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CARD GAME, 1938. Two African American workers playing the card game coon-can or conquian
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CARD GAME, 1938. Two African American workers playing the card game coon-can or conquian
CARD GAME, 1938.
Two African American workers playing the card game coon-can or conquian, in the back storeroom near Reserve, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1938
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1938 Black Break Card Game Cigarette Denim Entertainment Friendship Game Great Depression Louisiana New Deal Overalls Platform Playing Poverty Profile Recreation Room Russell September Sign Smoking Store Togetherness Versus Cola Southeast
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Capturing a Moment of Resilience - African American Workers Find Solace in Card Game, 1938
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. In this powerful print titled "CARD GAME, 1938" we are transported back to a time when the Great Depression had cast its shadow over America. Two African American workers find respite from their daily struggles as they engage in a spirited game of coon-can or conquian. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee in September 1938, this image offers us a glimpse into the lives of these men and their enduring friendship. Seated in the humble back storeroom near Reserve, Louisiana, these individuals create their own world within four walls. The worn denim overalls they wear speak volumes about their hard work and perseverance amidst poverty. As they shuffle cards with skillful hands and exchange glances filled with camaraderie, it becomes evident that this card game is more than just entertainment; it represents resilience and togetherness during challenging times. The room's interior tells stories of an era marked by scarcity - an old sign on the wall advertising cola serves as a reminder of simple pleasures sought even amidst adversity. A platform for recreation emerges against all odds; cigarettes burn slowly nearby as symbols of momentary escape from reality. This photograph not only captures an intimate moment between two friends engrossed in play but also sheds light on the strength found within communities during difficult periods. It stands as a testament to human connection and reminds us that even in times of hardship, moments
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