Cotton Picking

The Tallulah Laboratory Cotton Insect Photograph Collection contains photographic prints that document research conducted at the USDA Cotton Insects Research Laboratory in Tallulah, Louisiana, during the first half of the twentieth century. At Tallulah, USDA scientists studied cotton pests like the boll weevil, bollworm, and stink bug. These insects, as well as methods used to monitor and control them, were regularly photographed during lab research activities. Photos also depict field trials and laboratory setups, which provide visual evidence of USDA's historical efforts in cotton insect control and management.

Most photographs in the collection have been captioned on the reverse. They are arranged alphabetically by subject and have been kept in their original order.