U.S. 99 on ridge over Tehachapi Mountains. Heavy truck route between Los Angeles and San Joaquin Valley, California, over which migrants travel back and forth
#TehachapiMountains #LosAngeles #SanJoaquinValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
West side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Caterpillar diesel type tractor is common in California. Only very large-scale operations can afford this type. Cultivating potato-fields
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual operating a tractor in the middle of a field. The person, who appears to be male, wears a hat and suit and sits inside what looks like an old-fashioned Caterpillar diesel type tractor with tracks instead of wheels for movement over rough terrain.
He seems focused on his task as he plows or cultivates soil using attached machinery which can be seen behind the tractor. His right hand is visible holding onto levers, while his left rests on a control device inside the tractor's cabin.
The field appears to have recently been tilled with furrows and clumps of earth are scattered around it indicating active agricultural work in progress. The sky above shows some clouds but primarily clear conditions suggesting fair weather which would be favorable for outdoor farming activities.
In terms of environmental context, this image seems taken on the west side of San Joaquin Valley, California as per provided information. This area is known to have large-scale potato cultivation operations where such machinery like Caterpillar tractors are commonly used due to their ability to handle tough terrain and heavy-duty tasks efficiently. However, these types of tractors typically require significant investment which suggests that only major farming enterprises could afford them.
The overall scene gives off a vintage or historical feel likely due to the design of the tractor [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/268/121/996/711/780/original/7cfe5ab3d0562e78.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual operating a tractor in the middle of a field. The person, who appears to be male, wears a hat and suit and sits inside what looks like an old-fashioned Caterpillar diesel type tractor with tracks instead of wheels for movement over rough terrain.
He seems focused on his task as he plows or cultivates soil using attached machinery which can be seen behind the tractor. His right hand is visible holding onto levers, while his left rests on a control device inside the tractor's cabin.
The field appears to have recently been tilled with furrows and clumps of earth are scattered around it indicating active agricultural work in progress. The sky above shows some clouds but primarily clear conditions suggesting fair weather which would be favorable for outdoor farming activities.
In terms of environmental context, this image seems taken on the west side of San Joaquin Valley, California as per provided information. This area is known to have large-scale potato cultivation operations where such machinery like Caterpillar tractors are commonly used due to their ability to handle tough terrain and heavy-duty tasks efficiently. However, these types of tractors typically require significant investment which suggests that only major farming enterprises could afford them.
The overall scene gives off a vintage or historical feel likely due to the design of the tractor [...]")
West side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Caterpillar diesel type. Tractor is common in California. Only very large-scale operations can afford this type. Cultivating potato fields
#SanJoaquinValley #California #Caterpillar #Tractor #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
Water supply, American River camp, California, San Joaquin Valley
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![This black and white photograph captures a moment of everyday life, likely taken during the early 1900s. In the foreground, three children are gathered around an old-fashioned well or pump system made from barrels and wood. One child is operating the pump mechanism while another holds a jug to collect water, with their attention focused on the task at hand.
The third child stands beside them, seemingly observing the process curiously. The simplicity of their clothing suggests modest living conditions typical of rural life during that era.
In the background, an adult appears to be supervising or assisting in some way while carrying a small barrel and standing next to what seems like another well or pump system on wheels for mobility. Further back, other children are visible walking down a dirt road with various items such as barrels and wagons following behind them. This scene likely depicts the daily struggle of obtaining water from public sources during times when household wells were not common.
The setting appears rural with an open landscape that includes sparse vegetation, utility poles in the distance indicating some form of electrification or communication lines, and a vehicle on the road suggesting transportation methods available at the time.
This image is emblematic of life's challenges faced by many families living during difficult times. It serves as a poignant reminder of the daily efforts required to se [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/248/354/994/577/654/original/db2626e3f22852b7.jpeg "This black and white photograph captures a moment of everyday life, likely taken during the early 1900s. In the foreground, three children are gathered around an old-fashioned well or pump system made from barrels and wood. One child is operating the pump mechanism while another holds a jug to collect water, with their attention focused on the task at hand.
The third child stands beside them, seemingly observing the process curiously. The simplicity of their clothing suggests modest living conditions typical of rural life during that era.
In the background, an adult appears to be supervising or assisting in some way while carrying a small barrel and standing next to what seems like another well or pump system on wheels for mobility. Further back, other children are visible walking down a dirt road with various items such as barrels and wagons following behind them. This scene likely depicts the daily struggle of obtaining water from public sources during times when household wells were not common.
