The photograph captures a young male seated on the wooden porch of what appears to be a modest, rustic home. He is dressed in loose-fitting work clothes consisting of trousers and an overcoat or jacket with rolled-up sleeves, indicative of rural working attire from past decades. The individual's bare feet are prominently visible as he reclines comfortably against the structure. His expression seems contemplative, gazing slightly off-camera. In the background, agricultural equipment is noticeable on a raised platform supported by wooden beams and metal frames. This includes what looks to be a pulley system with weights hanging from it, suggesting that this setting might involve manual labor related to farming or construction within a rural context. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys simplicity and hardworking conditions typical of mid-20th-century life in America's agricultural regions. The black-and-white composition adds historical depth, emphasizing the stark contrasts between light and shadow which enhance textures such as wood grains on both the porch floor and beams above, creating a sense of timelessness.

Sharecropper boy near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770521/

The photograph is a black and white image featuring an older woman seated on the porch of a wooden house. The setting appears rural with rustic elements such as hanging utensils, stacked stones under one side of the porch for additional support or decoration, and a simple bench made from two planks supported by uneven legs. Various items like bowls and plates are placed around her, suggesting domestic life activities. She wears casual attire suitable for laborious tasks; she has short hair with strands tied back and is dressed in what looks to be worn clothing indicating the simplicity of living conditions during times possibly hard economic challenges or after World War II when sharecropping was a common practice. The house's architecture seems modest, made from unpainted wooden planks which indicates practicality over aesthetic considerations. The presence of such items as a bowl with an item inside and plates drying on one side suggest routine chores being carried out while enjoying the outdoors—perhaps after cooking or during leisure time. In terms of composition, her posture and gaze are engaging; she's looking directly towards the camera which could indicate awareness of the photographer capturing this moment. The image is marked by its historical context likely linked to rural life in America as part of a documentation project on American society. The photograp [...]

Sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770516/

Flyer that says vote Flory Copeland chesnee City Council vote February 10th 2026. It's red, white and blue with a picture of the candidate

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Get out the vote for Floree Copeland for Chesnee City Council on Tuesday February 10th!

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The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring four individuals on the porch of what appears to be an old wooden house. On the left, two young boys sit on steps; one wears a cap and has his arm resting along the railing, while the other sits with hands clasped together in contemplation or concern. In the center foreground, seated comfortably on a chair is a woman dressed in a patterned dress with short sleeves and her right hand thoughtfully placed under her chin. She seems to be deep in reflection or perhaps waiting for something or someone. Beside her stands an older individual wearing a light-colored apron over casual attire; their posture suggests attentiveness, possibly engaged in listening. The house's porch is adorned with various objects including a bucket on the rightmost edge and what looks like jars and containers near the standing woman. The photograph carries a historical feel, likely from mid-20th century America given its quality and composition. There are no discernible colors due to it being black-and-white; however, contrasts between light tones in clothing against darker wooden porch surfaces create depth. The timestamp on the photo indicates "9 - 1438", but without additional context or a direct correlation with known historical events, this date's significance is unclear. A handwritten note at the bottom left corner of the image reads 'Sharecropper wife and mother of seven children', indicati [...]

Sharecropper wife and mother of seven children. Near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770508/

The image depicts a monochromatic scene of an agricultural setting. In the foreground, there's a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and short-sleeved shirt, guiding a horse with reins. The individual appears to be walking alongside the animal which is pulling what seems like a plow or some other farm implement through rows of crops in a field. The terrain looks uneven with patches of bare soil interspersed among small plants, indicative of recently tilled land. In the background, more vegetation can be seen under an overcast sky. There are no distinct features to suggest modern technology; this appears to capture a moment from rural farm life possibly several decades ago based on style and setting. The photograph's vintage quality is underscored by its black-and-white format and visible graininess typical of film photography from earlier periods.

