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[ New Search ] Carriers on Horses Location : Hindman, KY Date : Jan 11, 1938 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69-13-12782-C Enlarged Image Description : Carriers, mostly women, travel the remote sections of the state by horse and mule. They meet once a week at their library headquarters where saddle-bags are replenished with books for eager mountain folk. These carriers are paid a small salary by the WPA in Kentucky. Listed Under: [Photo Series][WPA Photoessays][Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky] [Professional Services][Library Services][Pack Horse Librarians]