The image captures a black-and-white scene of what appears to be a historic packing shed used for the processing and shipment of goods, specifically tomatoes. A large truck is loaded with crates stacked on each other in an organized manner; some bear labels indicating brand names like "Camels" or product types such as oranges or peaches. Two individuals are present near the loading area: one sits atop a stack, donning a hat suggestive of outdoor work while handling boxes, and another stands by, possibly supervising or assisting with the task at hand. The structure in which these activities occur is characterized by its sturdy wooden beams supporting an overhanging roof that offers partial shelter. The ground beneath shows signs of wear typical for such industrial sites - dirt patches alongside scattered items hinting at a busy working environment. An additional layer to this image involves text overlays on the borders, with phrases like "ERG" and "BUY," which may have been part of original context or could be indicative of some form of advertisement. The overall composition speaks volumes about an era focused around manual labor in industrial settings, possibly during a time when such packing sheds were critical to agricultural commerce. This photograph is identified as being taken at Hazelhurst, Mississippi according to the provided link and reference on images.loener.nl which details this historical snapshot from Do [...]

Tomato packing shed for packing and shipment north. Hazelhurst, Mississippi

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The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a wooden sign attached to a post. The sign contains handwritten text in capital letters, with various pieces of information directed towards employees at the location depicted. It reads: "ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES! No Checks Issued With Retiree Social Security Account Number Register your NUMBER AT THIS OFFICE" Below this main message is additional handwriting that appears to be instructions or notes but is not fully legible. The background of the image reveals a structure with wooden beams and possibly part of a roof, suggesting an outdoor setting like a farm shed or similar rural building. The photograph has several annotations on its border, including "6495b797ba25398d90c4ecbe.jpg" in text at the bottom left corner. This indicates that it may be from a collection of images with specific catalog numbers for identification purposes.

Sign at a tomato packing shed for migrant and local labor. Hazelhurst, Mississippi

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770170/

Pine Trails Inn Sunday Bloody Mary Special So as it turns out in the summer of 1988, I went to bartend at the Pine Trails Inn in Hazlehurst, Wisconsin . This little bar was owned by...

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