Tulare County, at Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp at Farmersville, California
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One of three directors of Mineral King Farm Association elected by the ten families now reestablished on the land by the Farm Security Administration. Tulare County, California
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![The image is a black and white photograph of an older man with a joyful expression. He appears to be wearing a wide-brimmed hat, which gives him a distinctive look reminiscent of rural or agricultural life. The focus is on his face, capturing the warmth in his eyes as he gazes directly at the camera.
In the background, there's blurred scenery that suggests an outdoor setting with buildings and open space, likely indicative of farmland. This adds context to the photograph which seems to capture a moment from rural America during or after the Great Depression era. The man is wearing what appears to be workman’s attire; specifically he has on a suit jacket over a collared shirt.
The overall mood conveyed by this image feels nostalgic and reflective, evoking feelings of perseverance through difficult times. There's an air of dignity in his demeanor which suggests that despite the hardships mentioned in the caption about being part of Mineral King Farm Association - possibly associated with agricultural labor during or post-Depression era – he remains positive.
Technical details include it is monochrome (black and white) not color, appears to be a professional shot given its clarity and subject matter. It also has text on the right side that reads "1234567890" which may indicate cataloguing or identification numbers but isn't contextually significant beyond adding information about how this image was stored in an archive.
[...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/302/280/721/709/902/original/4bdbe029d44c18dd.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of an older man with a joyful expression. He appears to be wearing a wide-brimmed hat, which gives him a distinctive look reminiscent of rural or agricultural life. The focus is on his face, capturing the warmth in his eyes as he gazes directly at the camera.
In the background, there's blurred scenery that suggests an outdoor setting with buildings and open space, likely indicative of farmland. This adds context to the photograph which seems to capture a moment from rural America during or after the Great Depression era. The man is wearing what appears to be workman’s attire; specifically he has on a suit jacket over a collared shirt.
The overall mood conveyed by this image feels nostalgic and reflective, evoking feelings of perseverance through difficult times. There's an air of dignity in his demeanor which suggests that despite the hardships mentioned in the caption about being part of Mineral King Farm Association - possibly associated with agricultural labor during or post-Depression era – he remains positive.
Technical details include it is monochrome (black and white) not color, appears to be a professional shot given its clarity and subject matter. It also has text on the right side that reads \"1234567890\" which may indicate cataloguing or identification numbers but isn't contextually significant beyond adding information about how this image was stored in an archive.
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Farm Security Administration (FSA) rural rehabilitation client. Tulare County, California
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Migrant child in Shafter camp, Farm Security Administration. California
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Untitled photo, possibly related to: Migrant child in Shafter camp, Farm Security Administration. California
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Heads of families on the Mineral King cooperative farm. Ten families are now established on this 500 acre ranch to be operated as a unit. (Farm Security Administration) Tulare County, California
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Family selected by Farm Security Administration for the Mineral King cooperative farm. Tulare County, California
#TulareCounty #California #J-J-E-1937 #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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One of three directors of Mineral King Farm Association elected by the ten families now re-established on the land by the Farm Security Administration. Tulare County, California
#TulareCounty #California #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph featuring an elderly man standing outdoors. He appears to be wearing work attire, including a long-sleeve button-up shirt with pockets on the chest area, likely made of durable material suitable for manual labor or farming activities. The man has his hands placed casually in what seems like trouser pockets, suggesting relaxation amidst a break from tasks.
He is donning a flat cap typically associated with rural settings and work environments that may be subject to sun exposure. His expression is neutral yet contemplative as he gazes off into the distance, not directly engaging or looking at the camera lens.
The background is quite minimalistic but appears spacious, indicative of an open field or agricultural landscape commonly found in farming communities during early mid-20th century America. A vehicle and possibly some farm structures can be faintly discerned in the backdrop under a clear sky with no visible clouds.
Intriguingly, there's handwritten text at the top edge that reads "3-HW81," which could potentially refer to a file number or code related to this photo. The photograph carries historical significance as it is linked to Mineral King Farm Association and one of its directors in Tulare County, California during 1942, a time when farming communities were significantly impacted by government policies aimed at resettling displaced individuals.
Overall, the image capt [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/299/233/217/954/148/original/e62c82ce8e833fd0.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph featuring an elderly man standing outdoors. He appears to be wearing work attire, including a long-sleeve button-up shirt with pockets on the chest area, likely made of durable material suitable for manual labor or farming activities. The man has his hands placed casually in what seems like trouser pockets, suggesting relaxation amidst a break from tasks.
He is donning a flat cap typically associated with rural settings and work environments that may be subject to sun exposure. His expression is neutral yet contemplative as he gazes off into the distance, not directly engaging or looking at the camera lens.
The background is quite minimalistic but appears spacious, indicative of an open field or agricultural landscape commonly found in farming communities during early mid-20th century America. A vehicle and possibly some farm structures can be faintly discerned in the backdrop under a clear sky with no visible clouds.
