Straw boss of pea packers in the field near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
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Mexican girl who picks peas for the eastern market. Imperial Valley, California
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Pregnant woman, the daughter of a migrant family. Imperial Valley, California
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Dust bowl refugee from Chickasaw, Oklahoma. Imperial Valley, California. "Black Sunday, 1934, that was the awfullest dust we ever did see"
#Chickasaw #Oklahoma #ImperialValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph of an elderly woman seated on the edge of what appears to be a wooden platform. She wears a knitted sweater with stripes in shades of gray, beige, and cream. The texture suggests it may have been worn for some time or possibly patched due to wear.
She has pale skin, visible wrinkles around her eyes and mouth indicating age, and is looking directly at the camera with an expression that could be interpreted as contemplative or weary. Her hair is thinning on top of her head but remains combed back neatly from it appears she is balding in some areas.
The woman's right arm rests casually on a wooden surface while her left hand holds what seems to be a small object, perhaps a piece of bread. A tin can sits near the edge beside her, empty and tilted slightly towards herself as if she has just set it down.
Behind her is an open tent or shelter with fabric walls that appear tattered in places due to wear or possibly wind exposure. The interior reveals another individual partially visible under the cover, resting on a makeshift bed composed of what looks like burlap sacks filled with straw or similar material. This setting suggests a temporary living situation.
The shadow cast by her and part of the tent indicates bright sunlight illuminating this scene from one side, casting defined shadows to the opposite direction.
Additional text overlaid at the top left corner reads "5H 1934" whi [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/362/257/862/753/116/original/ffd699e7b0177d67.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of an elderly woman seated on the edge of what appears to be a wooden platform. She wears a knitted sweater with stripes in shades of gray, beige, and cream. The texture suggests it may have been worn for some time or possibly patched due to wear.
She has pale skin, visible wrinkles around her eyes and mouth indicating age, and is looking directly at the camera with an expression that could be interpreted as contemplative or weary. Her hair is thinning on top of her head but remains combed back neatly from it appears she is balding in some areas.
The woman's right arm rests casually on a wooden surface while her left hand holds what seems to be a small object, perhaps a piece of bread. A tin can sits near the edge beside her, empty and tilted slightly towards herself as if she has just set it down.
Behind her is an open tent or shelter with fabric walls that appear tattered in places due to wear or possibly wind exposure. The interior reveals another individual partially visible under the cover, resting on a makeshift bed composed of what looks like burlap sacks filled with straw or similar material. This setting suggests a temporary living situation.
The shadow cast by her and part of the tent indicates bright sunlight illuminating this scene from one side, casting defined shadows to the opposite direction.
Additional text overlaid at the top left corner reads \"5H 1934\" whi [...]")
Today in Labor History April 14, 1930: Over 100 Mexican and Filipino farm workers were arrested for union activities in Imperial Valley, CA. 8 were convicted of “criminal syndicalism.”
Another #Coachella Valley map from the Retrofuture series… The town of Coachella is to the northwest, this is the 1:250000 USGS quad of the Salton Sea, 1950, with 66m sea level rise. Also, check out Joshua Tree National Monument in the upper left.
More #Retrofuture maps…https://conspiracyofcartographers.com/retrofuture-gallery/
#climateChange #maps #cartography #Indio #ImperialValley #SanAndreasFault #CoachellaValley #SaltonSea #SeaOfCortez #SeaLevelRise #JoshuaTreeNP #WorldBuilding #Futurism #outsiderArt
Mexican field worker, father of six. Imperial Valley, Riverside County, California
#Mexican #ImperialValley #RiversideCounty #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is a black and white photograph of an older male figure standing outdoors. He wears wide-brimmed hat, which appears to be made from straw or some other light material. The man has stubble on his face that looks well-groomed rather than scruffy.
His attire suggests he's dressed for the work environment; he is wearing a button-up shirt with rolled up sleeves and over it, a jacket fastened at the collar which appears to be made of a heavy fabric suitable for outdoor labor. His jeans are notably frayed around the knees suggesting frequent use or exposure to rough terrain.
The man has his hands tucked into pockets that seem well-worn; they could indicate regular manual work. The ground beneath him is uneven and looks like dirt, possibly indicating an agricultural setting. In the background, there's sparse vegetation which suggests a rural landscape likely indicative of farming land.
There are no other people or identifiable structures in view to provide context for his location beyond being outdoors, perhaps on a farm given the field worker title associated with this image.
The photograph has been framed within another picture frame that contains inscriptions. The visible text indicates it's part of an archive and references someone who is presumably related—implying familial connections through generations possibly reflecting rural labor conditions in California during a historical period, likely between late 1 [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/332/345/939/192/092/original/03e4436f19caaf11.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of an older male figure standing outdoors. He wears wide-brimmed hat, which appears to be made from straw or some other light material. The man has stubble on his face that looks well-groomed rather than scruffy.
