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Typical Harvest Scene, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Typical Harvest Scene, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Typical Harvest Scene, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date: circa 1930s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Agriculture Alberta Bales Edmonton Fields Harvest Typical
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a typical harvest scene in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada during the 1930s. The image transports us back in time to an era when agriculture was a dominant industry in the region. In the foreground, a group of farmers, dressed in work clothes and hats, are seen stacking hay bales using pitchforks. The bales, neatly arranged in rows, are a testament to their hard labor and the bountiful harvest. In the background, the vast expanse of golden fields stretches out to the horizon, rippling in the gentle breeze. The industrial machinery, including a tractor and a thresher, stand ready to help bring in the rest of the crop. The scene is a reminder of the importance of agriculture to the community of Edmonton and the province of Alberta as a whole. The 1930s were a challenging time for farmers, with the Great Depression causing economic hardship and unpredictable weather adding to the difficulties. Yet, despite these challenges, the farmers persevered, working long hours in the fields to ensure a successful harvest. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a time when agriculture was a way of life for many Canadians. It also serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the farmers who worked the land, and the importance of the agricultural industry to the economic and social fabric of the community.
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