: SNOW, c1939. A winter scene in Vermont. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1939

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NEW YORK: FARM, 1939. A farm in Orange County, New York. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

MINER STRIKE, 1939. Striking copper miners waiting for scabs to come out of the mines in Ducktown, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1939

CLUB FOOT, 1939. A boy with club feet wearing homemade splints at a migrant workers camp in Tulare County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

CALIFORNIA: HEALTH CLINIC. A boy receiving medical attention at a health clinic for migrant workers in Farmersville, Tulare County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

WEST VIRGINIA: FLOOD, 1939. A flood on West Fork River near West Union, West Virginia. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, January 1939

NORTH CAROLINA: FAMILY, 1939. A family in North Carolina; the father is crippled with rheumatism. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

TEXAS: CREAMERY, 1939. A worker loading empty milk cans into a car at a creamery in San Angelo, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, November 1939

IDAHO: BASQUE SHEEP HERDER. A Basque sheep herder with pack horses, on his way back from summer camp, Adams County, Idaho. Photographed by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

TEXAS: CREAMERY, 1939. A man waiting to unload milk cans filled with raw milk at a creamery in San Angelo, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, November 1939

CALIFORNIA: DOCTOR, 1939. A traveling public health doctor conducting a well-baby clinic in local school in Calipatria, California

CALIFORNIA: PEA FIELD, 1939. Workers weighing bushels of peas in a field near Calipatria, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

PEA PICKERs CAMP, 1939. Food and household equipment inside the tent at a pea pickers camp in Santa Clara County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

MISSISSIPPI: DOCTORs OFFICE. Men waiting outside of a doctors office in Merigold, Mississippi. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939

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"1939: A Year of Captivating Moments and Iconic Figures" Step into the world of 1939, where history unfolded in mesmerizing ways. Mrs. Tabitha's Cat Academy, inspired by the whimsical artistry of Louis Wain, delighted feline enthusiasts with its enchanting charm. In a regal display, King George VI graced us with his fine photographic portrait, embodying dignity and strength during a pivotal time in British history. From high above the clouds, an aerial view revealed the sprawling University in Dayton, Ohio - a hub of knowledge and innovation that shaped countless futures. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to screens worldwide with their timeless comedy in "Flying Deuces, " capturing hearts through their hilarious antics. Dreams set sail as Royal Mail Lines enticed adventurers to embark on unforgettable journeys to the West Indies - promising exotic landscapes and vibrant cultures awaiting discovery. The Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island beckoned sun-seekers with its pristine shores and azure waters; a paradise offering respite from everyday worries. On bustling streets across continents, the Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 epitomized elegance and sophistication - an automobile that turned heads wherever it roamed. Amidst escalating tensions leading up to World War II, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took flight as a symbol of military might – poised for action when duty called. Spitfires soared triumphantly over Forth's skies – guardians protecting freedom against looming threats; their sleek silhouettes inspiring hope amidst uncertainty. Education thrived at Harrogate Ladies College as young minds blossomed within its hallowed halls – nurturing future leaders who would shape society for years to come. At Scunthorpe Iron Works' fiery furnaces, steel forged progress; hands labored tirelessly to build foundations for industrial advancement that would transform nations forevermore. And finally. .