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HINE: HOUSING, 1911. A camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

HINE: HOUSING, 1911. A camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi


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HINE: HOUSING, 1911. A camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

HINE: HOUSING, 1911.
A camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

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1911 Camp Canning Hine Housing Lewis March Marine Mississippi Oyster Picker Poverty Rural Shrimp Wickes Peerless Southeast


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This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in March 1911, transports us back to a camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The image showcases the harsh living conditions faced by these laborers during this era. In the foreground, we see a group of workers standing outside their modest dwellings. These simple structures, made from wood and tin sheets, reflect the poverty that permeated rural areas at the time. The sepia tone adds an air of nostalgia to the scene, evoking a sense of history and resilience. The camp itself is situated near a marine environment - an apt location considering its connection to oyster canning and shrimp picking industries prevalent in this region during that period. This photo serves as a reminder of how manual labor was essential for survival in early 20th-century America. Lewis Hine's lens captures not only physical structures but also tells stories through his subjects' expressions and body language. Their weary faces hint at lives filled with hard work and limited opportunities. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it prompts us to reflect on our progress as a society while acknowledging those who endured challenging circumstances in pursuit of better lives for themselves and their families.

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