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MINER STRIKE, 1939. Striking copper miners picket a company store in Ducktown, Tennessee
MINER STRIKE, 1939.
Striking copper miners picket a company store in Ducktown, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1939
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Media ID 13216325
1939 Company Copper Great Depression Labor Movement Marion Miner New Deal Picket Picketer Post Protest Protester Rally September Sign Store Strike Telephone Pole Tennessee Wolcott Southeast
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Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 19cm (10" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
MINER STRIKE, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Labor Movement
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in American history - the miner strike of 1939. In Ducktown, Tennessee, striking copper miners take to the streets to picket a company store, their determination etched on their faces. The image, captured by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1939 as part of her remarkable documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), offers a poignant glimpse into an era marked by economic hardship and social unrest. The men stand united against oppressive working conditions and unfair treatment at the hands of their employers. With signs held high and voices raised in protest, they rally together for justice amidst the backdrop of a small southeastern town struggling through the Great Depression. Wolcott's composition skillfully frames this powerful scene; telephone poles line up behind them like silent witnesses to their struggle. Each miner becomes not just an individual but also a symbol of resilience and defiance against corporate power. As we gaze upon this historic print from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are reminded that it is through such collective action that progress is made. This image serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of workers during this era - fighting not only for fair wages but also for dignity and respect. Let us honor these brave individuals who stood up against injustice with unwavering resolve – forever immortalized within this photograph as heroes of labor rights movements
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