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Method of making molasses on a farm, 1933
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Method of making molasses on a farm, 1933
October 1933 - Method of making molasses on a farm. This farm will be under water when the Norris Dam reservoir fills
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Agriculture American Culture American History Archival Black And White Cooking Farm Farmer Farming Farmland Field Five People Great Depression Labor Lifestyle Manual Worker Old Fashion Part Of A Series Preparation Rural Scene Simple Living Vintage Worker Working Farm Worker Harvesting Molasses Plantation Sugar Cane Syrup
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This photograph, taken in October 1933, showcases the method of making molasses on a farm during the Great Depression. The image transports us back to a simpler time in American history when manual labor was an integral part of daily life. In this rural scene, five hardworking individuals can be seen diligently preparing the field for harvesting. A farmer and his workers are engaged in cooking sugar cane syrup to produce molasses. Their weathered faces tell tales of resilience and determination amidst challenging times. However, there is an underlying sense of melancholy surrounding this snapshot from the past. The caption reveals that this very farm will soon be submerged under water as the Norris Dam reservoir fills up. It serves as a poignant reminder of how progress often comes at a cost. This vintage print not only documents an essential aspect of agriculture but also provides insight into American culture and lifestyle during that era. It symbolizes simple living and harkens back to a time when self-sufficiency was paramount. As we gaze upon this archival photo, we are transported to an era where farming was both livelihood and way of life – where manual labor shaped communities and defined identities. This image stands as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness that characterized those who lived through one of America's most challenging periods - the Great Depression.
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