Farmer tending field
Clemson University Libraries Work - agricultural engineering - planting and cultivating.
Girl with chickens at the 4-H Tri-County Poultry Show and Sale
Clemson University Libraries Work - 4-H.
Men inspecting grain quality
Clemson University Libraries Work - agricultural engineering - planting and cultivating.
Tobacco barn made by workers
Clemson University Libraries Tobacco barn made by this African American for 50 cents.
Work demonstration
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
Agriculture demonstration
Clemson University Libraries Oragneburg County Agent G. W. Daniel, assistant county agent Quincy Smith, and African American county agents inspect new terrance construction durin gtheir one-day training period on land capabilities and proper conservation treatments .
Lamp demonstration by Mrs. Currie at 4-H Camp Daniels
Clemson University Libraries Mrs. Carrie at Winsby County demonstration house.
Demonstration of tractor repair to young men
Clemson University Libraries Work - agricultural engineering.
Child with clothes appliance
Clemson University Libraries Kitchen after home improvements, Fairfield County (S.C.)
Group of African American men
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
Agents attending conservation camp
Clemson University Libraries African American extension agents attending 1941 conservation camp.
Farmers plowing field
Clemson University Libraries Work - agricultural engineering - planting and cultivating.
Agents attending conservation camp
Clemson University Libraries African American extension agents attending 1941 conservation camp.
Farmers inspecting corn
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
County agent giving help in vegetable production
Clemson University Libraries African American county agent giving help in vegetable production.
Canning demonstration at African American home
Clemson University Libraries The US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
Mr. Durant and George Dean demonstrate pork cuts to group at Edisto area swine show
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Men inspecting leaves of tobacco plant
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
Home Demonstration
Clemson University Libraries The US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
Mr. Schraden, Senior Extension Poultry Specialist, Washington, is shown birds by R.C. Smith (2nd State winner)
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Grand Champion Negro Fat Stock Show
Clemson University Libraries Segregated shows and fairs were the only way African American could compete.
Home Demonstration
Clemson University Libraries The US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
African American Recreation Center sewing machine clinic
Clemson University Libraries A scene at a sewing machine clinic sponsored at the African Americans Recreation Center on S. Library Street Tuesday by the county African Americans agent. Miss Portia Seabrook, Winthrop College, clothing specialist; Mrs. Jeanette Griffen, assistant home demonstration agent; and Manager L. R. Solesbee of the local office of the Singer Sewing Machine Co., assisted in the clinic. About 60 African Americans farm women and 4-H club members attended.
Horticulture - vegetables - home garden
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
Man in wheat field
Clemson University Libraries African American work pictures - Spartanburg County 1951.
Women making bed as part of Home Demonstration Clubs
Clemson University Libraries The US Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service included Home Demonstration Clubs to educate rural women on home economics. South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service required segregated clubs taught but not enough black women agents were hired to cover all counties and their pay was considerably less than white home agents.
Farmers stacking sweet potatoes, 1938
Clemson University Libraries African American farmers stacking sweet potatoes.
Harvesting cotton by hand, 1939
Clemson University Libraries African American harvesting cotton by hand.
Cars at tour of the home of Bessie Evans, Honea Path (S.C.), 1939 April 28
Clemson University Libraries Extension worker present: R.W. Anderson. Address Route #4 Honea Path, S.C.
A closet made of orange crates in Helen Yeargin's home, Pelzer (S.C.), 1939 April 28
Clemson University Libraries Yeargins home in Woodville community. Extension worker present: R.W. Anderson.
Farmers of African American Forkville community touring Bessie Evans' home, Honea Path (S.C.), 1939 April 28
Clemson University Libraries Extension worker present: R.W. Anderson. Address Route #4 Honea Path, S.C.
Shower/bath in Mrs. Magnet Strawdus' home, 1939 April 28
Clemson University Libraries A shower bath in Mrs. Magnet Strawdus' home.