A close look at patterns of negro migration in a Georgia farming region during the boll weevil era.
This study gathers findings from white and black farmers, tracking where those who left the farm went, what jobs they did, and why some returned. It stitches together local observations with national context to illuminate labor shifts in the early 1920s.
What you’ll get
- Concrete details on where migrants moved, from within-state journeys to northern cities and industrial hubs.
- A look at the kinds of work these migrants took up and the typical weekly wages they earned.
- Insights into the reasons white and black farmers gave for why some migrants returned to farming.
- A grounded view of how cotton production and farming conditions changed in a specific Georgia region during this period.
You’ll see how labor shortages, economic pressures, and the boll weevil disruption shaped decisions on where to live, what to do for work, and when to stay on the farm.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of Southern farming, migration, and the social and economic forces of the early 20th century.
Includes detailed tables and summaries drawn from interviews with both white and negro farmers, offering a focused look at migration destinations, employment types, and the factors driving return moves during a pivotal period for Georgia agriculture.
- Migration destinations and patterns across cities and regions
- Wage ranges and common occupations among migrants
- Causes cited for returning to farming and staying on the farm
- Context on cotton production, acreage, and boll weevil impact in the era
Ideal for readers of regional history, agricultural economics, and studies of labor movement in the United States.