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LUMBERJACKS, 1940. Splitting a log in a tie-cutting lumber camp, Pie Town, New Mexico
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LUMBERJACKS, 1940. Splitting a log in a tie-cutting lumber camp, Pie Town, New Mexico
LUMBERJACKS, 1940.
Splitting a log in a tie-cutting lumber camp, Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940
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1940 Camp Denim Great Depression Industry June Logging Lumberjack New Deal New Mexico Overalls Pie Town Russell Southwest Stake Summer Tool Wood Splitting
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This photograph, titled "LUMBERJACKS, 1940. Splitting a log in a tie-cutting lumber camp, Pie Town, New Mexico" captures a slice of American history during the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee in June 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image showcases the daily life of hardworking men engaged in the logging industry. In this mid-summer scene set amidst the rugged Southwest landscape, we see two lumberjacks clad in denim overalls and sturdy work boots diligently splitting a massive log using their trusty tools. The sheer strength and determination etched on their faces tell tales of resilience amidst challenging times. Pie Town's tie-cutting lumber camp serves as a backdrop for this snapshot into an essential industry that played a vital role in building America's infrastructure during those years. The wood stakes produced here were crucial components used to construct railroads across the nation. Lee's masterful composition emphasizes both the physicality of these laborers' work and their connection to nature. The towering stack of logs behind them stands testament to their tireless efforts and skillful craftsmanship. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand collection, it transports us back to an era defined by hardship but also marked by unwavering determination and unity among workers striving for progress under President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives.
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