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The Schroeder family. The new house seen across strawberry patch. Note young fruit trees. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67-111

#Schroeder #MalheurCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773679/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene. A group of people, including at least two adults and one child, are standing in front of a rustic wooden house with a weathered appearance. The roof appears to be made from shingles or straw-like material, suggesting it may not have been maintained recently.

To the right side of the photograph, there is an extensive network of furrows on what seems like arable land intended for farming crops such as potatoes or carrots. Watering channels are visible in between some rows, indicating recent irrigation activity.

In the background, a row covered with white fabric structures can be seen to the left and another set further back beyond that. These could possibly serve as windbreaks or protect plants from pests during crop growth stages. A few sparse vegetation patches and dry grass cover most of the ground around the house and in front of it.

The sky is clear, which suggests a sunny day with no apparent clouds obstructing sunlight. The overall setting appears to be an agricultural landscape that might belong to small-scale farming or homesteading activities from past decades. — The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene. A group of people, including at least two adults and one child, are standing in front of a rustic wooden house with a weathered appearance. The roof appears to be made from shingles or straw-like material, suggesting it may not have been maintained recently. To the right side of the photograph, there is an extensive network of furrows on what seems like arable land intended for farming crops such as potatoes or carrots. Watering channels are visible in between some rows, indicating recent irrigation activity. In the background, a row covered with white fabric structures can be seen to the left and another set further back beyond that. These could possibly serve as windbreaks or protect plants from pests during crop growth stages. A few sparse vegetation patches and dry grass cover most of the ground around the house and in front of it. The sky is clear, which suggests a sunny day with no apparent clouds obstructing sunlight. The overall setting appears to be an agricultural landscape that might belong to small-scale farming or homesteading activities from past decades.

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

The Schroeder family. The new house seen across strawberry patch. Note young fruit trees. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67-111

#Schroeder #MalheurCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773679/

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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

The Browning home, a partial dugout. Seven children live here. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67

#MalheurCounty #Oregon #American #DeadOxFlat #DorotheaLanges #theDustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773677/

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, modest wooden cabin situated on a barren landscape. The house appears to be in disrepair with visible signs of wear such as peeling paint or siding damage. In front of the cabin is what looks like a dirt road leading away from it, suggesting infrequent use. Various objects are scattered around including barrels, crates, and possibly farming equipment, indicating that this may be a rural setting where manual labor occurs.

The surrounding terrain is flat with sparse vegetation, indicative of an arid or semi-arid environment typical for regions in the American West during certain periods. The sky above appears clear without any visible clouds, which could imply dry weather conditions at the time when the photo was taken.

There are no people present in this image, but it evokes a sense of isolation and hard life that one might associate with pioneer or frontier living as suggested by the general caption number 67. The house seems to be part of a larger settlement given there is more than just one structure visible on what looks like an elevated hillside.

The overall impression from this photograph, combined with historical context provided in captions such as "Dead Ox Flat" and descriptions mentioning rural Oregon during certain times, paints the picture of life for families or individuals living off-the-grid in a h [...] — The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, modest wooden cabin situated on a barren landscape. The house appears to be in disrepair with visible signs of wear such as peeling paint or siding damage. In front of the cabin is what looks like a dirt road leading away from it, suggesting infrequent use. Various objects are scattered around including barrels, crates, and possibly farming equipment, indicating that this may be a rural setting where manual labor occurs. The surrounding terrain is flat with sparse vegetation, indicative of an arid or semi-arid environment typical for regions in the American West during certain periods. The sky above appears clear without any visible clouds, which could imply dry weather conditions at the time when the photo was taken. There are no people present in this image, but it evokes a sense of isolation and hard life that one might associate with pioneer or frontier living as suggested by the general caption number 67. The house seems to be part of a larger settlement given there is more than just one structure visible on what looks like an elevated hillside. The overall impression from this photograph, combined with historical context provided in captions such as "Dead Ox Flat" and descriptions mentioning rural Oregon during certain times, paints the picture of life for families or individuals living off-the-grid in a h [...]

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

The Browning home, a partial dugout. Seven children live here. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 67

#MalheurCounty #Oregon #American #DeadOxFlat #DorotheaLanges #theDustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773677/

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@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

The Sopers have a large family. The oldest child is 17. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 72

#Sopers #WillowCreek #MalheurCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773676/

A young boy stands on a barren field in front of a line of tattered white clothes, holding what appears to be his shoe and a stick. The sky is clear above him and the ground covered with sparse vegetation. Above this scene runs text that reads "3-14PS/5".

