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The #migrantworkers had made this camp to find work picking peas. Many were #dustbowl refugees.
‘Drought refugees from Oklahoma at work in the pea fields near #Nipomo, #California’ March 1936.
#blackandwhitephotography #DorotheaLange #TheNewDeal
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The Worst Hard Time
"America’s High Plains during the Great Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since"
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#Radicalized Right-wing #Republicans have completely and totally destroyed the USA in just over one year.
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![A black and white photograph depicting three women in front of a large temporary structure. The woman on the left is wearing a patterned dress with her hand near her face, appearing to be deep in thought or possibly distressed. Behind her are two other women seated; one appears contemplative while holding something small in her hands, likely food-related items such as breads or rolls, and the second has an expression of concern or worry.
The structure behind them is a large canvas tent with vertical wooden slats providing support. The ground looks rough and unpaved, possibly indicative of outdoor rural life during economic hardship periods like the Great Depression in America when these types of structures were common due to lack of housing infrastructure. It suggests that this could be part of an agricultural community where temporary living arrangements are necessary.
The image's context is further suggested by a caption mentioning "Mrs. Cleaver" and reference to raising five sons on a new farm, placing it within the framework of rural American life during hardship times with families working in agriculture. The setting seems impoverished yet communal, highlighting themes of survival, family cohesion amidst adversity, and temporary living conditions common for migrant workers or displaced individuals due to economic pressures like crop failure or forced relocations su [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreiekxbnzq2hghbptuvhcy3wrw46ixwgzajmg6d4wewykn2vpf46due)
A black and white photograph depicting three women in front of a large temporary structure. The woman on the left is wearing a patterned dress with her hand near her face, appearing to be deep in thought or possibly distressed. Behind her are two other women seated; one appears contemplative while holding something small in her hands, likely food-related items such as breads or rolls, and the second has an expression of concern or worry. The structure behind them is a large canvas tent with vertical wooden slats providing support. The ground looks rough and unpaved, possibly indicative of outdoor rural life during economic hardship periods like the Great Depression in America when these types of structures were common due to lack of housing infrastructure. It suggests that this could be part of an agricultural community where temporary living arrangements are necessary. The image's context is further suggested by a caption mentioning "Mrs. Cleaver" and reference to raising five sons on a new farm, placing it within the framework of rural American life during hardship times with families working in agriculture. The setting seems impoverished yet communal, highlighting themes of survival, family cohesion amidst adversity, and temporary living conditions common for migrant workers or displaced individuals due to economic pressures like crop failure or forced relocations su [...]
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Mrs. Cleaver is raising five sons on new farm. Malheur County, Oregon
#Cleaver #MalheurCounty #Oregon #second #theGreatDepression #America #American #DustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773837/
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I am pleased to share that I have reviewed the final edits of The Memory of Rain. Next step: formatting.
I hope to announce a publication date soon!
#speculativefiction #dustbowl #climatedisaster #
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene from the past. It shows two individuals, likely named Mrs. Soper with her youngest child at what appears to be a well or pump in a rural setting.
In the foreground on the right side of the photo stands a woman bending slightly as she operates a hand-operated pump mechanism connected by tubes and wires leading up into an unseen apparatus above. She is wearing practical, modest clothing indicative of mid-20th-century attire: plaid shorts and a long-sleeve shirt or dress.
The child on her left side appears to be engaging with something at the well; it seems like they are examining what might be water or sand in a container placed near their feet. The child is dressed similarly, suggesting that the clothing was suitable for outdoor work tasks as much of America experienced an era when both men and women worked outside.
The landscape behind them includes open fields under a clear sky with some distant trees and structures, typical of rural Oregon during this period. There are no visible modern amenities or buildings indicating urban development; it seems like they might be in the Willow Creek area within Malheur County, Oregon based on historical context provided by Mrs. Soper's name.
The image exudes a sense of everyday life from an earlier era where such scenes were common and perhaps expected as part o [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreif5upcvauos33uhgrwzfdeg3wcrjabovk7jekacrgzmq722typs4e)
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene from the past. It shows two individuals, likely named Mrs. Soper with her youngest child at what appears to be a well or pump in a rural setting. In the foreground on the right side of the photo stands a woman bending slightly as she operates a hand-operated pump mechanism connected by tubes and wires leading up into an unseen apparatus above. She is wearing practical, modest clothing indicative of mid-20th-century attire: plaid shorts and a long-sleeve shirt or dress. The child on her left side appears to be engaging with something at the well; it seems like they are examining what might be water or sand in a container placed near their feet. The child is dressed similarly, suggesting that the clothing was suitable for outdoor work tasks as much of America experienced an era when both men and women worked outside. The landscape behind them includes open fields under a clear sky with some distant trees and structures, typical of rural Oregon during this period. There are no visible modern amenities or buildings indicating urban development; it seems like they might be in the Willow Creek area within Malheur County, Oregon based on historical context provided by Mrs. Soper's name. The image exudes a sense of everyday life from an earlier era where such scenes were common and perhaps expected as part o [...]
