The image is a black and white photograph depicting four individuals traveling in an early 20th-century automobile on what appears to be a road, likely part of the historic U.S. Route 80 through Imperial Valley, California. The vehicle has a spare tire mounted at the back, with one individual seated directly behind it while three others are positioned on top or near the front. The scene suggests that these individuals could have been traveling as part of the Great Migration during the Dust Bowl era when people moved west in search of work and better living conditions. They might be among those who were migrating to California for agricultural labor, possibly searching for employment opportunities such as picking peaches, which was a significant industry at the time. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat with sparse vegetation, typical of arid regions like Imperial Valley where farming relies heavily on irrigation from river systems or other water sources. The sky is clear and bright, indicating fair weather conditions during their travel. There are various details that can be observed such as road signs, utility poles along the side of the highway, and distant structures which might have been roadside businesses or farm buildings common in rural America at the time.

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Eight related persons just arriving in this roadster from Texas. In search of employment as pea pickers. On U.S. 80. Imperial Valley, California

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The image is a black and white photograph of the Yuma Bridge, which spans across the Colorado River. The bridge has two prominent steel towers connected by an intricate network of trusses forming its main structure. Atop one tower stands a large sign with the word "YUMA" written in capital letters. In the foreground, there's a road leading up to the bridge from both sides, indicating that it is accessible for vehicular traffic or pedestrians. On either side of the photograph are two cars parked by the roadside; on the right-hand side appears to be an older model with prominent headlamps and wheels typical of early 20th-century automobiles. The sky above the bridge seems overcast, suggesting a potentially gloomy day or perhaps indicative of dust from nearby areas. The surrounding landscape is not clearly visible in this image but implies arid conditions consistent with what one might expect along such rivers as part of U.S. Route 80. There's text on the photograph which reads: "Over this bridge drought refugees are crossing the Colorado River into California, U.S. 80." This suggests that during a time when significant numbers of people were migrating due to drought conditions in one region and looking for relief or opportunity elsewhere, particularly from agricultural communities moving towards California. This image is part of Dorothea Lange's collection captured between 1935-1942. Her work often focused on documenti [...]

Over this bridge drought refugees are crossing the Colorado River into California. U.S. 80

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