Key Term Taxonomy: cotton bale

Cotton bales loaded on train cars in Lee County

Cotton bales loaded on train cars in Lee County Photo 4: Train cars are loaded with 319 bales of cotton in Lee County, ca. 1910-1920. Agriculture photograph collection, ca. 1893-1941 (UALR.PH.0053) Date: 1912 Physical Format: 3.5 x 5.5 in. postcards…

Cotton shipment in Jackson County

Cotton shipment in Jackson County Photo 3: Cotton shipment in Jackson County, ca. 1900. Rivers, Landings, and Riverboats Photograph Collection, ca. 1880-1927 (UALR.PH.0056) Date: 1900 Physical Format: 5 x 7 in. black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog…

Cotton in the Early 1900s

Cotton in the Early 1900s Theme: Agriculture Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1900-1920 Introduction Cotton has been one of the most important agricultural crops in the history of the US economy. After the invention of the cotton gin in…

Workers picking cotton

Workers picking cotton Photo 5: Workers pick cotton in a field, not dated, early 20th century. Agriculture photograph collection, ca. 1893-1941 (UALR.PH.0053) Date: undated Physical Format: 8 x 10 in. black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog record…