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Parade Rest: 1938
October 1938. Crowley, Louisiana. "Children in buggy at National Rice Festival." 35mm negative by ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 06/08/2012 - 4:37am -

October 1938. Crowley, Louisiana. "Children in buggy at National Rice Festival." 35mm negative by Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration. View full size. "Oh, Shirley JeanI just can't take it anymore!" "Hang in there, Lloyd. Mom will be crowned rice queen and then we can all go home and have porridge." "The Help"Immediately thought of the movie when I saw this pic. (The Gallery, Kids, Russell Lee)
Gone Fishin': 1940
June 1940. "Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Daughter of mulatto family returning home after fishing in the Cane ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 05/10/2018 - 5:19pm -

June 1940. "Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Daughter of mulatto family returning home after fishing in the Cane River." Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. WowA beauty like that, the print dress, the hat, the ribbon - that look could fit in a fashion magazine today. And the portrait skills of Marion Post Wolcott are stunning. Shooting from low to get the mottled sky background makes it look like a studio photo. Wow. Petty vs. pretty"Mulatto"? Really now? I couldn't tell the difference. Appearantly Apparently even the audience of the time needed to be told that kind of petty, superfluous details, lest they might miss it. A kind of detail which does not add anything to the photograph or the person shown by it in the first place. [A survey of poverty conditions within the Depression-era agricultural workforce - which was one of the FSA's missions - shouldn't have recorded ethnographic and demographic information? - tterrace] [The Creole "French mulatto" community of mixed-race slave descendants surrounding the John Henry cotton plantation in Natchitoches Parish was the subject of dozens of photos taken by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration, as well as numerous historical and ethnographic studies. -Dave] (The Gallery, Kids, M.P. Wolcott)
On the Waterfront: 1943
March 1943. "New Orleans, Louisiana. Poydras Street dock worker." Medium format acetate negative by John ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 07/07/2019 - 1:35pm -

March 1943. "New Orleans, Louisiana. Poydras Street dock worker." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size. Morten Milling Co.According to the 1942-43 Worley's Dallas City Directory, the Morten Milling Co. (makers of La France Flour) was located at 916 Cadiz Street, just south of downtown Dallas. The telephone number was Riverside 3251. One wondersCould he have been a contender? In the good old days of break-bulk carriers, a strong set of arms and a high tolerance for corruption were necessary attributes. Ignore what the guys in the suits were doing and keep your eye on the paycheck. Apparently, our subject gave blood recently, if the pin on his hat is any indication. And Lee J. Cobb is just outside the frame, drinking it straight from the bottle. (The Gallery, Boats & Bridges, John Vachon, New Orleans)
A Spoonful of Sugar: 1938
... vat to concentration vat at a sugar mill near New Iberia, Louisiana." Medium format acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 02/26/2018 - 9:17pm -

October 1938. "Ladling cane syrup from boiling vat to concentration vat at a sugar mill near New Iberia, Louisiana." Medium format acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. Unsafe SpaceObviously, safety was not paramount back then. Boiling sugar? Ouch! Sugar syrupDuring high school, worked in a bottling plant (Eclipse Syrup) that used a LOT of sugar syrup. It was in the air, on the floor, in your hair, on your skin. And it wasn't even hot the way the stuff in the picture is. After a few weeks, my workboots had, no lie, a hard candy shell, and bees would swarm around my feet as I walked home. Bet this guy would know that feeling. (The Gallery, Factories, Russell Lee)
Palms Aplenty: 1910
Circa 1910. "St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 12/11/2017 - 2:54pm -

Circa 1910. "St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size. Those palmsNot sure, but they look like the date palms in front of our house when I little. My brother and I would always try to see how high we could climb on the. Worse thing was that those scales would break off just as soon as you got high enough for it to hurt. [Those look like Mexican fan palms, not date palms. -tterrace] Location?Possibly at St Charles at Peniston, Lakeside. Change in direction of St Charles indicates Lakeside, and only a handful of possible intersections (old plantation boundaries where street changes direction slightly to follow river). Although there are many similar houses uptown, I think this is probably at Peniston, where there is presently a later 20c apartment building. (The Gallery, DPC, New Orleans)
Roof Watchers: 1938
... watching parade at the National Rice Festival. Crowley, Louisiana." View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 09/11/2011 - 10:46am -

October 1938. "Group of people on roof watching parade at the National Rice Festival. Crowley, Louisiana." View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. Library of Congress. Watching PeopleNo one on the roof with a camera (or a cell phone). (The Gallery, Russell Lee, Small Towns)
Name That Ship!
... December 30, 2000 the Enchanted Isle docked at Violet, Louisiana after her owner declared bankruptcy. Between December 30, 2000 ... 
 
