![The image depicts a scene within dense forest foliage, with several old-fashioned vehicles including what appears to be an early model steam-powered automobile emitting smoke. These cars are parked amidst trees and undergrowth indicative of late afternoon or evening light filtering through the canopy above. Surrounding these vehicles is rural infrastructure like wooden posts possibly marking boundaries or used for signage. The ground shows patches of grass, weeds, and dirt pathways leading into or out from this gathering site.
A handwritten inscription in Hebrew appears on top right corner reading "3-ortos," potentially indicating a specific location or event related to the picture's context within Oregon. This photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange as part of her documentation efforts during agricultural harvest seasons, capturing scenes such as these where migrant laborers congregated after workdays in fields like beans.
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) is a renowned American photographer known for documenting the effects of the Great Depression and social justice issues. She was associated with both photography magazine "FSA" alongside her husband, Peter Stackpole, as well as being part of FPG's 'The Farm Security Administration' project.
This image captures a moment in history where migrant laborers from various states gathered at this camp after working days in the fiel [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreib7fxecmoeoieis5apvfhj42llscjvohfn7ffkbzphxzo2jlkfumm)
The image depicts a scene within dense forest foliage, with several old-fashioned vehicles including what appears to be an early model steam-powered automobile emitting smoke. These cars are parked amidst trees and undergrowth indicative of late afternoon or evening light filtering through the canopy above. Surrounding these vehicles is rural infrastructure like wooden posts possibly marking boundaries or used for signage. The ground shows patches of grass, weeds, and dirt pathways leading into or out from this gathering site. A handwritten inscription in Hebrew appears on top right corner reading "3-ortos," potentially indicating a specific location or event related to the picture's context within Oregon. This photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange as part of her documentation efforts during agricultural harvest seasons, capturing scenes such as these where migrant laborers congregated after workdays in fields like beans. Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) is a renowned American photographer known for documenting the effects of the Great Depression and social justice issues. She was associated with both photography magazine "FSA" alongside her husband, Peter Stackpole, as well as being part of FPG's 'The Farm Security Administration' project. This image captures a moment in history where migrant laborers from various states gathered at this camp after working days in the fiel [...]
Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Large private auto camp in woods at end of day. Bean pickers from many states. General caption 46
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