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A black and white photo of two men in a field, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A black and white photo of two men in a field, Louisiana. Farmers duri...

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

Spanish trapper returning to his camp after checking up on his muskrat traps. On the left are the skins hanging up to dry. In the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption no. 1

Spanish trapper returning to his camp after checking up on his muskrat...

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

Spanish trapper and his family returning home from the island with groceries and supplies for their marsh camp. On the bow of the boat they still have their sacks of muskrat pelts which they refused to sell at the auction because the fur buyers' prices were too low. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper and his family returning home from the island with gro...

Public domain photograph of a boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man holding a machine, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A black and white photo of a man holding a machine, Louisiana. Farmers...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trappers putting the muskrat skins on wire stretchers before hanging them up to dry. By their camp in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption no. 1

Spanish trappers putting the muskrat skins on wire stretchers before h...

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Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

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Spanish muskrat trapper in doorway of his marsh camp. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper in doorway of his marsh camp. Delacroix Island...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A group of men standing next to a boat, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A group of men standing next to a boat, Louisiana. Farmers during Grea...

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers' camp near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers' camp near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper's son with stretched skins in his hands. In back of their camp in the marshes on Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption no. 1

Spanish muskrat trapper's son with stretched skins in his hands. In ba...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper telling about the trapper's war, the long fight and difficulties between them and the company men. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper telling about the trapper's war, the long figh...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper's camp with home built piroques (canoes) on the bayou in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper's camp with home built piroques (canoes) on th...

Public domain image of wetland, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper who works with the "company." Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper who works with the "company." Delacroix Island...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Putting the muskrat pelts through a wringer after they have been skinned. Then they are hung up to dry, turned inside out, put on a stretcher and further dried. By a Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Putting the muskrat pelts through a wringer after they have been skinn...

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper with reeds he places near the trap in the muskrat's run. In the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper with reeds he places near the trap in the muskrat's ru...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper with reeds he places near the trap in the muskrat's run, in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper with reeds he places near the trap in the musk...

Picryl description: Public domain image of working farmers, agriculture, farm, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers waiting in dance hall during fur auction sale. Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers waiting in dance hall during fur auction sale...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trappers waiting in dance hall during fur auction sale. Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers waiting in dance hall during fur auction sale...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

French muskrat trapper with neighbor's child. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

French muskrat trapper with neighbor's child. Delacroix Island, Saint ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine and playing "cache," a form of poker, in their camp in the marshes. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine and playing "cache," a form of ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tavern, pub, or small restaurant, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fight and difficulties between them and the company men. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fig...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trapper's war, the long fight and difficulties between them and the company men. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trapper's war, the long fig...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Great Depression FFSA / O...

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

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes. He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A group of people sitting in lawn chairs next to a trailer, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A group of people sitting in lawn chairs next to a trailer, Louisiana....

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Spanish muskrat trapper going out at dawn to make the rounds of his traps.  He usually returns to his camp in the marshes about three or four o'clock in the afternoon. Delacroix Island. Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper going out at dawn to make the rounds of his tr...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trappers returning to camp in their "piroques" (a bayou canoe). Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers returning to camp in their "piroques" (a bayo...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Before the trappers start trapping their land they set fire to the marshes, so they can get around and find the muskrat houses and "runs" easily. The houses are not burned as they are surrounded by water. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Before the trappers start trapping their land they set fire to the mar...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An old photo of a woman standing in a doorway. Office of War Information Photograph

An old photo of a woman standing in a doorway. Office of War Informati...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper's wife holding dried muskrat skins iIn front of their camp in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's wife holding dried muskrat skins iIn front of their ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor going out in the bayous and marshes to visit some of the muskrat trappers at their canps. Near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor going out in the bayous ...

Public domain photograph of a boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man smoking a cigarette, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A black and white photo of a man smoking a cigarette, Louisiana. Farme...

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

Spanish muskrat trapper with his father, his wife and their two children, in front of their camp in the marshland. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper with his father, his wife and their two childr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper's camp with home built piroques (canoes) on the bayou in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Spanish muskrat trapper's camp with home built piroques (canoes) on th...

Public domain image of wetland, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man carrying a surfboard. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man carrying a surfboard. Office of War I...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Putting the muskrat pelts through a wringer after they have been skinned. Then they are hung up to dry, turned inside out, put on a stretcher and further dried. By a Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Putting the muskrat pelts through a wringer after they have been skinn...

Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Weldon P. Smith, FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor, going out in the bayous and marshes to visit some of the muskrat trappers and marshes. Near Delacroix, Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Weldon P. Smith, FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor, going ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine after dinner. On the walls of their marsh camp are hung the dried pelts. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine after dinner. On the walls of t...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trappers have a round of drinks after each lot is sold at the fur auction held in a dance hall on Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers have a round of drinks after each lot is sold...

Picryl description: Public domain image of people, meeting, eating, drinking, food, beverage, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper returning to the bayou after checking up on his muskrat traps. In the marshland near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper returning to the bayou after checking up on his muskra...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of farming, farmer, agriculture, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine and playing "cache," a form of poker, in their camp in the marshes. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers drinking wine and playing "cache," a form of ...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The muskrat eating the soft, white part of a rush

The muskrat eating the soft, white part of a rush

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

A couple of people sitting in lawn chairs next to a trailer, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A couple of people sitting in lawn chairs next to a trailer, Louisiana...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a boat docked at a dock. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a boat docked at a dock. Office of War Info...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

A black and white photo of two boats in the water. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of two boats in the water. Great Depression FF...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Farmers during Great Depression

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Farmers during Great Depr...

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

Spanish trappers' camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or canoe) he can go up the very narrow and shallow bayous; the large boat he uses for fishing, going to the island to sell his muskrat pelts, and bringing back supplies. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Spanish trappers' camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or cano...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fight and difficulties between them and the company men. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fig...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek, Odessa, New Castle County, DE

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek,...

1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Originally a smokehouse, the building was later converted to a shed used for killing muskrats and processing the skins. Unprocessed Field note materia... More

A couple of men standing next to a boat, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A couple of men standing next to a boat, Louisiana. Farmers during Gre...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper's wife and sister-in-law holding dried muskrat skins in front of their camp in the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's wife and sister-in-law holding dried muskrat skins i...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper's wife with gallon of red wine which is drunk in great quantities. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper's wife with gallon of red wine which is drunk ...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a woman and two children. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a woman and two children. Great Depression ...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper standing beside his boat used to go out of the camp in the marshes and for fishing in other seasons. Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Spanish muskrat trapper standing beside his boat used to go out of the...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trappers putting the muskrat skins on wire stretchers before hanging them up to dry in back of their marsh camp. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trappers putting the muskrat skins on wire stretchers before h...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper hanging the muskrat skins up to dry after first drying the inside fur and putting them on wire stretchers in front of their marsh camp. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper hanging the muskrat skins up to dry after first drying...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A little boy sitting on a step with a gun. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A little boy sitting on a step with a gun. Great Depression FFSA / OWI...

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Three FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisors going out in the bayous and marshes to visit some of the muskrat trappers at their camp. Near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Three FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisors going out in the ...

Public domain image of a boat in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper marking the place where he set his trap in the muskrat's "run" with a reed. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper marking the place where he set his trap in the muskrat...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer worker, 20th-century dust bowl, great depression era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He takes the furs to the island to sell in the boat which he later uses for fishing and shrimping. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Office of War Information...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek, Odessa, New Castle County, DE

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek,...

1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Originally a smokehouse, the building was later converted to a shed used for killing muskrats and processing the skins. Unprocessed Field note materia... More

Spanish trapper and his children taking muskrat pelts into the FSA (Farm Security Administration) auction sale which is held in a dancehall on Delacroix Island, Louisiana. The fur buyers come from New Orleans. See general caption no. 1

Spanish trapper and his children taking muskrat pelts into the FSA (Fa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper's home in the marshes. In the small boats or "piroques" he can go up the very narrow and shallow bayous. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper's home in the marshes. In the small boats or "...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper on his camp bed after too much whiskey and red wine. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper on his camp bed after too much whiskey and red...

Public domain photograph of life in the USA during the 1930s-1940s, war, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper returning to his camp after checking up on his muskrat traps. On the left are the skins hanging up to dry. In the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Spanish trapper returning to his camp after checking up on his muskrat...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a worker, construction, carpenter, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old home belonging to Spanish muskrat trapper with the new one purchased with the help of a FSA (Farm Security Administration) loan. On Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Old home belonging to Spanish muskrat trapper with the new one purchas...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of people on a boat. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of people on a boat. Office of War Information...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Miss Ruth Muskrat, a Cherokee Indian, presents Mr. Coolidge with a copy of The Red Man in the United States, a survey of the present day American Indian

Miss Ruth Muskrat, a Cherokee Indian, presents Mr. Coolidge with a cop...