Posted by Jim Page - 09/21/2012 - 9:35pm -

Another slide from the past. This ship may be, according to a web history I found, the Argentina, but my recollection from those days was that it was named the Amazon Princess or something similar. My dad worked on the vessel as an electrician during slack periods in his flying, and he took me up in his float plane to watch it being launched. It was 1958 or so at the Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. I was in the first grade, so my memory is rather hazy regarding details. Dad had built a little ramp/turntable tiedown for his pontoon-fitted Super Cub on the Pascagoula River not far from the F.B. Walker and Sons Dry Dock. I have several photos of all that if anyone is interested in seeing them. View full size. See more photos?Jim Page, we are Shorpy-ites, so, of course, we want to see more photos! Plus, I grew up in Gulfport, so this is close to home. TwinsThese two ships (the white hulled one on the left and the one to its right that is surrounded by scaffolding and has a crane off its starboard quarter) were the last passenger luxury ocean liners ever built in the United States. Parts for their construction were gathered from all of the (then) 48 states. Bidding $24,444,181 per ship, Ingalls Shipyards—still the largest private employer in Mississippi—had won the contract from Moore-McCormack Lines to build replacements for aging ships of the same names that had been built in 1928. The earlier ships were owned by the United States Federal Maritime Board and operated by Moore-McCormack Lines. As part of a $3,500,000,000 program to rebuild America’s merchant marine fleet, the Federal Maritime Board contributed about $20,000,000 toward the cost of building the two new passenger liners. They were known by many names during their more than 45-year careers. Perhaps some of us sailed on them without knowing their original names. On the left is the S.S. Brasil (correct spelling), which was launched on December 16, 1957. Renamed the Universe for scrapping, she was beached at Alang, India in late 2004. From 1996 to 2004, as the Universe Explorer, she had been part of the Semester at Sea program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education. During her career she had been known as: Brasil (1958-72); Volendam (1972-75); Monarch Sun (1975-78); Volendam (again, 1978-84); Island Sun (floating hotel in Quebec, 1984-85); Liberté (1985-87); Canada Star (1987-89); Queen of Bermuda (1989-90);, Enchanted Seas (1990-95); and Universe Explorer (1995-2004). In Hong Kong for extensive refurbishing to return her to cruise ship status, she was instead sold to scrappers in November 2004 and renamed Universe. Later that month the Universe, f/k/a S.S. Brasil sailed for Alang, India, where she was beached at high tide on December 7, 2004. - - - The one to her right is her sister ship, the S.S. Argentina, which was launched on March 12, 1958. Renamed New Orleans for scrapping, she was beached at Alang, India in December 2003. During her career she had been known as: Argentina (1958-72); Veendam (1972-72); Brasil (1974-76); Monarch Star (1976-78); Veendam (again, 1978-84); Bermuda Star (1984-90); Enchanted Isle (1990-94); Hotel Commodore (floating hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1994-95);, Enchanted Isle (again, 1995-2003). On December 30, 2000 the Enchanted Isle docked at Violet, Louisiana after her owner declared bankruptcy. Between December 30, 2000 and September 5, 2003 the Enchanted Isle was sold a number of times, but never left the dock. On September 6 the last buyer renamed her New Orleans and soon began repairs that would allow her to sail under her own power to the breakers in Alang, India. The New Orleans, f/k/a S.S. Argentina, arrived there on December 4, 2003 and was beached five days later. Information on the full careers of both the S.S. Brasil and the S.S. Argentina can be found here on the right side of the list under "The Modern Fleet (1958 to 1969)." Another site with great pictures can be found here. Be sure to follow the "SS Brasil & Argentina to SS Universe Explorer INDEX" links at the bottom of the page. Yes, More PhotosI would love to see what photos you have from that time frame. I was 23 yrs old when I started work at Ingalls in July 1957 as a helper in the Fab Shop. I remember the Brasil and Argentina very well. That is the Brasil on #1 Way, apparently being launched. Argentina is just south of her. By 1958 I was a pipe welder working on the Eagle Tankers and the destroyers. After suffering through a couple of layoffs, like all shipyard workers, I eventually became a piping inspector in the nuclear submarine program and then advanced to a test director. That was the most enjoyable time of my working career. Sea trials with Admiral Hyman Rickover, first dives to test depth, working with ships crews to complete the construction, idiot officers and competent enlisted men, freedom to perform what needed to be done to get the job done and many stories to tell - most of which people would tend not believe. Of all the Boats I worked on, Haddock was my favorite. I left Ingalls in 1974 when they ended their participation in the Submarine program and joined the Bechtel Power Corporation. They were a fine company to work for and took me all over the United States and part of the far east working on nuclear power plants. I have many tales to tell that would probably bore the horns off of a Billy Goat. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Early Day Motoring: 1923
... is on the old Oakdale Road between Elizabeth and Oakdale, Louisiana, close to the Calcasieu River. The girl whose face is hidden by the ... 
 