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

The Sopers have a large family. The oldest child is 17. Willow Creek area, Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 72

#Sopers #WillowCreek #MalheurCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773676/

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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Mrs. Botner arranging her storage cellar. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #MaryJanes #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773846/

A black and white photo shows a woman in the process of organizing or retrieving jars from shelves. She is wearing a knee-length dress with floral patterns, shoes that appear to be Mary Janes, which are low-heeled pumps commonly worn by women for comfort during the early-to-mid-20th century. The setting seems like an old-fashioned pantry or cellar as evidenced by wooden racks and crates on the floor holding more jars of preserved fruits and vegetables. Various tags with handwritten labels adorn some items, indicating organized storage but possibly outdated methods such as "red grapes," which may not be a typical item to preserve in this manner today. The scene depicts everyday life during an earlier era when home food preservation was prevalent due to economic reasons or lack of access to modern conveniences like supermarkets.

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Mrs. Botner arranging her storage cellar. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #MaryJanes #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773846/

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@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Interior of Mrs. Botner's storage cellar. 800 quarts of "food for the winter." "I miss my chickens so, but we're just not fixed for chickens or hogs yet." Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #800quarts #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773845/

The image depicts a storage cellar filled with numerous jars of preserved food items. These include what appears to be various types of pickles and vegetables, meticulously organized on multiple shelves within the room. In addition to the jarred goods, there are large metal containers or milk churns placed prominently in the foreground along with wooden crates holding apples. The arrangement suggests a focus on self-sufficiency and preservation for future consumption, likely an essential practice during times of food scarcity as indicated by the context provided from Dorothea Lange's photograph collection.

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Interior of Mrs. Botner's storage cellar. 800 quarts of "food for the winter." "I miss my chickens so, but we're just not fixed for chickens or hogs yet." Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #800quarts #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773845/

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Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Storage cellar on Botner farm. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773842/

The image depicts a rural outdoor scene featuring an old wooden storage cellar. The structure is constructed with vertical and diagonal planks, exhibiting signs of weathering and age. One side shows the interior opening which appears dark, suggesting it might be underground or shaded from direct sunlight. To the right, there's a concrete foundation partially visible at the base. On top of this structure lies a wooden plank forming an angled roof-like section, possibly serving as a makeshift cover to keep dust out or protect contents inside.

The cellar is set against a backdrop that includes open fields and some scattered vegetation. In the distance, one can notice patches of greenery interspersed with crops, indicative of farmland. There's also evidence of human presence in this remote area; specifically, there are what appears to be personal items or tools resting inside the storage cellar.

The photo is captured from a perspective slightly above and at an angle that allows for visibility into both the interior and exterior details of the structure. The absence of people within these settings gives it a still, almost abandoned feel despite its functional purpose on farm land likely used as a place to store food or farming supplies during harvests.

The black-and-white nature of this image suggests historical context, perhaps from an earlier period when such cellars were [...] — The image depicts a rural outdoor scene featuring an old wooden storage cellar. The structure is constructed with vertical and diagonal planks, exhibiting signs of weathering and age. One side shows the interior opening which appears dark, suggesting it might be underground or shaded from direct sunlight. To the right, there's a concrete foundation partially visible at the base. On top of this structure lies a wooden plank forming an angled roof-like section, possibly serving as a makeshift cover to keep dust out or protect contents inside. The cellar is set against a backdrop that includes open fields and some scattered vegetation. In the distance, one can notice patches of greenery interspersed with crops, indicative of farmland. There's also evidence of human presence in this remote area; specifically, there are what appears to be personal items or tools resting inside the storage cellar. The photo is captured from a perspective slightly above and at an angle that allows for visibility into both the interior and exterior details of the structure. The absence of people within these settings gives it a still, almost abandoned feel despite its functional purpose on farm land likely used as a place to store food or farming supplies during harvests. The black-and-white nature of this image suggests historical context, perhaps from an earlier period when such cellars were [...]

Dorothea Lange

@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2 days ago

Storage cellar on Botner farm. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

#Botner #NyssaHeights #MalheurCounty #Oregon #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773842/