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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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