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#Yakimavalley

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Dorothea Lange

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. Rural rehabilitation client (Farm Security Administration). Portrait of Chris Adolf. "My father made me work. That was his mistake, he made me work too hard. I learned about farming but nothing out of the books."

#Washington #YakimaValley #Wapato #ChrisAdolf #theYakimaValley #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an adult male wearing a wide-brimmed hat, button-up shirt with rolled sleeves, and jeans. He stands outdoors in front of rural structures that appear to be part of a farm or barn area. Behind him, there's another person whose features are not clearly visible due to the angle and distance. The man looks contemplative, gazing off-camera. His expression is serious and thoughtful. There appears to be a young child behind him with their shoulders partially visible on his right side; however, only partial details of this individual can be seen as well. Additional information about this image suggests it may relate to rural rehabilitation efforts in the Yakima Valley near Wapato, Washington (possibly connected to Farm Security Administration), featuring someone named Chris Adolf. The caption provided offers insight into a personal reflection on work and learning from farming experiences: "My father made me work. That was his mistake, he made me work too hard. I learned about farming but nothing out of the books."
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Dorothea Lange

Washington, Yakima Valley. Drought refugee, aged sixty three, from Bismark, North Dakota. "Came to Washington three years ago in that Chevy coupe you see over there and twenty-five dollars cash. Had 480 acres back there. I dried out after thirty years, lost it, and walked out." With help of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and supplementary work on ranches is buying three quarters of an acre in shacktown near Yakima, has it nearly paid for, has good garden. "On my own place I can't starve."

#Washington #YakimaValley #Bismark,NorthDakota #Chevy #480acres #Yakima #Bismark #NorthDakota #theYakimaValley #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

The image is a black and white photograph of an older man standing in front of tall crops, likely corn. He has his hand on the back of his head and appears to be posing for the camera with a slight smile. The man is wearing rolled-up sleeves on his shirt, which suggests he may have been working outdoors or engaging in some form of manual labor. The photograph captures an older gentleman who seems proud and content with his situation despite having faced significant hardship earlier in life. He has recently come to Washington from Bismark, North Dakota as a drought refugee at the age of 63 years old. Prior to coming west, he had lost all but $25 worth of assets on his farm due to prolonged dry conditions. The man's current living situation is modest; however, with assistance provided by Work Projects Administration (WPA) and additional work opportunities, he has managed to purchase a small parcel of land in the Yakima Valley. He also maintains a garden that supports him financially and provides food for himself and his wife on their new property. The photograph was taken outside near a building structure, possibly part of an agricultural or rural setting given its proximity to crops and farm-like surroundings. The photo conveys resilience despite challenging circumstances as well as hopefulness in the prospect of rebuilding one's life through determination and hard work.
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Dorothea Lange

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley. Drought refugee, aged sixty three, from Bismark, North Dakota. "Come to Washington three years ago in that Chevy coupe you see over there and twenty-five dollars cash. Had 480 acres back there. I dried out after thirty years, lost it, and walked out." With help of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and supplementary work on ranches is buying three quaters of an acre in shacktown near Yakima, has it nearly paid for, has good garden. "On my own place I can't starve."

#Washington #YakimaValley #Bismark,NorthDakota #Chevy #480acres #Yakima #Bismarck #NorthDakota #Americans #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177728

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an older man standing in a cornfield. He wears a straw hat, rolled-up sleeves on his shirt, and has what appears to be a necklace around his neck. His expression is one of contentment or satisfaction as he looks towards the camera. The tall stalks of corn surround him, reaching up almost to his shoulders height. In his hands, he holds some sort of plant material that could possibly be flowers or herbs. The photograph seems to capture a moment from rural life and agriculture during what appears to be hard economic times given the context provided by the caption mentioning drought refugees and work projects like WPA (Works Progress Administration). The man is identified as being 63 years old, originally from Bismarck, North Dakota. He moved three years prior with $25 cash in a Chevy coupe "over there" to Washington's Yakima Valley. The photograph carries the weight of historical documentation and personal story, illustrating resilience amidst adversity during challenging times for rural Americans due to drought conditions.
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Dorothea Lange

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Migratory worker in auto camp. Single man, speaks his mind. "Them WPAs are keeping us from a living. They oughtn't to do it. It ain't fair in no way. The government lays them off (that is in Work Projects Administration - 1939) and they come in because they're locals and take the jobs away from us that never had no forty-four dollars a month. I came out of Pennsylvania, used to be an oil worker. I'm getting along in years now and I seen lots of presidents and lots of systems. Voted for Roosevelt both times and I don't know of any president that ever leaned toward the laboring man like him, but this system they've got here in the fruit is a rotten system the way they work it." Yakima Valley, Washington

#Pennsylvania #Roosevelt #YakimaValley #Washington #theGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

