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Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picking in south Texas

Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picking in south Texas

Cotton hoers on the Aldridge Plantation near Leland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers on the Aldridge Plantation near Leland, Mississippi. Hoers in groups of two hundred or more are hauled over daily from Greenville

Housing for cotton pickers, South Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Housing for cotton pickers. South Texas

Tally, Cotton field in South Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tally. Cotton field in South Texas

Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picking in south Texas

Cotton is planted close to the abandoned cabins, Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton is planted close to the abandoned cabins whose occupants were displaced by power farming. Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi

Cotton weighing, South Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton weighing. South Texas

Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picking in south Texas

Cotton is planted close to the abandoned cabins, Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton is planted close to the abandoned cabins whose occupants were displaced by power farming. Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi

The cotton gin near Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The cotton gin near Robstown, Texas

Cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton weighing near Brownsville, Texas

Cotton weighing near Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton weighing near Robstown, Texas

Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading cotton after weighing. San Joaquin Valley, California

Weighing cotton near Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Weighing cotton near Robstown, Texas

Bales of cotton on gin platform, Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Bales of cotton on gin platform. Robstown, Texas

A cotton patch in the Delta area in Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A cotton patch in the Delta area in Mississippi. This area produces 500, 000 bales of cotton annually

Cotton bales on gin platform, Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton bales on gin platform. Robstown, Texas

Home of Mississippi tenant farmer, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of Mississippi tenant farmer

Arkansas cafe, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Arkansas cafe. ['Sunset Cafa. A.B. Boyd, prop.']

Cotton gin, Robstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton gin. Robstown, Texas

Part of a family of ten children who live and farm in the area, Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of a family of ten children who live and farm in the area which was flooded in the spring of 1937. They escaped in a boat

Delta cooperative farms in 1938, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Delta cooperative farms in 1938. Hillhouse, Mississippi

Hoeing cotton, South Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hoeing cotton. South Texas

Wife of tractor driver on the Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of tractor driver on the Aldridge Plantation. Mississippi

Truck loads of cotton hoers going from Memphis, Tennessee into Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Truck loads of cotton hoers going from Memphis, Tennessee into Arkansas

Son of an illiterate sharecropper, near Earle, Arkansas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Son of an illiterate sharecropper. He wants a high school education. Near Earle, Arkansas

Cotton hoers leaving Greenville at 5 am for a day's work on the plantations, Mississippi, 1937
Cotton hoers leaving Greenville at 5 a.m. for a day's work on the plantations. Wages one dollar a day, one dollar and twenty-five cents on a few plantations. Hoers carry their lunches

Main street, Drew, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street. Drew, Mississippi

Sharecropper's cabin, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper's cabin. Mississippi

Cotton hoer, Coahoma County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoer. Coahoma County, Mississippi

Sharecropper child near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper child near Clarksdale, Mississippi

Sharecropper eating near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper eating near Clarksdale, Mississippi

The municipal levee at Greenville, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The municipal levee at Greenville, Mississippi

Stern wheeler pulled up to the municipal levee at Greenville, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Stern wheeler pulled up to the municipal levee at Greenville, Mississippi. [Towboat: Sanford E. Hutson]

One of the farmers at the Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of the farmers at the Delta cooperative farm. Hillhouse, Mississippi

Wife of Mississippi sharecropper, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of Mississippi sharecropper

Newly erected community house at the Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Newly erected community house at the Delta cooperative farm. Hillhouse, Mississippi. This building houses the library, school, clinic and meeting rooms

The cooperative store at the Delta cooperative farm near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The cooperative store at the Delta cooperative farm near Clarksdale, Mississippi

Sharecropper cabin, Coahoma County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper cabin. Coahoma County, Mississippi

This ex-tenant still lives on the plantation, near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
This ex-tenant still lives on the plantation but works for wages of one dollar a day. He estimated that he worked about 190 days during 1936. Near Clarksdale, Mississippi

These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi

These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi

These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi

Lunchtime for cotton hoers, Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for cotton hoers. Mississippi Delta

Lunchtime for cotton hoers, Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for cotton hoers. Mississippi Delta

Hoers, Aldridge Plantation, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A crew of 200 hoers were brought to the Aldridge Plantation to hoe cotton for one dollar a day. Many of these are ex-tenant farmers

Fuel tank on the Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fuel tank on the Aldridge Plantation, Mississippi. ['J.H. Aldridge & Co. "Standard" Tractor Fuel. We use Farmall Tractors and Other McCormick-Deering Equipment']

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"Exploring the South: A Journey through Time and Nature" Embark on a captivating journey to the vibrant south, where history, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks intertwine. From the iconic V & A Waterfront in Cape Town to the majestic Table Mountain, this region offers a feast for the senses. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter powerful images that have shaped our world. The haunting photograph of Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon stands as a poignant symbol of protest against injustice. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Kosciuszko National Park's breathtaking landscapes. Its rugged beauty invites us to immerse ourselves in its tranquility and marvel at its untouched wilderness. The Fra Mauro Map challenges conventional perspectives with its unique orientation—placing South at the top—an intriguing reminder that there is always more than one way to see things. Venturing further westward brings us to St Davids Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales—a place where coastal splendor meets ancient heritage. Here, time seems suspended as we wander along windswept cliffs overlooking an endless expanse of blue. In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks' courageous act aboard a segregated bus ignited a spark that would ignite change across America. Her defiance paved the way for civil rights advocates who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Transporting ourselves from reality to reel life takes us back to 1939 when "Gone With The Wind" graced cinema screens worldwide. Hattie McDaniel's unwelcome advice adds depth and complexity to Vivien Leigh's character portrayal—a testament to how stories can challenge societal norms even within their own narratives. Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows near Barnstaple offer respite from everyday life with their idyllic coastal vistas. The soothing sound of crashing waves lulls us into serenity while reminding us of nature's timeless power. Revisiting history, we witness the legendary Great Mississippi Steamboat Race of 1870.