Oldest son of a sharecropper family working in the cotton. Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770237/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a young man engaged in agricultural labor. He stands to the right side of the frame, wearing overalls with rolled-up sleeves, suspenders, and work boots, indicative of manual farmwork attire from an earlier era. In his hands, he holds what appears to be a lever or handle connected by chains to a horse standing on the left. The horse is equipped with ploughing gear, suggesting that they are working together in tilling or cultivating soil for farming purposes. The young man has a focused expression and gazes directly at the camera, giving an impression of determination and hard work typical of rural labor during certain periods in American history. His hat shields his eyes from sunlight, which further emphasizes outdoor farmwork conditions. Behind them is a field with rows of crops that are not clearly identifiable but appear to be cotton plants due to their leafy structure. The presence of the horse indicates reliance on animal power for manual agricultural tasks before modern machinery became widespread in farming practices. The image seems historical and evocative, capturing the essence of rural life during an era where family labor was common practice on sharecropper farms or similar setups.

Son of sharecropper family at work in the cotton near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770239/

A black-and-white photograph depicting an elderly man seated on a wooden porch. He wears glasses, a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves and dark pants; his expression is contemplative or weary as he gazes off to the side while holding what appears to be a cupped hand in his lap. The setting suggests rural simplicity with its weathered wood structure. A red handwritten note reads "17," possibly indicating an item number, alongside text identifying it as part of the Dorothea Lange photographic collection and referencing her work from 20th century America focusing on social issues such as poverty.

Grandfather of fifty-six children. Chesnee, South Carolina. He left a 300 acre farm in the North Carolina mountains when his parents died fifty-five years ago. The farm afforded insufficient living and there was no work

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The image depicts an outdoor rural scene featuring a small brick building with a steeply pitched gable roof. The structure appears to be an old well house or storage shed, made of red bricks and wood trim around the doors and windows. In front of this building is a weathered wooden trough supported by stone blocks, which may have been used for storing water or other liquids. To the right side of the image stands a metal water pump attached to a tall wooden post, with chains hanging from it, suggesting its use in pumping groundwater during operation. Surrounding the structure and its immediate vicinity are various objects such as barrels stacked on each other, an old-fashioned wagon wheel leaning against one barrel, a pile of lumber or wood planks, and what looks like part of another shed or storage unit partially visible behind trees. The ground is uneven with patches of grass and dirt. The photograph is in black-and-white, which indicates it may be historical or taken by a photographer known for documenting rural life during the early to mid-20th century. There are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom right corner reading "34" and "1795," likely referencing metadata about the image such as its cataloging information. This scene could represent an old plantation smokehouse in Chesnee, South Carolina based on additional information provided by a source link mentioned above. The overall atmosphere of the photograph c [...]

Well and old plantation smokehouse. Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770519/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly woman standing on the porch of a wooden structure. She appears to be in her 50s or older, with light-colored hair tied back from her face. The woman wears a simple dress with puffed sleeves and a skirt that falls just below her knees, along with a plain apron over it. In one hand, she holds what seems to be a large metal canister, while in the other, she grips another container or vessel. Behind her on the porch are several objects: two buckets placed near each other; an overturned bucket lying down; and various tin cans stacked together against the wall of the structure's exterior. To her right side is another person partially visible, presumably a man wearing overalls with suspenders and sitting in front of a covered object that could be a baby or young child. The setting appears to reflect rural life from an earlier era based on the style of clothing worn by both individuals and the simplicity of their surroundings. The image captures a moment in time within what might have been daily activities, reflecting aspects of poverty, modest living conditions, and perhaps hard work associated with sharecropping families during that period. The photograph is credited to Dorothea Lange (1895-1965), an influential American photographer known for her documentation of the Great Depression in America. This particular image falls under a larger collection titled 'Shar [...]

Grandmother of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770517/

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an elderly woman sitting in what appears to be a modest home. She is seated on the edge of a wooden chair, with her chin resting on her hand as she gazes off into the distance or at something outside the frame. The room has simple furnishings; there's a table covered by a checkered cloth and a canister that could possibly contain sugar or another food-related item. The walls are plain, with one of them showing signs of wear or damage near the top where it meets the ceiling. A door is visible on her left side, partially open to reveal greenery outside suggesting this home might be located in rural surroundings. Above and slightly behind her head, there's some text that seems like a date - "30817 24" which could signify when she was photographed or perhaps something personal to the subject. The overall ambiance of the photograph suggests simplicity, humility, and possibly hardship given its dated appearance and context provided by the caption mentioning grandchildren. There is no additional colorful information due to it being a black-and-white image.

Grandmother of fifty-six children, mother of fourteen, ten living. Near Chesnee, South Carolina

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770518/