Cornfield Workers, Dysart, 1942

In 1942, a diverse group of men, women, and children gathers in a cornfield in Dysart, U.S., wearing various styles of clothing and hats. This scene captures the early days of detasseling, a largely female workforce, marking a significant moment in agricultural labor history.

Photograph

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Ardith Bull
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In 1942, a diverse group of men, women, and children gathers in a cornfield in Dysart, U.S., wearing various styles of clothing and hats. This scene captures the early days of detasseling, a largely female workforce, marking a significant moment in agricultural labor history.
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Terry (7) with Johnny the ram and Prince the pony- both animals hated each other, about to fight, 1958 When detasseling first started, all the workers were women. 1942. Ardith Schnell (16) and other young women at the end of a cornfield they were detasseling.
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In 1942, a diverse group of men, women, and children gathers in a cornfield in Dysart, U.S., wearing various styles of clothing and hats. This scene captures the early days of detasseling, a largely female workforce, marking a significant moment in agricultural labor history.
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1942
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Iowa
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Dysart
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42.175575
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Ardith Bull
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Cornfield Workers, Dysart, 1942
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In 1942, a diverse group of men, women, and children gathers in a cornfield in Dysart, U.S., wearing various styles of clothing and hats. This scene captures the early days of detasseling, a largely female workforce, marking a significant moment in agricultural labor history.
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cornfield
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family
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community
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detasseling
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workers
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Dysart
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Group Photo in a Cornfield
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A large group of people, including men, women, and children, are gathered in a cornfield. They are dressed in various styles of clothing, many wearing hats, and are positioned in front of tall corn plants.
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group photo
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Source caption

Terry (7) with Johnny the ram and Prince the pony- both animals hated each other, about to fight, 1958 When detasseling first started, all the workers were women. 1942. Ardith Schnell (16) and other young women at the end of a cornfield they were detasseling.