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February 1939. Robstown, Texas. Mexican boy playing guitar in room of corral. View full size. Medium-format safety negative by Russell Lee for the FSA.
I lurked around this site for a couple months before "joining" ten years ago this week. My first comment came a couple months later, as evidenced here.
You'd think a decade of clicking through old photos would result in a rueful accounting of wasted time, but I count the hours spent rummaging through this glorious archive as an investment in our collective history. The photos are curated with technical expertise, humor, and a sly topicality. The comments are often insightful and witty and the disagreements are usually settled with civility and thoughtfulness.
I'm happy to be a citizen of this community and offer thanks to Team Shorpy for their efforts and persistence.
Here's to ten more years!
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I love the Robin Hood shirt he's wearing!
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