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The sons of Mr. E.A. Marcus, FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower, near Woodville, Green County, Georgia

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The sons of Mr. E.A. Marcus, FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower, near Woodville, Green County, Georgia

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Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century great depression era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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01/01/1941

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Delano, Jack, photographer

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Woodville, 33.67151, -83.10599

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Library of Congress

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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