Intriguingly, there's handwritten text at the top edge that reads \"3-HW81,\" which could potentially refer to a file number or code related to this photo. The photograph carries historical significance as it is linked to Mineral King Farm Association and one of its directors in Tulare County, California during 1942, a time when farming communities were significantly impacted by government policies aimed at resettling displaced individuals.
Overall, the image capt [...]")
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Son-in law of migratory family in Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
#Calipatria #ImperialValley #California #OVCVAVEELEERW #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph of a young man. He appears to be in his late teens or early twenties, with dark hair and fair skin. The subject has a serious expression on his face as he looks directly at the camera.
He wears a cap that seems slightly worn, suggesting it might have been used frequently for outdoor work. His attire includes what appears to be a striped shirt layered over an open-collared jacket or vest with vertical stripes. This clothing choice suggests practicality and perhaps economic necessity.
The photograph has several identifying markers: "v02" in the top left corner and a series of numbers, including 6495b78cba25398d90c4eb89, along the bottom right edge. These could be cataloging or reference information related to the photo.
There is also text at the very bottom that reads "O VCVA VEEL EER W," which might indicate a photographer's watermark or an administrative note associated with this image.
Based on these visual cues and additional context provided, it seems like this photograph was taken in association with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. The subject may be from a migratory family participating in FSA programs during that time period. This historical setting suggests the photo captures an aspect of rural life or agricultural work during mid-20th century America.
The image, therefore, is not only a portrait but also carries with it the weight and stories of so [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/298/793/144/522/354/original/7ff8d3d612cbf0a9.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of a young man. He appears to be in his late teens or early twenties, with dark hair and fair skin. The subject has a serious expression on his face as he looks directly at the camera.
He wears a cap that seems slightly worn, suggesting it might have been used frequently for outdoor work. His attire includes what appears to be a striped shirt layered over an open-collared jacket or vest with vertical stripes. This clothing choice suggests practicality and perhaps economic necessity.
The photograph has several identifying markers: \"v02\" in the top left corner and a series of numbers, including 6495b78cba25398d90c4eb89, along the bottom right edge. These could be cataloging or reference information related to the photo.
There is also text at the very bottom that reads \"O VCVA VEEL EER W,\" which might indicate a photographer's watermark or an administrative note associated with this image.
Based on these visual cues and additional context provided, it seems like this photograph was taken in association with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. The subject may be from a migratory family participating in FSA programs during that time period. This historical setting suggests the photo captures an aspect of rural life or agricultural work during mid-20th century America.
The image, therefore, is not only a portrait but also carries with it the weight and stories of so [...]")
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Daughter of migratory family in Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. Calpatria, Imperial Valley, California
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Brawley, Imperial Valley. In Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp. Family father, mother and eleven children originally from Mangrum, Oklahoma. See 19201
#Brawley #ImperialValley #Oklahoma #America #American #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting a group of eleven individuals, presumably a family with their children. They are standing in front of what appears to be temporary shelter or tent structure, suggesting they may reside temporarily at this location for agricultural work as indicated by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp label on it.
The adults and older children appear variedly dressed; some wear overalls while others sport shirts with more casual patterns. The clothing suggests practicality suited to farm or labor-intensive occupations, typical of rural working-class families during that time period in America's agricultural heartland.
Children are seen wearing dresses and trousers, reflecting the gendered norms for dress codes at such times. There is a mix of colors from their garments ranging from darker tones like black and navy blue to lighter shades including white with patterned designs indicating modesty typical of mid-20th century fashion among rural American families.
The group's expressions range from neutral poses, showing the sternness associated with laborious work environments, through smiling faces suggesting familiarity or comfort in their living conditions. The setting indicates a hard life where family unity was paramount amidst difficult circumstances brought on by economic struggles and migration for employment opportunities that were then prevalent across ru [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/297/715/397/891/589/original/983242fb16bf90f8.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting a group of eleven individuals, presumably a family with their children. They are standing in front of what appears to be temporary shelter or tent structure, suggesting they may reside temporarily at this location for agricultural work as indicated by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp label on it.
The adults and older children appear variedly dressed; some wear overalls while others sport shirts with more casual patterns. The clothing suggests practicality suited to farm or labor-intensive occupations, typical of rural working-class families during that time period in America's agricultural heartland.
Children are seen wearing dresses and trousers, reflecting the gendered norms for dress codes at such times. There is a mix of colors from their garments ranging from darker tones like black and navy blue to lighter shades including white with patterned designs indicating modesty typical of mid-20th century fashion among rural American families.
The group's expressions range from neutral poses, showing the sternness associated with laborious work environments, through smiling faces suggesting familiarity or comfort in their living conditions. The setting indicates a hard life where family unity was paramount amidst difficult circumstances brought on by economic struggles and migration for employment opportunities that were then prevalent across ru [...]")
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Young migrant mother who lives in one of the tents. California. Farm Security Administration (FSA) emergency camp. Calipatria
#California #Calipatria #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph showing an outdoor scene with two subjects. In the foreground, there's a woman seated on what appears to be a wooden crate or stool in front of a large canvas tent that has some writing on it but is not fully legible due to the angle and distance.
