The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene. In the foreground, there's a grassy area with scattered logs or tree stumps, one of which has writing on it that reads "Dave & Jo." The middle ground shows a rustic wooden fence enclosing what appears to be a yard with sparse vegetation and trees in the background. In the mid-ground near the center-right side, two individuals are visible. One person is standing behind a log fence wearing shorts and a sleeveless top, while another individual sits on a bench or low wall beside them. The setting seems tranquil and somewhat unkempt, suggesting rural life with limited resources for maintenance. The background features trees of varying sizes that create a canopy-like effect over the scene. There are clothes hanging on lines strung between two tree branches in the upper right corner, which could indicate domestic activities such as laundry drying outside. Overall, this photograph captures an intimate glimpse into rural living conditions and daily life practices during what seems like mid-20th century America.

Slab house in clearing east of Atoka, Oklahoma. Atoka County

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770604/

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene. In the foreground, there's a man standing with his arms outstretched as if he has just thrown something or is gesturing towards something off-camera. He wears overalls and appears to be middle-aged. Behind him are three individuals who seem engaged in various activities around a makeshift wooden structure that looks like an old cabin with faded paint and a tarp-covered roof, possibly a shack. The environment suggests a modest living situation in the countryside. In the background, there's sparse vegetation and more rural buildings or structures visible at some distance away from the main scene. Overcast skies indicate it might be either early morning or late afternoon. On the bottom left of the image is handwritten text "18130-6," possibly a cataloging code for archival purposes. The photograph evokes a sense of modest living and perhaps hardship, common themes in documentary photography from earlier decades when rural America faced challenges like economic distress during periods such as The Great Depression.

Home on "Scratch Hill," outside Atoka, Oklahoma. "I was offered twenty dollars for that house. I pay six dollars rent a year, and have some chickens and a garden"

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770569/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene. Two children are sitting on the ground; one child appears to be lying down inside a discarded tire, while the other sits beside them with their legs crossed. They both seem to have unkempt hair, indicating that they may not have had access to bathing facilities recently or might simply represent carefree moments of play and exploration. The setting suggests an outdoor environment possibly in rural America during the early 20th century due to its simplicity and lack of modern amenities. In the background, there are patches of grass, a dirt path leading away from them, and some vegetation that could be indicative of wilderness or undeveloped land typical for Oklahoma's landscape. The image also contains text at the bottom indicating it is part of "Scratch Hill," located outside Atoka, Oklahoma in Atoka County. Additional information about this photograph can be found on a website referenced as 'She lives on' followed by what appears to be an incomplete URL with a unique identifier for this particular photo. There's also some writing or numbers at the bottom right corner of the image which could potentially provide more context if it were readable, but its meaning is not immediately clear without further information.

She lives on "Scratch Hill," outside Atoka, Oklahoma. Atoka County, Oklahoma

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770549/

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This black and white photograph features a man standing outdoors, with his arms crossed. He is wearing overalls, a long-sleeved shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat. The man has a cigarette in his mouth and appears to be looking directly at the camera. His expression is serious or contemplative. In the background, there are indistinct natural elements that suggest an outdoor setting. This image is part of Dorothea Lange's collection titled "Man living on 'Scratch Hill' outside Atoka, Oklahoma," which captures individuals and their lives during a time period likely in the early 20th century or later. The photograph may reflect themes related to rural life, migration, economic conditions, or social justice issues prevalent at that time in American history.

Man living on "Scratch Hill" outside Atoka, Oklahoma. Atoka County, Oklahoma. "I'm going west because this country's through, there isn't anything here for anyone. I'm going west to Lubbock and Arizona. Last year I worked in the cotton"

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On January 26th, 2023, #Reba opened her #restaurant in #Atoka #Oklahoma. Happy 2nd anniversary to #RebasPlace!

Here is a video from Reba's official #YouTube of her performing at the grand opening.