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PUERTO RICO: SUGAR CANE. Sugar cane being loaded onto a train for transportation to the refinery
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PUERTO RICO: SUGAR CANE. Sugar cane being loaded onto a train for transportation to the refinery
PUERTO RICO: SUGAR CANE.
Sugar cane being loaded onto a train for transportation to the refinery, near Ponce, Puerto Rico. Photograph, 1938, by Edwin Rosskam
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1938 Black Carribean Edwin Harvest Latin America Latin American New Deal Plant Ponce Puerto Rican Puerto Rico Rosskam Sugarcane
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This photograph, taken by Edwin Rosskam in 1938, transports us to the lush fields of Puerto Rico during the sugar cane harvest. The image captures a pivotal moment as workers load bundles of sugar cane onto a train destined for the nearby refinery near Ponce, Puerto Rico. The scene is bustling with activity as men laboriously lift and stack the tall stalks onto the waiting train cars. Their hard work and determination are evident in their stoic expressions and sweat-drenched brows. This snapshot not only showcases their physical strength but also highlights their integral role in sustaining Puerto Rico's thriving sugar industry. Rosskam's lens beautifully captures both the grandeur of nature and human resilience against it. The vast expanse of sugarcane plants stretching into the horizon serves as a reminder of Puerto Rico's fertile lands that have long been dedicated to agriculture. In this photograph, we witness an important chapter in Puerto Rican history - one marked by economic growth fueled by agricultural production. It is a testament to not only the industriousness of these workers but also to America's New Deal policies that aimed to uplift communities during challenging times. As we gaze upon this timeless image, we are transported back to an era when manual labor was at its peak, reminding us of our collective past while honoring those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to fuel progress.
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