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Greene County Fair, 1941

In October 1941, photographer Jack Delano spent the day at the Greene County Fair, Greensboro, Georgia

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Greene County Fair, 1941

Lurking within the Library of Congress is a colossal collection of photographs documenting the United States in all its diversity, providing us with a glimpse into 20th century American life. In October 1941, FSA/OWI photographer Jack Delano found himself taking pictures at the Greene County Fair, spending the day capturing working class families having a fun day out.

Original Photographs by Jack Delano, Remastered by Jordan J. Lloyd.

"Greensboro, Georgia. The Greene County fair." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"Greensboro, Georgia. The Greene County fair." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"[Untitled photo, possibly related to: At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia]." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
Matchstick Boy, 1941. Colorization by Jordan J. Lloyd. Available as a ⇲ Fine Art Print
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"[S]choolchildren came to the Greene County fair in trucks. Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"Greensboro, Georgia. The Greene County fair." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)
"At the Greene County fair, Greensboro, Georgia." Photograph by Jack Delano. October 1941, Greene County, Georgia, United States (⇲ Library of Congress)

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