The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene with several individuals around what appears to be a makeshift setup or work station. In the foreground, there's a vintage automobile parked on uneven terrain, likely dirt or sand. Several people are gathered near various items such as barrels, cans, and possibly tools or equipment that suggest they may be engaged in manual labor. The middle ground shows an open field leading towards some modest structures in the distance, with utility poles running parallel to one edge of the frame. The sky is clear without any visible clouds, indicating fair weather conditions at the time of capture. There are no immediate signs of vegetation or greenery close by, hinting that this setting could be a temporary campsite for workers rather than a permanent settlement. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of rural labor and perhaps hardship. The photo is labeled with text "Id 1(13)-E" in the bottom left corner, which may indicate it's part of an archive or collection cataloged by identifier numbers. This particular image captures moments from the lives of migratory field workers across roads near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California during a period where these communities were under observation and documented as part of larger projects on rural labor conditions. Given historical context, this scene could be linked [...]

Housing of migratory field workers (Mexican) across road from Farm Security Administration camp (FSA). Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California

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The image depicts a black and white photograph of two individuals walking across an agricultural field. One person appears to be wearing overalls with a hat, carrying what seems like a basket on their right side. The other individual is dressed in lighter clothing, possibly for sun protection or warmth, holding something that might be related to farming activities. The landscape surrounding the figures includes flat terrain and distant mountains under a clear sky. This suggests an open rural area suitable for agriculture. There are no modern vehicles or machinery visible, which could indicate a historical context where manual labor played a more significant role in agricultural practices. The photograph carries a sense of simplicity and focuses on human interaction with nature during what appears to be the early stages of farming activities such as planting crops like peas mentioned in the caption. The title indicates that this scene is located near Calipatria, California, possibly capturing daily life or work within pea fields from an unspecified date. The overall mood conveyed by the image feels hardworking and contemplative, reflecting a time when agriculture was perhaps more labor-intensive than today's advanced farming techniques often involve heavy machinery.

End of the day. Near Calipatria, California. Pea fields

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural scene that appears to be from the early 20th century, judging by the style of clothing and vehicles. It shows several individuals engaged in agricultural labor on what seems like a farm road or dirt path. In the foreground, there's an older model pickup truck with visible signs of wear and rust. To the left side is a young man wearing a straw hat, leaning against some wooden crates. He appears to be taking a break from work as he looks off into the distance with one hand on his hip. On the right, another individual in similar attire walks away from the camera. The middle ground shows three individuals walking together; two of them carry large baskets or containers likely used for harvesting produce and are followed by an older man carrying crates on his back. Their strides indicate purposeful movement towards a common destination out of frame. In the background, several others can be seen working in fields with rows of crops visible under a clear sky. The landscape includes flat terrain leading to distant mountains or hills that suggest this could be part of California's agricultural heartland known for its farming activities during the era suggested by the photo's style and subject matter. The image is marked with handwritten text on the left side, which appears to indicate a date in "12 13 '40", possibly de [...]

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Near Calipatria. Five hundred pea pickers in field of large-scale Sinclair Ranch newly planted to peas. California

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The image depicts a rural landscape with rows of white tents and makeshift structures scattered across the sandy terrain. The scene is reminiscent of temporary accommodations for agricultural workers, possibly in California during the late 19th or early 20th century. Old-fashioned cars are parked among the buildings, adding to the historical ambiance. In the foreground, a dirt road meanders through the campsite with tire tracks visible on its surface. A shallow ditch runs parallel to one side of the path and contains some stagnant water that reflects part of the landscape above it. The background is dominated by rolling hills or mountains under an overcast sky, which contributes to the overall rustic setting. The black-and-white composition suggests this photograph was taken during a time when color photography wasn't widely accessible or used for everyday documentation purposes.

Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch along ditch bank. Growers' camps in Imperial Valley and elsewhere have been much improved this year largely because of influence of Farm Security Administion (FSA) migrant camp program. Near Calipatria […]

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