The setting appears rural with an open landscape that includes sparse vegetation, utility poles in the distance indicating some form of electrification or communication lines, and a vehicle on the road suggesting transportation methods available at the time.
This image is emblematic of life's challenges faced by many families living during difficult times. It serves as a poignant reminder of the daily efforts required to se [...]")
Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, California
#AmericanRiver #SanJoaquinValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
To harvest the crops of California thousands of families live literally on wheels, San Joaquin Valley
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Migratory field workers picking cotton in the San Joaquin Valley, California. es, Mexicans, and refugee whites pick cotton together in this field. These pickers are being paid seventy-five cents per one hundred pounds of picked cotton
Car trouble on west side of Highway No. 33 in San Joaquin Valley. Formerly a California cowhand and roving laborer. Now with his wife, he follows the fruit. "My uncle homesteaded here sixty years ago. I'm lower on money than at any time"
Fresno. Street corner of San Joaquin Valley town on U.S. 99 showing secondhand store. California
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Migratory field worker picking cotton in San Joaquin Valley, California. These cotton pickers are being paid seventy-five cents per one hundred pounds. Strikers organizing under the Congress of Industrial Organizations union (CIO) demand one dollar. A good male picker, in good cotton, under favorable weather conditions, can pick about two hundred pounds in a day's work
#SanJoaquinValley #California #onehundredpounds #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
Untitled photo, possibly relatd to: Outskirts of Firebaugh. West side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Six families with twenty-two children live in this house. Cotton workers: "He's good (the boss). He lets us live here without paying rent."
#Firebaugh #SanJoaquinValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
Migratory field worker picking cotton in San Joaquin Valley, California. These pickers are paid seventy-five cents per hundred pounds of picked cotton. Strikers organizing under CIO union (Congress of Industrial Organizations) are demanding one dollar. A good male picker, in good cotton, under favorable weather conditions, can pick about two hundred pounds in a day's work
#SanJoaquinValley #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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Children and home of migratory cotton workers. Migratory camp, southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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Cotton checkers. San Joaquin Valley, California
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting two men in what appears to be an agricultural setting, likely from the early 20th century. The man on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat, overalls with rolled-up sleeves, and boots, suggesting he may be engaged in manual labor or fieldwork. He leans against a makeshift wooden table, which is supported by two sawhorses.
The second man stands behind the first, wearing a light-colored suit jacket, dark vest, trousers tucked into knee-high leather boots, and also with a hat resembling a bowler or derby style. His posture indicates he might be in conversation or offering assistance to the other man.
They are surrounded by rows of crops that extend beyond them, indicative of cultivated fields commonly found on agricultural farms during this era. In the background, there's what looks like a wooden crate filled with harvested produce and some scattered debris around the field ground.
The overall atmosphere is one of quiet industriousness typical of rural labor scenes from historical America. The image captures a moment that could be associated with tasks such as crop checking or harvesting in agricultural settings where manual work was prevalent, possibly reflecting on issues related to farm workers' conditions during the early part of this century's Great Depression era.
There are visible inscriptions and marks suggesting it might have been taken for official documentation [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/107/218/034/831/021/original/81978c899cb251bf.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting two men in what appears to be an agricultural setting, likely from the early 20th century. The man on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat, overalls with rolled-up sleeves, and boots, suggesting he may be engaged in manual labor or fieldwork. He leans against a makeshift wooden table, which is supported by two sawhorses.
The second man stands behind the first, wearing a light-colored suit jacket, dark vest, trousers tucked into knee-high leather boots, and also with a hat resembling a bowler or derby style. His posture indicates he might be in conversation or offering assistance to the other man.
They are surrounded by rows of crops that extend beyond them, indicative of cultivated fields commonly found on agricultural farms during this era. In the background, there's what looks like a wooden crate filled with harvested produce and some scattered debris around the field ground.
The overall atmosphere is one of quiet industriousness typical of rural labor scenes from historical America. The image captures a moment that could be associated with tasks such as crop checking or harvesting in agricultural settings where manual work was prevalent, possibly reflecting on issues related to farm workers' conditions during the early part of this century's Great Depression era.
There are visible inscriptions and marks suggesting it might have been taken for official documentation [...]")
