#OTD in 1942, #ToshiroKobata and #HirotaIsomura, two #Issei men with health issues, were shot & killed by a guard at #Lordsburg Internment Camp, NM. The guard was acquitted despite evidence they weren't trying to escape.
#NewMexico #CLOE #JapaneseAmerican
We have gorgeous rainbows in the Southwest! That’s my storm chasing van under a beaut rainbow on The Lordsburg Playa in 2024. #rainbow #stormchaser #stormy #vanlife #newmexico #lordsburg #silvercitynm
The image is a black and white photograph depicting three refugee families from Oklahoma on the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico during drought conditions. One family consists of two adults and one child; another has an adult couple with their belongings loaded into a car behind them; while the third features two women standing beside a truck loaded with personal items. They are dressed in period-appropriate clothing suitable for travel through such arid regions. The scene is set on a wide road, likely a highway, under a cloudy sky suggesting overcast weather conditions typical of drought stricken areas. The landscape appears barren and dry, indicative of the impact that prolonged drought had on communities during this time period. There are several older model cars behind them which may suggest they have been traveling for some distance. This image is part of Dorothea Lange's work documenting the plight of American refugees affected by dust storms in Oklahoma, commonly known as "Dust Bowl" conditions. The photograph captures a moment frozen in history that highlights human suffering and perseverance amidst difficult circumstances during one of America’s most significant natural disasters.
Three related drought refugee families from Oklahoma on highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico
#Oklahoma #Lordsburg #NewMexico #third #DorotheaLanges #American #DustBowl #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769963/
The image depicts a family of four individuals standing beside an old-fashioned truck on what appears to be a road. The setting is rural, with overcast skies and barren trees in the background indicating possible drought conditions. The adults are wearing hats and coats, suggesting it might be cool weather or they're protecting themselves from sun exposure. One adult seems to be holding something that could be food items for sustenance during their travels. The black-and-white photograph has a historical feel, likely taken around the early 20th century given its style of clothing and vehicles. The truck appears old-fashioned with an open design, which was common in transportation before enclosed cabins became standard. Additional context provided indicates this image captures Oklahoma drought refugees stalled on a highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico during challenging times possibly associated with economic hardship or natural disasters such as droughts that displaced many families from their homes at the time.
Oklahoma drought refugees stalled on highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico
#Oklahoma #Lordsburg #NewMexico #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769968/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting four individuals standing beside an old-fashioned, open-topped car on what appears to be a deserted road in a rural or semi-desert area. The vehicle seems vintage with exposed mechanical components, suggesting it may have been used for transportation over long distances. Three of the individuals are adults wearing hats; two men and one woman appear contemplative while standing beside the driver's side door of the car. A child is also present among them, seated in what looks to be a makeshift carrier on top of another adult who is partially obscured by the vehicle. The people seem to be staring into the distance or at something off-camera with expressions that suggest concern or fatigue. The landscape behind them features sparse vegetation and an overcast sky, which may indicate challenging weather conditions typical of drought-affected regions during certain periods in history. In terms of context, this image likely represents one of many documented instances where families were displaced due to natural disasters like the Oklahoma Dust Bowl around mid-century.
Three related Oklahoma drought refugee families near Lordsburg, New Mexico
#Oklahoma #Lordsburg #NewMexico #theOklahomaDustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769964/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting several individuals in front of an old-fashioned, vintage-style truck on what appears to be a rural road. The vehicle has visible registration details such as "21-670" displayed prominently on its grille. A group consisting of men wearing hats, possibly indicative of working-class attire or protection from the sun, and women including at least one young girl in simple clothing are standing near the truck. Their expressions suggest fatigue or concern. The setting is a desolate landscape with an expansive horizon, suggesting that this may be during a period of drought where people had to travel long distances for work or resources. The sky above is partly cloudy but still allows ample sunlight through, casting shadows on the ground which indicates it's daytime. This image captures a moment in time likely from the early 20th century given the style of clothing and vehicles present. It portrays what appears to be drought refugees stopped along the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico as indicated by the caption text at the bottom of the photo alongside some Arabic characters or symbols that are not fully legible. The context provided suggests a historical period where people faced significant hardships due to weather-related disasters like droughts, leading them to migrate across regions in search of better circumstances.
Drought refugees stopped along the highway near Lordsburg, New Mexico
#Lordsburg #NewMexico #Arabic #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769978/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting four old-fashioned trucks traveling on an unpaved road. The setting appears to be rural, with sparse vegetation visible around the path. In front of one truck in the center foreground stands two individuals: a man wearing a hat and overalls, possibly a farmer or laborer, and another person whose gender is not clearly discernible due to distance but seems dressed for work as well. Behind this group are three more trucks following at varying distances along the road. The last truck on the right has its door open with two individuals standing beside it - one appears to be wearing overalls like the man in front, and another person whose gender is not clearly discernible. The sky above them features a cloudy but partly sunny ambiance. The photograph's caption suggests that these families are displaced due to drought conditions in Oklahoma seeking new opportunities elsewhere. They are headed towards Roswell, New Mexico for work as cotton pickers during an era of widespread rural-to-urban migration fueled by economic hardship and agricultural crises like the Dust Bowl.
Drought refugee families from Oklahoma on road to Roswell, New Mexico, to chop cotton. Near Lordsburg, New Mexico
#Oklahoma #Roswell #NewMexico #Lordsburg #theDustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769977/
With Lordsburg behind the terrain begins to change. Sun should set in about 15 minutes.
#Amtrak #train
#Lordsburg #NewMexico #SunsetLimited #Texa$Eagle
Traveling on The Texas Eagle / Sunset Limited. Just left Lordsburg. Amtrak train is fairly empty today due to Thanksgiving? Photos taken with Motorola Edge+ (2023). #Amtrak #train #lordsburg #TexasEagle #SunsetLimited #Thanksgiving
