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LABOR DAY PARADE, 1940. Band and clowns at a Labor Day celebration in Silverton, Colorado
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LABOR DAY PARADE, 1940. Band and clowns at a Labor Day celebration in Silverton, Colorado
LABOR DAY PARADE, 1940.
Band and clowns at a Labor Day celebration in Silverton, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1940
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1940 Band Banner Celebration Clown Colorado Costume Dirt Road Drum Entertainment Excitement Great Depression Labor Day Labor Movement Marching Band Mountain Musician New Deal Parade Playing Rural Russell September Town Trombone Trumpet Silverton
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LABOR DAY PARADE, 1940 - A Vibrant Celebration of Unity and Resilience in Silverton, Colorado
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. This black-and-white photograph captures the essence of a Labor Day celebration in Silverton, Colorado back in 1940. The image showcases a lively parade scene with a marching band and clowns taking center stage. As the band members proudly play their instruments - trombones and trumpets resonating through the mountain air - their music fills the streets with an infectious energy. Amidst a backdrop of mid-mountain scenery, this snapshot reflects both the excitement and unity that characterized Labor Day festivities during this era. The crowd lining the dirt road is filled with anticipation as they witness this display of entertainment unfold before them. Clowns dressed in colorful costumes add an extra touch of whimsy to the occasion, eliciting laughter from young and old alike. Taken by photographer Russell Lee in September 1940 as part of his documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of America's resilience during challenging times such as the Great Depression. It symbolizes not only a day dedicated to honoring workers but also highlights how communities came together to celebrate their shared values. Preserved in sepia tones, this historical print from Granger Art on Demand transports us back to an era when labor movements were gaining momentum under President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. It encapsulates both pride and hope for better days ahead while paying homage to small-town charm and rural
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