Mrs. Soper with youngest child at the well. Willow creek area, Malheur County, Oregon
#Soper #MalheurCounty #Oregon #America #WillowCreek #DustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773669/
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I'm talking Hidden #History of the #Texas #DustBowl again...join me at UT's OLLI program, if you're in #Austin!
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Ad: For Sale - DUST BOWL / IMAGE COMICS DOUBLE-SIDED PROMO POSTER 18x24 JG JONES 2024 UNUSED #DustBowl #ImageComics #PromoPoster
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The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly man standing in the doorway of what appears to be a rustic wooden building. The door frame shows signs of wear, with peeling paint revealing rougher underlying layers. He wears a light-colored shirt tucked into his worn apron and has on work boots suitable for manual labor or farming activities. The man is holding onto a metal rail that seems part of an interior support structure within the doorway. His posture suggests he may be contemplating something deeply, possibly reflecting on past events related to turpentine production. In the background, another individual can faintly be seen through what looks like a window or opening in the wooden wall beside him. The overall setting evokes themes associated with rural labor and industry during an earlier era of American history. The photograph is labeled "Dorothea Lange - Valdosta," indicating that it was taken by Dorothea Lange, known for her work documenting various aspects of life across America including the plight of displaced farmers due to Dust Bowl conditions in 1930s and early '40s. The specific reference points towards a turpentine stiller near Valdosta, Georgia. The caption "652-8A0-C" is noted at the bottom left corner which may refer to an internal cataloging system or code used by the photographer or archive for organizing their collection of images.
Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia
#Valdosta #Georgia #American #DorotheaLange #America #DustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770344/
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I'm serious Babes start THINK where? BUY food. Who from? Quality? 👁️👁️ advertising
ALDI selling "made in China plastic"
not to mention
CUT their DEI program 😠😤😡
Come on ALDI! I've been with U since the 70's!
I'm on the verge of breaking up with U.
#ALDI #foodinsecurity #dustbowl
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Good Morning!
Listening to a thunder and rain video on YouTube which makes me feel quite nostalgic as clearly these two things are no longer part of London Life ⛈️
#DustBowl #WritersLife #Coffee
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The black and white photograph depicts a rural landscape with an abandoned house in the center, accompanied by a windmill to its left. The sky is overcast with clouds, suggesting a somber or reflective mood typical of Dorothea Lange's work during that period. In the foreground lies a field of tall grasses or crops extending into the horizon under vast skies, indicative of agricultural land in Southwest Oklahoma as referenced by Abandoned house of small farmer information. The simplicity and desolation are striking, reflecting perhaps on economic hardship faced by farmers due to conditions like Dust Bowl which affected this region significantly during 1930s America.
Abandoned house of small farmer. Southwest Oklahoma
#SouthwestOklahoma #DorotheaLanges #Abandoned #DustBowl #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770037/
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Drought of Hope Shower Curtain: Parched Land, Desert Decor
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#drought #hopeless #desert #climatedisaster #dustbowl #shack
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A dark historical fantasy set in the Dust Bowl, “THE FABULOUS MEDICINE SHOW” is a tale of oddities, magic, medicine, time travel, and demons storming the prairie. The novel arrives in February!
#februaryfantasy #historicalfantasy #queerreads #dustbowl #darkfantasybooks
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A dark historical fantasy set in the Dust Bowl, “THE FABULOUS MEDICINE SHOW” is a tale of oddities, magic, medicine, time travel, and demons storming the prairie. The novel arrives in February!
#QueerBooks #QueerReads #LGBTQFantasy #februaryfantasy #HistoricalFantasy #dustbowl
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📣 New Podcast! "Capitolo 4. L’America" on @Spreaker #americana #blues #cinematica #climatechange #communitymusic #desertblues #dustbowl #emergenzaclimatica #grandipianure #improvvisazione #livemusic #musicaestemporanea #sonorizzazione #soundscape #soundtrack #spaghettiwestern #storia #western
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The cover of The Great American Dust Bowl written and illustrated by Don Brown
One page from The Great American Dust Bowl written and illustrated by Don Brown
Two pages from The Great American Dust Bowl written and illustrated by Don Brown
Graphic Novel Review: The Great American Dust Bowl written and illustrated by Don Brown
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#graphicnovel #graphicnovelreview #dustbowl #americanhistory #graphicnonfiction
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📣 New Podcast! "Capitolo 3. La Polvere" on @Spreaker #americana #blues #cinematica #climatechange #communitymusic #desertblues #dustbowl #emergenzaclimatica #grandipianure #improvvisazione #livemusic #musicaestemporanea #sonorizzazione #soundscape #soundtrack #spaghettiwestern #storia #western
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#Mglit #newrelease #bookreview I SURVIVED: THE DUST BOWL 1935 is at YABC!