Cotton pickers at work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California. They receive one dollar and one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundred pounds
#Cotton #SanJoaquinValley #California #America #Southern #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
Cotton pickers bringing in their "pick" to be weighed. They receive one dollar and one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundred pounds. San Joaquin Valley, California
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Partially loaded cotton wagon. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an agricultural scene. A partially loaded cotton wagon stands on the side of a dirt road, with its large wooden wheels prominently visible. The wagon appears to be constructed from weathered timber planks that hold together the structure despite their aged appearance.
In the background, rows upon rows of crops stretch into the distance under clear skies, indicating an expansive agricultural field typical of farming regions such as California's San Joaquin Valley during a time when cotton cultivation was prevalent. The vegetation is dense and green in coloration, suggesting that it could be mid-spring or summer season.
The absence of people in the photograph captures the stillness often found on rural landscapes during these productive periods for agriculture. There are no visible modern amenities such as tractors or irrigation systems; instead, this image evokes a simpler era where farming relied heavily upon manual labor and traditional tools like cotton wagons to transport harvested crops.
Incorporating historical context into visual storytelling provides depth by allowing the viewer not just to see but also experience what life was likely like for those who tended these fields. This photograph captures an important aspect of America's agricultural history, particularly relating to Southern California where agriculture played a key role in regional development and [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/104/807/695/509/540/original/f0b192db99b48e4e.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting an agricultural scene. A partially loaded cotton wagon stands on the side of a dirt road, with its large wooden wheels prominently visible. The wagon appears to be constructed from weathered timber planks that hold together the structure despite their aged appearance.
In the background, rows upon rows of crops stretch into the distance under clear skies, indicating an expansive agricultural field typical of farming regions such as California's San Joaquin Valley during a time when cotton cultivation was prevalent. The vegetation is dense and green in coloration, suggesting that it could be mid-spring or summer season.
The absence of people in the photograph captures the stillness often found on rural landscapes during these productive periods for agriculture. There are no visible modern amenities such as tractors or irrigation systems; instead, this image evokes a simpler era where farming relied heavily upon manual labor and traditional tools like cotton wagons to transport harvested crops.
Incorporating historical context into visual storytelling provides depth by allowing the viewer not just to see but also experience what life was likely like for those who tended these fields. This photograph captures an important aspect of America's agricultural history, particularly relating to Southern California where agriculture played a key role in regional development and [...]")
Picking cotton. San Joaquin Valley, California
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals working in an agricultural field. The person on the left appears to be seated amidst rows of plants, possibly tending or picking them, while the individual on the right stands upright, seemingly engaged in inspecting or harvesting crops as well.
They are both wearing hats for sun protection and appear focused on their tasks. Their attire suggests that they may be laborers working in a field with manual cultivation methods typical to historical agricultural practices.
The landscape is vast, with rows of plants stretching into the distance under an open sky. The scene captures a moment from rural life likely taken during a time when such manual farming was common.
In terms of context and background information, this photograph seems to reflect conditions in the San Joaquin Valley region of California as mentioned in your source link 'Picking cotton'. This historic agricultural area known for its significant contribution to American agriculture may have been depicted here. The image evokes a sense of rural labor and the human effort involved in farming during an earlier era, potentially aligning with historical photographs from Dorothea Lange's collection that documented various aspects of life in America.
The photo is labeled "D-124PP-A" at the top right corner which could be indicative of its catalog or reference number within a larger archive. The ove [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/103/730/193/679/613/original/7498b3aecc4ba6cc.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals working in an agricultural field. The person on the left appears to be seated amidst rows of plants, possibly tending or picking them, while the individual on the right stands upright, seemingly engaged in inspecting or harvesting crops as well.
They are both wearing hats for sun protection and appear focused on their tasks. Their attire suggests that they may be laborers working in a field with manual cultivation methods typical to historical agricultural practices.
The landscape is vast, with rows of plants stretching into the distance under an open sky. The scene captures a moment from rural life likely taken during a time when such manual farming was common.
In terms of context and background information, this photograph seems to reflect conditions in the San Joaquin Valley region of California as mentioned in your source link 'Picking cotton'. This historic agricultural area known for its significant contribution to American agriculture may have been depicted here. The image evokes a sense of rural labor and the human effort involved in farming during an earlier era, potentially aligning with historical photographs from Dorothea Lange's collection that documented various aspects of life in America.
The photo is labeled \"D-124PP-A\" at the top right corner which could be indicative of its catalog or reference number within a larger archive. The ove [...]")
Cotton picker. San Joaquin Valley, California
#Cotton #SanJoaquinValley #California #DorotheaLanges #Americans #JRPP-49 #Lange #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