Posted by stjoe65 - 09/27/2011 - 9:27am -

This photo was taken in early 1923 by my grandfather, J. H. Bourg. The location is on the old Oakdale Road between Elizabeth and Oakdale, Louisiana, close to the Calcasieu River. The girl whose face is hidden by the hat ribbon is my grandmother, Eva Sigler Bourg. Her brothers Clint and Lenox are along for the ride. Clint is holding his nephew Gerald Bourg. View full size. T TalkI took the liberty of posting a link to your photo onto the Model T Forum. Although the thread has now gone off-topic, there are some interesting observations about the car by one Hap Tucker. We could be relatedI am searching for my Henry Family side who were from Oakdale, LA. I'm just tickled there's a photo from this town here at Shorpy!! (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Delta Thresher: 1940
... Project. Driver of combine threshing oats. Thomastown, Louisiana." Acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 02/13/2020 - 4:48pm -

June 1940. "La Delta Project. Driver of combine threshing oats. Thomastown, Louisiana." Acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. What are you looking at?I love Marion Post Wolcott's work, as well as that of the other FSA photographers. This piece is particularly fine, with its heroic treatment of an ostensibly prosaic subject. John Vachon's stockyard workers on lunch break was another striking example of especially memorable imagery. With its daily presentation of so much exemplary work, I would be more than a little surprised were Shorpy not assigned viewing in certain pedagogic realms. (The Gallery, Agriculture, M.P. Wolcott, Rural America)
Canefield Nine: 1936
June 1936. "Derrick, characteristic sight in Louisiana cane field. Used to transfer cane from wagons to trucks for ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 09/07/2016 - 11:21am -

June 1936. "Derrick, characteristic sight in Louisiana cane field. Used to transfer cane from wagons to trucks for transportation to sugar mills." Medium format negative by Carl Mydans for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. It took a minute but I got it. (The Gallery, Agriculture, Carl Mydans)
In the Cards: 1938
... "Game of cooncan [ conquian ] in store near Reserve, Louisiana." View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 12/10/2007 - 1:50pm -

September 1938. "Game of cooncan [conquian] in store near Reserve, Louisiana." View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the FSA. (The Gallery, Russell Lee, Stores & Markets)
La. Ladies: 1940
... cooperative store. Transylvania Resettlement Project , Louisiana." Medium acetate format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 06/13/2019 - 1:34pm -

June 1940. "Buying dress goods in project cooperative store. Transylvania Resettlement Project, Louisiana." Medium acetate format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. (The Gallery, Kids, M.P. Wolcott, Stores & Markets)
Kid Creole: 1940
June 1940. "Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Son of one of the mulattoes working on the John Henry plantation." ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 02/03/2017 - 6:30pm -

June 1940. "Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Son of one of the mulattoes working on the John Henry plantation." Medium format nitrate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Resettlement Administration. View full size. (The Gallery, Kids, M.P. Wolcott, Rural America)
Banana Veranda: 1938
... 1938. "Verandah of plantation house near New Orleans, Louisiana." Medium format negative by Russell Lee. View full size. (The ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 06/26/2018 - 11:00am -

September 1938. "Verandah of plantation house near New Orleans, Louisiana." Medium format negative by Russell Lee. View full size. (The Gallery, New Orleans, Russell Lee)
Evergreen (Colorized): 1938
1938 Louisiana ( Shorpy ). View full size. (Colorized Photos) ... 
 
Posted by richland1254 - 01/20/2012 - 9:39pm -

1938 Louisiana ( Shorpy ). View full size. (Colorized Photos)
SS Mayo Brothers: 1942
... Company Launching December 14, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana. Ship Name - SS Mayo Brothers Namesake - Charles and William ... 
 