This black and white photograph depicts a man standing outdoors in what appears to be rural or agricultural surroundings. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses with prominent frames, and overalls that are quite worn out, suggesting heavy manual labor use. His expression seems contemplative as he looks off into the distance, possibly deep in thought about his circumstances. The photograph carries historical weight, indicating it may have been taken during or around 1930s based on the style of clothing and overall quality of the image. The man is wearing a hat with what appears to be an insignia or logo, which could imply he belongs to a particular group, perhaps related to his work. The background shows vegetation that indicates either farmland or rural surroundings, consistent with a migrant worker's living conditions during that period when people traveled in camps for agricultural labor. The absence of modern infrastructure suggests this photo was taken before the widespread development of contemporary agriculture and industrial practices. This image seems relevant within historical contexts such as migration patterns, Depression-era farm work, and social commentary on economic inequality. It serves to provide a glimpse into past lives that are often overlooked or romanticized in history books but holds substantial value for understanding labor dynamics during challenging times like the Great Depression when [...]
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Dorothea Lange

Migratory worker in auto camp. Single man, speaks his mind. "Them WPAs are keeping us from a living. They oughtn't to do it. It ain't fair in no way. The government lays them off (that is in Work Projects Administration - 1939) and they come in because they're locals and take the jobs away from us that never had no forty-four dollars a month. I came out of Pennsylvania, used to be an oil worker. I'm getting along in years now and I seen lots of presidents and lots of systems. Voted for Roosevelt both times and I don't know of any president that ever leaned toward the laboring man like him, but this system they've got here in the fruit is a rotten system the way they work it." Yakima Valley, Washington

#Pennsylvania #Roosevelt #YakimaValley #Washington #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

The image depicts an older man wearing overalls and a hat. He appears to be outdoors, with trees and foliage in the background. The photograph is in black and white and has a vintage quality, suggesting it may have been taken several decades ago. There are no additional objects or people visible in the frame. Overall, this photo seems to capture a moment from everyday life for an older man who appears to be speaking his mind about social issues during that time period.
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Dorothea Lange

Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. Name of Borrower, Edgar Hardt. On Tenant Purchase farm. Forty acres, price six thousand fifty dollars, all stock and machinery included. Diversified irrigated farm, raising grapes, tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons, sweet and field corn, hay and grain. They have six cows, hogs

#Washington #YakimaValley #Wapato #EdgarHardt #TenantPurchase #Fortyacres #WashingtonStates #WorldWarII #DorotheaLange #American #theUnitedStates #theGreatDepression

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

The image depicts a rural landscape in black and white, likely taken during the early to mid-20th century based on its vintage appearance. In the foreground is a waterway or canal with calm waters reflecting the surroundings. The middle ground shows an expansive field with patches of grass and scattered shrubbery along its edge where it meets the water body. In the background stands a windmill, a common sight in agricultural areas for pumping irrigation water during dry periods. There are also several bare trees visible on the far side of the field, possibly indicating a winter season or drought conditions. The horizon is marked by distant hills and what appears to be residential structures or farm buildings with fences. The image bears text at the bottom right corner that reads "Yakima Valley - Near Wapato", providing context for its location in Washington State's agricultural region known as Yakima Valley, which lies near the town of Wapato. The date on the negative suggests it was taken during World War II (1942), a time when agriculture and land use were heavily influenced by wartime demands. The text "Dorothea Lange" indicates that this photograph is attributed to Dorothea Lange, an American photographer renowned for her work capturing the human condition of individuals in need throughout the United States during the Great Depression. This particular image appears [...]
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Dorothea Lange

Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. One tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration) client, Jacob N. Schrock. This family with eight children had lived for twenty-five years on a rocky, rented farm in this valley. They now own forty eight acres of good land, this good house, price six thousand seventy hundred and seventy dollars. They raise hay, grain, dairy and hogs. Mrs. Schrock says "Quite a lot of difference between that old rock pile, and around here."

#Washington #YakimaValley #Wapato #JacobNSchrock #fortyeightacres #Schrock

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a family in front of their home. There are six individuals visible; two adults standing, three children seated on the ground, and another child who seems to be standing slightly apart from the group. They appear to be posing for the photo. The house has multiple windows and a small porch, suggesting it could be a modest family dwelling. Behind them, there's a yard with a few trees and shrubs. There is also an item on the ground that appears to be a piece of farm equipment or a tool used in agriculture, which hints at the family being involved in farming activities. The photograph carries a sense of nostalgia and simplicity.
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Dorothea Lange

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. One tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration) client, Jacob N. Schrock. This family with eight children had lived for twenty-five years on a rocky, rented farm in this valley. They now own forty eight acres of good land, this good house, price six thousand seventy hundred and seventy dollars. They raise hay, grain, dairy and hogs. Mrs. Schrock says "Quite a lot of difference between that old rock pile, and around here."

#Washington #YakimaValley #Wapato #JacobNSchrock #fortyeightacres #Schrock

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177727

This is a black and white photograph of an older residential area. In the foreground, there's a neatly trimmed lawn leading up to a small house with a gabled roof. To the right, there are more houses visible, each with its own distinct architectural style. The trees in front of the houses provide some shade. On the left side, there's a person standing on the grass, appearing to be engaged in an outdoor activity or perhaps observing something. Please note that this description is based on the visual elements present and does not include any imaginary content.
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