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#historicalfiction #graphicnovel #dustbowl #1930s #AmericanHistory #Texas
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📣 New Podcast! "Capitolo 2. La Guerra" on @Spreaker #americana #blues #cinematica #climatechange #communitymusic #desertblues #dustbowl #emergenzaclimatica #grandipianure #improvvisazione #livemusic #musicaestemporanea #sonorizzazione #soundscape #soundtrack #spaghettiwestern #storia #western
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A public service announcement for TexAss, a state that seems to have forgotten its history: youre living in the prequel. Forget the alamo. REMEMBER THE DUST BOWL!
#DustBowl #TexAss #ImpendingDisaster #ClimateCrisis #Earthquake
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📣 New Podcast! "Capitolo 1. I Coloni" on @Spreaker #americana #blues #cinematica #climatechange #communitymusic #desertblues #dustbowl #emergenzaclimatica #grandipianure #improvvisazione #livemusic #musicaestemporanea #sonorizzazione #soundscape #soundtrack #spaghettiwestern #storia #western
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A black and white photograph depicting a rural landscape with minimal elements. In the center, there's an elevated mailbox on four wooden posts in what appears to be arid terrain, indicative of a Dust Bowl region or similar dry climate area. The ground is uneven and covered with small clumps of earth or dirt. To the left side stands a dilapidated fence structure made from simple poles and horizontal elements, suggesting a once maintained boundary now succumbing to neglect. Above, an overcast sky stretches across without any visible clouds, creating a somber mood in this desolate setting. The overall scene reflects isolation and abandonment common during historical periods of drought or economic hardship such as the Great Depression era's Dust Bowl phenomenon in Texas.
Mailbox in Dust Bowl. Coldwater District, north of Dalhart, Texas
#DustBowl #ColdwaterDistrict #Dalhart #Texas #theGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770563/
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![The image shows a black and white photograph of an old, weathered farm house in the middle of a barren field. The structure appears to be made from wooden planks with visible signs of decay and damage. It has a gabled roof that slopes down on all sides, which is covered with shingles showing significant wear. A windmill sits atop one corner of the building, suggesting reliance on wind power for pumping water or generating electricity in an era before modern electrical systems were widespread.
The surrounding area looks desolate; it's hard to tell what kind of vegetation remains due to the black and white nature of the photo but there are patches that look like dry earth with sparse growth. The field extends far into the background, merging with a hazy horizon under an overcast sky which adds to the overall bleak atmosphere.
The setting suggests this could be in rural America during one of its more challenging periods, likely reflecting on the Dust Bowl era where farming communities faced droughts and severe weather conditions leading to soil erosion. The photo is credited as being part of "Dust Bowl farm" from Coldwater District, north of Dalhart, Texas. It notes that this house appears occupied while most others in the district are abandoned.
The photograph seems to capture a moment frozen in time, telling a story of resilience and struggle against environmental forces beyond human control during what were likely dif [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreiaqgylk2mgpdkziglti4lu5fqvpxgmbd5inbxes5vietobgvuvuhy)
The image shows a black and white photograph of an old, weathered farm house in the middle of a barren field. The structure appears to be made from wooden planks with visible signs of decay and damage. It has a gabled roof that slopes down on all sides, which is covered with shingles showing significant wear. A windmill sits atop one corner of the building, suggesting reliance on wind power for pumping water or generating electricity in an era before modern electrical systems were widespread. The surrounding area looks desolate; it's hard to tell what kind of vegetation remains due to the black and white nature of the photo but there are patches that look like dry earth with sparse growth. The field extends far into the background, merging with a hazy horizon under an overcast sky which adds to the overall bleak atmosphere. The setting suggests this could be in rural America during one of its more challenging periods, likely reflecting on the Dust Bowl era where farming communities faced droughts and severe weather conditions leading to soil erosion. The photo is credited as being part of "Dust Bowl farm" from Coldwater District, north of Dalhart, Texas. It notes that this house appears occupied while most others in the district are abandoned. The photograph seems to capture a moment frozen in time, telling a story of resilience and struggle against environmental forces beyond human control during what were likely dif [...]
Dust Bowl farm. Coldwater District, north of Dalhart, Texas. This house is occupied; most of the houses in this district have been abandoned
#ColdwaterDistrict #Dalhart #Texas #America #theDustBowl #DustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770620/
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The image is a black and white photograph showing an expansive landscape. It features rows of furrowed soil, indicating recent agricultural activity in what appears to be dry conditions with patches of bare earth visible between the tilled lines. The pattern created by these furrows extends across the field into the distance under an overcast sky, suggesting minimal vegetation or a barren environment. The photograph is framed within another larger frame that contains additional text and metadata indicating it as part of Dorothea Lange's collection from her famous series documenting the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. The specific reference "Negative No." suggests this image was identified in an archival context, possibly stored for historical record-keeping or research purposes. The photograph captures a moment where human intervention in agriculture is starkly contrasted against a seemingly unforgiving natural landscape. Lange's work often focused on social issues and the plight of rural workers during difficult times, providing insight into their living conditions through her powerful imagery.
Furrowing against the wind to check the drift of sand. Dust Bowl, north of Dalhart, Texas
#Furrowing #DustBowl #Dalhart #Texas #DorotheaLanges #theDustBowl #theGreatDepression #Lange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770617/
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