National Photo Company Collection. In album: v. 1, p. 25, no. 27839.

Spanish muskrat trapper by his marsh camp, near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper by his marsh camp, near Delacroix Island, Loui...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trappers' camp on bay or in marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trappers' camp on bay or in marshes near Delacroix Isl...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper returning home to his camp in the marshlands near Delacroix Island, Louisana. He has been out in his hand built piroque (canoe) checking up on his muskrat traps

Spanish trapper returning home to his camp in the marshlands near Dela...

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or canoe) he can go up the very narrow and shallow bayous; the large boat he uses for fishing, going to the island to sell his muskrat pelts, and bringing back supplies. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or cano...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a little boy sitting on a bench. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a little boy sitting on a bench. Great Depr...

Picryl description: Public domain portrait of farmer's child, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper, his wife and their adopted child by their marsh camp. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, his wife and their adopted child by their mar...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Spanish muskrat trapper's boat in a bayou by his marsh camp. He uses this large boat in other seasons for fishing and shrimping. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

A Spanish muskrat trapper's boat in a bayou by his marsh camp. He uses...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pin oak trees, Spanish moss and an old fishing boat along a bayou in the marshes by a hunting and fishing lodge, belonging to Manuel Malero, president of the Delacroix Island Corporation, muskrat and fur buying company. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Pin oak trees, Spanish moss and an old fishing boat along a bayou in t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or canoe) he can go up the very narrow and shallow bayous; the large boat he uses for fishing, going to the island to sell his muskrat pelts, and bringing back supplies. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's camp in the marshes. In the small "piroque" (or cano...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper's wife and child in doorway of their camp.  Stretched muskrat skins drying to the right. In the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption no. 1

Spanish trapper's wife and child in doorway of their camp. Stretched ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Weldon P. Smith, FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor, going out to the bayous and marshes to visit some of the muskrat trappers at their camps. Near Delacroix Island, Louisiana. See general caption number one

Weldon P. Smith, FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervisor, going ...

Public domain photograph of a boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper, his wife and their adopted child by their marsh camp. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, his wife and their adopted child by their mar...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of child, child labor, farmer, early 20th-century farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fight and difficulties between them and the company men. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper, telling about the trappers' war, the long fig...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A black and white photo of a river, Louisiana. Farmers during Great Depression

A black and white photo of a river, Louisiana. Farmers during Great De...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in a field. Office of War Information...

This image is one of the images made by photographers working in Stryker's unit as it existed in a succession of government agencies: the Farm Security Administration (1937-1942). The photographs of the Farm S... More

Spanish trapper's boats in the marshes. The small "piroque" (or canoe) can go up the very narrow and shallow bayous. The larger boats are used for fishing, going to the island to sell his muskrat pelts and bringing back supplies. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's boats in the marshes. The small "piroque" (or canoe)...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Spanish trapper's camp home and family with dried muskrat skins hanging in front. In the marshes near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper's camp home and family with dried muskrat skins hangin...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper and his grandson sitting on sacks of dried muskrat pelts, in front of their camp in the marshes. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper and his grandson sitting on sacks of dried mus...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper's new home, built with the aid of a FSA (Farm Security Administration) loan. Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper's new home, built with the aid of a FSA (Farm ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fur buyer from New Orleans examining one of the muskrat pelts before they have finished grading them. At an auction sale held in a dance hall on Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Fur buyer from New Orleans examining one of the muskrat pelts before t...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish trapper checking up on the trap which he set in the muskrat "run." In the marshland near Delacroix Island, Louisiana

Spanish trapper checking up on the trap which he set in the muskrat "r...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spanish muskrat trapper and his grandson sitting on sacks of dried muskrat pelts, in front of their camp in the marshes. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Spanish muskrat trapper and his grandson sitting on sacks of dried mus...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek, Odessa, New Castle County, DE

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek,...

1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Originally a smokehouse, the building was later converted to a shed used for killing muskrats and processing the skins. Unprocessed Field note materia... More

A person in a field with a hat on. Office of War Information Photograph

A person in a field with a hat on. Office of War Information Photograp...

Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marshes.  He then takes the furs to the island to sell. Delacroix Island, Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Muskrat skins hanging up to dry by Spanish trapper's home in the marsh...

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek, Odessa, New Castle County, DE

Ike Cleaver Muskrat Shed, Thomas Corner Road near Appoquinimink Creek,...

1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Originally a smokehouse, the building was later converted to a shed used for killing muskrats and processing the skins. Unprocessed Field note materia... More

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