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MUSKRAT TRAPPER, 1941. A Spanish muskrat trapper in the doorway of his marsh camp

MUSKRAT TRAPPER, 1941. A Spanish muskrat trapper in the doorway of his marsh camp


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MUSKRAT TRAPPER, 1941. A Spanish muskrat trapper in the doorway of his marsh camp

MUSKRAT TRAPPER, 1941.
A Spanish muskrat trapper in the doorway of his marsh camp on Delacroix Island, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Photographed by Marion Post Wolcott, January 1941

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1941 Bernard Broom Coat Disappointment Door Farm Security Administration Farmer Fur Trader Great Depression Immigrant January Latin American Louisiana Marion New Deal Parish Post Poverty Saint Spanish Wolcott Southeast


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In this photograph, taken in January 1941 by Marion Post Wolcott, we are transported to Delacroix Island in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The image captures the essence of a Spanish muskrat trapper as he stands proudly in the doorway of his marsh camp. Dressed in a worn broom coat and a hat that has seen better days, the trapper exudes both resilience and disappointment. His weathered face tells a story of hardship endured during the Great Depression era. As an immigrant living on the fringes of society, he represents countless individuals who sought solace and opportunity in America's shores. Seated against the backdrop of his humble abode, this portrait offers us a glimpse into the life of an ordinary man trying to make ends meet. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) emblem on his door signifies government assistance provided through President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of poverty prevalent during those times while also highlighting the strength and determination found within marginalized communities across America's southeast region. Marion Post Wolcott masterfully captures not only an individual but also an entire era defined by struggle and hope. This print is not just art; it is history frozen in time – an enduring testament to human resilience amidst adversity for all who gaze upon it.

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