Belzoni
Belzoni is the county seat of Humphreys County. Today that county produces more farm-raised catfish than any other U.S. county. 40,000 acres of the county are underwater - catfish ponds. About 60% of U.S. farm-raised catfish are grown within a 65-mile radius of Belzoni.
In 1939, Belzoni was typical of many Mississippi Delta towns: It was cotton country and a gathering place for commerce and socializing for the locals – especially on Saturdays.
In the Fall of 1939, one of the FSA photographers - Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990) - was at Belzoni, Mississippi photographing life and events there.
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In 1939, Belzoni was typical of many Mississippi Delta towns: It was cotton country and a gathering place for commerce and socializing for the locals – especially on Saturdays.
In the Fall of 1939, one of the FSA photographers - Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990) - was at Belzoni, Mississippi photographing life and events there.
Each photo in a gallery shows slightly compressed on your display. To view one full size, just click on it. Then you'll see it full size and from there you can operate as a slide show if you prefer.