His attire suggests he's dressed for the work environment; he is wearing a button-up shirt with rolled up sleeves and over it, a jacket fastened at the collar which appears to be made of a heavy fabric suitable for outdoor labor. His jeans are notably frayed around the knees suggesting frequent use or exposure to rough terrain.
The man has his hands tucked into pockets that seem well-worn; they could indicate regular manual work. The ground beneath him is uneven and looks like dirt, possibly indicating an agricultural setting. In the background, there's sparse vegetation which suggests a rural landscape likely indicative of farming land.
There are no other people or identifiable structures in view to provide context for his location beyond being outdoors, perhaps on a farm given the field worker title associated with this image.
The photograph has been framed within another picture frame that contains inscriptions. The visible text indicates it's part of an archive and references someone who is presumably related—implying familial connections through generations possibly reflecting rural labor conditions in California during a historical period, likely between late 1 [...]")
Imperial Valley, California. Old Mexican laborer saying "I have worked all my life and all I have now is my broken body"
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Untitled photo, possibly related to: Young Oklahoma mother, age eighteen, penniless, stranded in California. Imperial Valley
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"Cleanliness." Southern California. Oklahoma refugees camping in Imperial Valley, California
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Calipatria, Imperial Valley. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) emergency migratory labor camp. Left Oklahoma December 11, 1937 with husband and two children and son-in-law. Ex-tenant farmers on third and fourths in cotton. Had fifty dollars when set out. Went to Phoenix, picked cotton and pulled bolls, made eighty cents a day with two people picking bolls. Stayed until school closed. Went to Idaho, picked peas until August, left McCarl with forty dollars "in hand." Went to Cedar City and Parowan, Utah, a distance of 700 miles. Picked peas through September. Went to Hollister, Calipatria. Picked peas through October. Left for Calipatria for early peas which froze. Now receiving FSA food grant and waiting for work to begin. "Back in Oklahoma we was sinkin.' You work your head off for a crop and then see it burn up. You live in debts that you can never get out of. This isn't a good life, but I say it's a better life than that was."
#Calipatria #ImperialValley #Oklahoma #third #McCarl #Parowan #700miles #Fresno #Calif #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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 [...]")
Daughter of migratory family in Farm Security Administration (FSA) labor camp. Calpatria, Imperial Valley, California
#Calpatria #ImperialValley #California #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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 [...]")
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
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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
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Farm Security Administration (FSA) migrant labor camp. Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. 155 migrant families in camp. One third had no work; two-thirds were finding part-time work harvesting spring peas, earning on average (head of family) four dollars and twenty cents a week
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Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch along ditch bank. Growers' camps in Imperial Valley and elsewhere have been much improved this year largely because of influence of Farm Security Administion (FSA) migrant camp program. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
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Untitled photo, possibly related to: One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
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![The image depicts a dilapidated tent structure with large openings and sagging fabric, suggesting it is weathered or in disrepair. A single hat hangs from the peak of the tent's entrance. In front of the tent are various objects: an old-fashioned metal tub possibly used for cooking or washing; another cylindrical container that appears aged; a small bucket on the ground with its contents not visible due to lighting and shadowing effects; a wooden plank leaning against what could be part of an interior wall, serving as a makeshift step leading into the tent. The scene is set in daylight under clear skies, evidenced by strong shadows cast across the objects and floor.
The photograph conveys a sense of abandonment or hardship with its focus on the worn-out appearance of the tent and sparse surroundings. There's no direct indication of human presence within this frame; however, one can infer that it may belong to someone who lives in temporary quarters due to conditions suggested by the setting. The image has an historical feel likely dating back several decades based on the style of objects depicted—such as the metal tub—and overall composition and black-and-white tonality.
This photo is part of a larger collection, potentially documenting life during times of economic hardship or displacement, such as in rural agricultural communities where workers like pea pickers might reside temporarily. The mention of Calipatria sugg [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/269/722/426/142/954/original/63fa189cf1ce89bc.jpeg "The image depicts a dilapidated tent structure with large openings and sagging fabric, suggesting it is weathered or in disrepair. A single hat hangs from the peak of the tent's entrance. In front of the tent are various objects: an old-fashioned metal tub possibly used for cooking or washing; another cylindrical container that appears aged; a small bucket on the ground with its contents not visible due to lighting and shadowing effects; a wooden plank leaning against what could be part of an interior wall, serving as a makeshift step leading into the tent. The scene is set in daylight under clear skies, evidenced by strong shadows cast across the objects and floor.
The photograph conveys a sense of abandonment or hardship with its focus on the worn-out appearance of the tent and sparse surroundings. There's no direct indication of human presence within this frame; however, one can infer that it may belong to someone who lives in temporary quarters due to conditions suggested by the setting. The image has an historical feel likely dating back several decades based on the style of objects depicted—such as the metal tub—and overall composition and black-and-white tonality.
This photo is part of a larger collection, potentially documenting life during times of economic hardship or displacement, such as in rural agricultural communities where workers like pea pickers might reside temporarily. The mention of Calipatria sugg [...]")