Posted by Larie - 05/30/2011 - 8:16am -

I don't know too much about the picture except what is on the picture and information from the internet. This is one of my father, Charles Tedesco's pictures. Delta Shipbuilding Company Launching December 14, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana. Ship Name - SS Mayo Brothers Namesake - Charles and William Mayo MC Hull No. - 318 Ship Type - Standard Laid Down - October 28, 1942 Launched - December 14, 1942 Fate - Scrapped 1965 More information | View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Of Muskrats and Men: 1941
... auction sale on porch of community store in Saint Bernard, Louisiana." Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security ... 
 
Posted by Dave - 07/24/2019 - 2:28pm -

January 1941. "Grading muskrats while fur buyers and Spanish trappers look on during auction sale on porch of community store in Saint Bernard, Louisiana." Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size. (The Gallery, Kids, M.P. Wolcott, Small Towns)
Formal Garden
... temporary buildings that were constructed for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (a world's fair) that was held at what is now ... 
 
Posted by mhallack - 07/22/2016 - 10:21pm -

Unknown location, taken sometime in the teens looking at the clothing fashions. Print from my negatives collection. View full size. Part of the World's Fair?Given that your other photo was identified as the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, and another of your photos was of the Eads Bridge (both in St. Louis), I'd be willing to bet that the building shown in this picture is one of the many temporary buildings that were constructed for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (a world's fair) that was held at what is now Forest Park. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Adios, Beach House!
... farm on the mainland, and luckily we had another home in Louisiana where we spent the winters. Still, it was a bummer to lose the house ... 
 
Posted by Jim Page - 10/12/2012 - 8:26pm -

This photo, taken on September 12, 1964, shows what's left of the beach house at 344 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Dora tore through the area a day and a half earlier. My grandmother is seen getting out of our Olds while my mom and I inspect the ruins of our home. We had luckily spent the night at Granny's farm on the mainland, and luckily we had another home in Louisiana where we spent the winters. Still, it was a bummer to lose the house and everything in it. My dad had put our new black-and-white TV in the trunk of the car when we left for the farm, in case the water rose during the storm, and we had a change of clothes and that was it. Also, in those days, there was no homeowner's insurance that covered such an event. My dad even had to pay to have the wreckage of the house bulldozed away. My uncle was going to take me to the Gator Bowl to see The Beatles the night before, but I was upset about the storm and decided to stay at the farm and play Scrabble with my cousins. BAD DECISION!!! View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Lafayette Square, New Orleans
... John McDonogh Statue in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, created by Hyram Powers and donated by school children of New ... 
 
Posted by Christoph Traugott - 03/17/2017 - 6:31pm -

John McDonogh Statue in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, created by Hyram Powers and donated by school children of New Orleans from 1892-1898. Found in an attic, M. A. Seeds (Seed Dry Plate Co.) and Hammer Dry Plates (Ludwig F. Hammer of St. Louis). Locations detailed: Lafayette Square and Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Port of New Orleans, and family farmhouse locations nearby New Orleans. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Smiths and Fishers: 1911
... had recently migrated from near Boise, Idaho to Gueydan, Louisiana. He and his son, F.T., (directly behind him) built and farmed the ... 
 
Posted by QuietMan - 08/10/2012 - 8:00pm -

This photo was taken in 1911 on the porch of the house built by the older mustached man sitting on the right, James A. Lovell Smith. The family had recently migrated from near Boise, Idaho to Gueydan, Louisiana. He and his son, F.T., (directly behind him) built and farmed the land in this rich rice-producing area. The family still resides on the land today (2012), and the road in front of the house is named for F.T.'s son, F.T. Smith Jr. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
The Klemm Family: c.1907
... Peter (in front), and William to the right. New Orleans, Louisiana about 1907. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery) ... 
 
Posted by Larie - 03/17/2018 - 12:58pm -

Frank Joseph Klemm, father, born Germany; Margaret Links Klemm, mother; children Maggie, Frank Peter (in front), and William to the right. New Orleans, Louisiana about 1907. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
Gilbert Wayne Parker
... before he headed for Germany. He was born and raised in Louisiana and Texas. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery) ... 
 
Posted by tracylynn - 08/22/2014 - 6:58pm -

This picture was taken in the early to mid-60s. My Uncle Wayne was in the Army. This was taken as he completed training before he headed for Germany. He was born and raised in Louisiana and Texas. View full size. (ShorpyBlog, Member Gallery)
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