![The image is a black and white photograph depicting rural, dilapidated structures. There are three main buildings visible: two appear to be old cabins or sheds made of wood with weathered exteriors, while the third has an unfinished look, perhaps indicating it's in disrepair. Surrounding these dwellings is tall grass indicative of dry conditions, possibly a field that could serve as grazing land for livestock or left uncultivated due to economic hardship.
The setting appears remote and sparsely populated with no visible signs of activity apart from the structures themselves. The lack of modern amenities like fences suggests an informal settlement without strict property boundaries.
A notable feature in this photograph is handwritten text at the top which reads "5-24ros," potentially a reference to a date or location code related to the image's creation or context within historical records, such as those from Oregon’s Klamath County. The presence of shack for potato pickers could indicate agricultural activity nearby.
The inclusion in an archive by Loener.nl suggests this photo is part of a larger collection possibly documenting living conditions and migration patterns during a specific period. Notably, the mention of a young woman from South Dakota residing in a tent house indicates that these structures are temporary dwellings for itinerant laborers or individuals dis [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreibdgnun5ouqxrtqz7nhfiqlytkveeuquhsx6hptxbdplrteytfzii)
The image is a black and white photograph depicting rural, dilapidated structures. There are three main buildings visible: two appear to be old cabins or sheds made of wood with weathered exteriors, while the third has an unfinished look, perhaps indicating it's in disrepair. Surrounding these dwellings is tall grass indicative of dry conditions, possibly a field that could serve as grazing land for livestock or left uncultivated due to economic hardship. The setting appears remote and sparsely populated with no visible signs of activity apart from the structures themselves. The lack of modern amenities like fences suggests an informal settlement without strict property boundaries. A notable feature in this photograph is handwritten text at the top which reads "5-24ros," potentially a reference to a date or location code related to the image's creation or context within historical records, such as those from Oregon’s Klamath County. The presence of shack for potato pickers could indicate agricultural activity nearby. The inclusion in an archive by Loener.nl suggests this photo is part of a larger collection possibly documenting living conditions and migration patterns during a specific period. Notably, the mention of a young woman from South Dakota residing in a tent house indicates that these structures are temporary dwellings for itinerant laborers or individuals dis [...]
Oregon, Klamath County, Merrill. Shack for potato pickers. Young woman from South Dakota lives in a tent house
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![The image depicts a historical black and white photograph of an individual working in what appears to be a tobacco field. The person, likely male based on the attire, is wearing overalls with rolled-up sleeves, a hat for sun protection, and seems engaged in manual labor amidst tall plants that resemble tobacco leaves. They are bent down slightly as they tend to or inspect some parts of the plant. The photograph exudes an aura of rural agricultural life, possibly from mid-20th century America given its monochromatic tone and style.
There is text at the top edge which seems like a file name or reference code: "3 - sptp1." This might be indicative of archival material cataloging systems. The photograph's title suggests it could relate to tenant farming, specifically in Person County, North Carolina during a time when tobacco cultivation was prominent there.
Further context can be inferred from the source mentioned at the bottom, indicating that this image is part of an archive or collection curated by Loener.nl, which focuses on images from various periods and locations. The specific mention "Dorothea Lange" suggests it might feature work similar to Dorothea Lange's famous photographic documentation of American life during times like the Great Depression.
Overall, the photograph encapsulates a moment in agricultural labor history, possibly providing insights into rural wo [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreibqoqefg4ji76sci64bxshvqkptlc6bh2xaxswxt6wiavhuvnxtp4)
![The image is a black and white photograph featuring an older man standing against a plain, light background. The subject appears to be middle-aged or elderly with graying hair styled in a slightly wavy manner that recedes at the temples. His eyebrows are thick and his expression is neutral but somewhat stern.
He wears a dark-colored tie loosely knotted around his neck, over an open collar white shirt. Over this outfit, he has on a light gray cardigan sweater, unbuttoned to reveal both his chest hair and part of his abdomen beneath the shirt. The man's posture suggests casualness as one hand appears in his pocket.
The image is labeled with text at the top right corner reading "MJ15 STARTIM A302" which might be a reference number or code related to its cataloguing, possibly by an organization like the Farm Security Administration (FSA) or Guggenheim Foundation. There's also handwritten notation on the negative border: “M1J 8697 - F2” and "A5." The latter likely indicates this photograph is part of a series with a specific identification number.
There are no visible distinctive features that would immediately identify him as Tom Collins, manager of Kern County migrant camp in California. However, the context provided suggests it may be related to his role or work within that capacity during Dorothea Lange's photography project documenting the lives and conditions of migratory workers on America’s western coast.
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