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JITTERBUG DANCERS, 1939. Jitterbug dancers and a police officer in the doorway at a juke joint
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JITTERBUG DANCERS, 1939. Jitterbug dancers and a police officer in the doorway at a juke joint
JITTERBUG DANCERS, 1939.
Jitterbug dancers and a police officer in the doorway at a juke joint and in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939
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1939 Black Caucasian Dancer Dancing Doorway Dramatic Entertainment Great Depression Happy Jitterbug Laughing Leisure Marion Mississippi New Deal Officer Police Post Skirt Smiling Smoking White Wolcott Young Clarksdale Juke Joint Southeast
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This photograph, titled "JITTERBUG DANCERS, 1939" takes us back to a vibrant era in American history. The image captures the essence of early entertainment and daily life in Clarksdale, Mississippi during the Great Depression. In this lively scene, jitterbug dancers are seen joyfully swinging and twirling on a dance floor inside a juke joint. Amidst the exuberant atmosphere, an unexpected figure stands at the doorway - a police officer. His presence adds an intriguing element of drama to the composition. Despite his authoritative role, he seems captivated by the infectious energy emanating from within. The subjects of this photograph represent both African American and Caucasian individuals coming together through their shared love for dancing and music. Their fashionable attire reflects the style of that time period – women wearing skirts with men donning hats. Photographed by Marion Post Wolcott as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this image beautifully captures a moment frozen in time. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times like the Great Depression, people found solace in leisure activities such as dancing. This remarkable print is not just an artistic representation but also provides valuable historical insight into social dynamics and cultural expressions prevalent in 1930s America.
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