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**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 4h

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, California

#AmericanRiver #SanJoaquinValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017745033/

This image is a black and white photograph depicting six young children walking along a dirt path. The setting appears to be rural, with open fields visible in the background. One of the girls carries a large jug on a small cart, suggesting that they are fetching water or other supplies for their family.

The clothing worn by the children indicates it might be during the early 20th century; one child is wearing overalls and another has a ruffled collar dress. Their footwear varies from boots to shoes of different types, indicating varying levels of economic status among them.

They all look towards something or someone out of frame with expressions that could range from curiosity to concern, though it's hard to ascertain the exact emotions without more context.

There are no explicit indications regarding their race in this historical photograph. The image captures a moment of childhood and possibly migration given the makeshift nature of their belongings suggesting displacement away from stable living conditions or homesteads typical for families during that era.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 13h

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Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Between Tulare and Fresno. From the overpass approaching Fresno, California

#Tulare #Fresno #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772073/

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an industrial area. The scene shows several structures, including buildings labeled as "PRODUCES COTTON OIL CO." and another with the number "7-1/2 3501" above it, indicating some form of identification or address.

Several oil derricks are visible in various stages of operation; one is actively extracting oil. In the foreground, there's a railway track running horizontally through the scene, suggesting proximity to rail transportation infrastructure. Multiple electrical poles and utility structures line up along the tracks, with numerous cables connecting them together.

The background features stacks of cotton bales on flatbed carts, possibly awaiting transport or having been offloaded from a train. The landscape is largely flat with sparse vegetation, typical for agricultural regions like Tulare in California. There are no people visible in this photograph, focusing attention solely on the industrial and transportation elements within an open rural setting.

The image appears historical due to its black-and-white presentation and style of photography, indicating it may have been taken several decades ago when such visual documentation was common practice for capturing everyday scenes across different industries like cotton farming.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 17h

17h

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Cultivating potato field. California

#California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771410/

This black and white photograph shows a person operating an early model tractor in the middle of a plowed field. The individual appears to be wearing period-appropriate clothing, including what seems like a hat or cap, suggesting this may have been taken some time ago. There is no visible modern equipment; instead, it's reminiscent of agricultural practices from several decades prior. A series of rocks and debris are scattered across the soil around the tractor, indicating recent plowing activity. In the background, there appears to be a sparse landscape with trees or shrubs lining what might be a horizon line in an open field setting. The sky is clear without visible clouds, suggesting fair weather conditions at the time of photographing.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

To harvest the crops of California thousands of families live literally on wheels, San Joaquin Valley

#California #SanJoaquinValley #theDustBowl #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004670049/

A black and white historical photograph depicting a group of people, likely during the Dust Bowl era in California. The individuals are seen sitting on a heavily loaded truck with various blankets, tarps, and personal belongings strapped to its back.

The scene captures six adults and one child; their expressions range from weary to contemplative as they sit or stand near what appears to be an agricultural setting indicated by a structure in the background that resembles farm machinery. The license plate of the vehicle reads "6C 1299". Surrounding elements include another person standing beside the truck, wearing dark clothing and a hat.

This image is reflective of migratory workers during difficult times, possibly related to forced relocation or migration due to droughts affecting crop production in California's agricultural heartland. The source caption suggests this was taken by Dorothea Lange for "Harvesters: In America," documenting the lives of migrant farm labor families and their experiences with displacement.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Mexican onion-picker in onion field near Tracy, California

#Mexican #Tracy #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/95503278/

The alt text for this image: "A black and white photograph of a smiling man standing in an agricultural field, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, rolled-up sleeves, dark pants, and holding several harvested crops. The background is out-of-focus but appears to be more workers or similar figures working on the farm."

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Mother and three children in a California squatter camp

#California #America #theGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769647/

The black-and-white photograph depicts a mother and three children in what appears to be an outdoor squatter camp setting. The woman is seated on the ground beside a large, makeshift tent made of fabric or canvas with wood framing. She wears a sleeveless blouse and skirt, indicative of modest attire possibly from mid-20th century America. In her arms are two young girls; one seems to clutch at something within reach while looking upward toward the woman.

In front of them is an older child who stands on his tiptoes, wearing overalls. He appears curious or engaged with a small object in hand that he holds close to him. Beside the family sits another person whose face and upper body are partially visible; this individual's role within the context remains unclear but suggests companionship.

A vintage automobile is parked adjacent to them on what seems like dirt ground, hinting at mobility for their transient existence. The surroundings include trees with autumnal foliage in the background, suggesting a seasonal setting or possibly indicating limited resources due to economic hardship of that era.

Overall, this photograph captures an intimate moment amidst the harsh conditions often faced by impoverished families during the Great Depression and beyond; it emphasizes resilience, maternal care, and familial bonds within adversity.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Edison, Kern County, California, Young Migratory Mother, Originally from Texas.

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual who appears to be in their early 20s. The person stands with their body facing the camera, but they are turned slightly away from it, giving us a partial view of both profiles. They wear a hooded garment that seems worn or frayed at some areas around the neck, suggesting either age or frequent use. This attire is consistent in style and color as what might be expected for laborers during hard times.

The background provides context to their environment; it includes structures made from wood and perhaps fabric, which may imply a temporary settlement or campsite often associated with migrant workers of that era. The sky above appears clear suggesting fair weather conditions at the time this photograph was taken.

There is no direct indication as to what activity they are engaged in, but given the context provided by additional information stating "Young Migratory Mother," it's reasonable to infer she may be part of a group or family traveling for labor opportunities. Her attire and setting resonate with historical accounts from America during periods like the Great Depression when many families had to migrate due to loss of land or resources.

Her expression is not overtly joyful nor distressed, but rather one that carries an air of quiet resilience; perhaps indicative of her daily struggles and experiences as a migrant worker in California.

#Edison #KernCounty #California

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Migrant agricultural worker's family. Seven hungry children. Mother aged thirty-two. Father is a native Californian. Destitute in pea picker's camp, Nipomo, California, because of the failure of the early pea crop. These people had just sold their tent in order to buy food. Of the twenty-five hundred people in this camp most of them were destitute

#Californian #Nipomo #California #theGreatDepression #America #DorotheaLange’s #Lange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange