Greene County Collection

GEORGIA, 1941. A drugstore on the corner in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1941

SHARECROPPER, 1936. An African American sharecropper working in a cotton field near Eutaw, Alabama. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936

GEORGIA: PLOWING, 1937. A sharecropper plowing a cotton field in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1937

COTTON PICKERS, 1937. Sharecroppers chopping cotton in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937

GEORGIA: COTTON FARM, 1941. Migrant workers chopping cotton on rented land near White Plains, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: COTTON FARM, 1941. Cotton workers going home after an afternoon of chopping cotton, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: TRAVEL, 1941. Three African Americans traveling to town in a horse drawn carriage on a Saturday afternoon in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

GEORGIA: CORN FIELD, 1941. A corn farm in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May or June, 1941

CHURCH CONGREGATION, 1941. Services at the Methodist church in White Plains, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, October 1941

GEORGIA: FARMER, 1941. African American tenant farmer couple living in an old mansion in southern Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: COUNTRY FAIR, 1941. An African American farm family at the Greene County Fair, Greensboro, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, October 1941

GEORGIA: FARM GIRL, 1940. Daughter of a African American tenant farmer seated inside their farmhouse in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA: FARMER, 1941. An African American farmer playing the accordion in his home in Southern Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

CONGREGATION, 1941. African Americans singing in a church in Union Point, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, October 1941

CIO PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering at workers entering a mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

GEORGIA: PICKETERS, 1941. Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

C. I. O. PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering
C.I.O. PICKETERS, 1941. Congress of Industrial Workers (CIO) picketers jeering at workers entering a mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

GEORGIA: EROSION, 1941. A farmer inspecting eroded farmland in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1941

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1941. An African American singing class in a rural one room schoolhouse, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, October 1941

SHARECROPPER, 1941. A tenant farmer plows sweet potatoes, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph, 1941, by Jack Delano

GEORGIA: YOUNG GIRL, 1941. A young girl inside her grandmothers house in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, June 1941

GEORGIA, a Greene County African-American, 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia
GEORGIA: PICKETERS, 1941. Striking garment workers in a picket line outside a textile mill in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

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"Journey through Greene County: A Glimpse into Georgia's Past" Step back in time to the year 1941, where the small town of Greene County, Georgia was bustling with life. Jack Delano's photographs capture the essence of this era, painting a vivid picture of daily life and struggles faced by its residents. In one snapshot, we find ourselves standing outside a drugstore on a corner in Greene County. The hustle and bustle of townsfolk going about their day is evident, as they navigate through their lives amidst the backdrop of historical significance. Venturing further into the county's history, we encounter an African American sharecropper diligently working in a cotton field near Eutaw. This image serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured by those who relied on this labor-intensive occupation for survival. Moving forward to 1937, another photograph showcases sharecroppers chopping cotton under scorching sun rays. Their determination and resilience shine through as they work tirelessly to make ends meet on rented land near White Plains. As day turns into evening, we witness cotton workers making their way home after an arduous afternoon spent chopping cotton. Fatigue may weigh them down physically but not spiritually – their unwavering spirit keeps them moving forward despite adversity. Transportation takes center stage in yet another captivating scene from 1941 when three African Americans travel to town using a horse-drawn carriage. This humble mode of transportation symbolizes both resourcefulness and limited means during that period. Greene County wasn't solely reliant on cotton farming; corn fields also played an essential role in sustaining its economy. Delano captures this reality with his photograph showcasing a flourishing corn farm – evidence that agriculture thrived beyond just one crop. Amidst hard work and struggle, faith remained integral to community life. Services at the Methodist church in White Plains brought people together for solace and spiritual nourishment during challenging times.