Five men stand in a line against a pile of logs, each holding an axe or shovel. They are dressed casually with hats and sturdy clothing suitable for outdoor work. One man stands out as he is wearing more formal attire including a suit jacket. The background shows the surrounding wooded area indicating that they may be working on-site where timber has been harvested. This image captures workers possibly associated with a sawmill co-op, suggesting their involvement in logging or wood processing activities during an earlier time period given the style of clothing and vehicles present. The setting is likely rural Idaho as suggested by the text at the top left corner mentioning "Five Idaho farmers" along with information about Ola self-help sawmill. The image was captured using a film camera, which indicates that it's part of Dorothea Lange’s work documenting American life during her time in different states and communities.

Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, in the woods standing against a load of logs ready to go down to their mill about three miles away. Gem County, Idaho. General caption 48

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