Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Expansive scope of A.G. Busby's cotton field. The occasional tree and grassy area can be seen in the distance. Power lines run the length of the field, along with an unpaved road. Busby's whole name was most likely, "Adam Gusty Busby," and was nicknamed "Gus". Less frequently under other records, he's been recorded as "Gusty A. Busby" as well. The article details how the federal New Deal rulings of the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration have overreached, and possibly ruined Busby's livelihood as a cotton farmer. According to the story, the federal government discovered Busby leased a large portion of land he was not allowed to lease, and ordered him to plow most of his crop. The tone of the column is that of anti-big government and regulation. Related to article, "New Deal Ruling Perils $14,000 Crop of Cotton." Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 1935. Text from negative sleeve: 2614-- A.G. Busby + his cotton field, 10-24-35, [stamped:] OCT 29 1935
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_9115 ark:/21198/zz002dh459
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Subject
New Deal, 1933-1939--California--Los Angeles County Farms--California--San Joaquin Valley Cotton United States. Agricultural Adjustment Administration Busby, A. G. (Adam Gusty), 1901-1972 United States. Dept. of Agriculture
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