She seems contemplative or possibly distressed, as she holds her arm near her face with her hand partially covering her mouth. She wears a dress from mid-thigh down to above the knees, and closed-toe shoes which are indicative of practical footwear suited for laborious activities.
Beside her on the ground is a young child sitting in what looks like an open cardboard box or similar container. The child's posture suggests they may be resting or simply observing their surroundings. Both subjects appear weary but there’s no direct interaction between them, giving off a sense of solitude despite being close to each other.
The setting seems arid and dusty with sparse vegetation indicative of desert conditions under bright sunlight. No distinct geographical features are visible apart from the sky which is clear without clouds indicating it might be midday or early afternoon due to the harshness of shadows cast on the ground by both subjects, suggesting a high sun position typical for regions like California.
Overall, this photograph captures an intimate moment in what appears to be part of a larger narrative involving migration and hardshi [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/297/192/518/877/758/original/72f890cfc73bf869.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph showing an outdoor scene with two subjects. In the foreground, there's a woman seated on what appears to be a wooden crate or stool in front of a large canvas tent that has some writing on it but is not fully legible due to the angle and distance.
She seems contemplative or possibly distressed, as she holds her arm near her face with her hand partially covering her mouth. She wears a dress from mid-thigh down to above the knees, and closed-toe shoes which are indicative of practical footwear suited for laborious activities.
Beside her on the ground is a young child sitting in what looks like an open cardboard box or similar container. The child's posture suggests they may be resting or simply observing their surroundings. Both subjects appear weary but there’s no direct interaction between them, giving off a sense of solitude despite being close to each other.
The setting seems arid and dusty with sparse vegetation indicative of desert conditions under bright sunlight. No distinct geographical features are visible apart from the sky which is clear without clouds indicating it might be midday or early afternoon due to the harshness of shadows cast on the ground by both subjects, suggesting a high sun position typical for regions like California.
Overall, this photograph captures an intimate moment in what appears to be part of a larger narrative involving migration and hardshi [...]")
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Brawley, Imperial Valley, In Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp. See 19201 for complete background
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Brawley, Imperial Valley, In Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp. See 19201 for complete background
#Brawley #ImperialValley #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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Home of Mexican family. Migratory workers. Across the road from the Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp (emergency). Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
#Mexican #Calipatria #ImperialValley #California #DorotheaLanges #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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Pea pickers waiting at Farm Security Administration (FSA) office for issue of surplus commodities. Calipatria, California
#Calipatria #California #WorldWarII #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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Tenant family with six children who are rural rehabilitation clients of the Farm Security Administration. Greene County, Georgia
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Tenant family with six children who are rural rehabilitation clients of the Farm Security Administration. Greene County, Georgia
#GreeneCounty #Georgia #America #TheGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph of a rural family standing on the porch of their wooden house. There are six people visible, including two adults (a man holding an infant in his arms) and four children who appear to be looking out onto the street or towards something outside the frame.
The adult male has short hair and wears overalls with suspenders. He is carrying a small child on his left arm while standing next to another young child on what looks like wooden planks that could serve as steps leading up to the porch of their home.
One woman stands by him, dressed in a light-colored blouse with dark sleeves, possibly suggesting she's taking care of her children. She has short hair and wears glasses which are resting on top of her head rather than hanging around her neck or face level like typically seen today.
The four children vary between ages: one appears to be an infant being held by the man; another is a little older boy standing in front of what looks like chicken coop, possibly indicating their rural lifestyle and connection with farm life. The other two are younger boys who look towards whatever has captured their attention outside this frame – perhaps something out on the street or field that's beyond our view.
The setting seems to be an old wooden house made mostly from horizontal planks which suggests a modest living condition but also reflects traditional rural architecture found in many parts [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/294/023/282/370/930/original/1047128fd1d10c77.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of a rural family standing on the porch of their wooden house. There are six people visible, including two adults (a man holding an infant in his arms) and four children who appear to be looking out onto the street or towards something outside the frame.
The adult male has short hair and wears overalls with suspenders. He is carrying a small child on his left arm while standing next to another young child on what looks like wooden planks that could serve as steps leading up to the porch of their home.
One woman stands by him, dressed in a light-colored blouse with dark sleeves, possibly suggesting she's taking care of her children. She has short hair and wears glasses which are resting on top of her head rather than hanging around her neck or face level like typically seen today.
The four children vary between ages: one appears to be an infant being held by the man; another is a little older boy standing in front of what looks like chicken coop, possibly indicating their rural lifestyle and connection with farm life. The other two are younger boys who look towards whatever has captured their attention outside this frame – perhaps something out on the street or field that's beyond our view.
The setting seems to be an old wooden house made mostly from horizontal planks which suggests a modest living condition but also reflects traditional rural architecture found in many parts [...]")
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Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp. Brawley, California. Plenty of space for children to play is provided
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Entering Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory laborers at Indio. Coachella Valley, California
#Indio #CoachellaValley #California #DorotheaLange #CoachellaValleys #Lange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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