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A Glimpse into Life in South Side Chicago in April 1941

Take a look back in time to April 1941 and explore life in South Side Chicago with this historic black and white image of a barber shop in the Black Belt. 35mm safety negative by Edwin Rosskam for the Farm Security Administration.
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April 1941. South Side Chicago. “Barber shop in the Black Belt.” View full size. 35mm safety negative by Edwin Rosskam for the Farm Security Administration.

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