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Alexander Graham Bell in Florida: Photo from the Last Year of His Life, 1922

Alexander Graham Bell in Wicker Wheel Chair, 1922 KNOWOL Original Colorized Alexander Graham Bell,...

Belle Glade, Florida: Migratory workers fishing, Jan. 1939

This snapshot captures a rare moment of respite for four African American workers, fishing not their next meal in the waters near Belle Glade, Florida, 1939

Belle Glade, Florida: Migratory laborers cut celery, January 1941

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January 1941: Migratory workers harvest celery in Belle Glade, Florida. During this era, migratory laborers were the backbone of local agriculture, pivotal to the economy of small Floridian towns. These workers’ efforts helped feed America as the nation prepared for the challenges of World War II.