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Negro stevedore carrying lumber on his head, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Negro stevedore carrying lumber on his head, New Orleans, Louisiana

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01/01/1938
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Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer
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New Orleans (La.), 29.95472, -90.07500
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No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html

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