Dust bowl refugee from Chickasaw, Oklahoma. Imperial Valley, California. "Black Sunday, 1934, that was the awfullest dust we ever did see"
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![The image is a black and white photograph of an elderly woman seated on the edge of what appears to be a wooden platform. She wears a knitted sweater with stripes in shades of gray, beige, and cream. The texture suggests it may have been worn for some time or possibly patched due to wear.
She has pale skin, visible wrinkles around her eyes and mouth indicating age, and is looking directly at the camera with an expression that could be interpreted as contemplative or weary. Her hair is thinning on top of her head but remains combed back neatly from it appears she is balding in some areas.
The woman's right arm rests casually on a wooden surface while her left hand holds what seems to be a small object, perhaps a piece of bread. A tin can sits near the edge beside her, empty and tilted slightly towards herself as if she has just set it down.
Behind her is an open tent or shelter with fabric walls that appear tattered in places due to wear or possibly wind exposure. The interior reveals another individual partially visible under the cover, resting on a makeshift bed composed of what looks like burlap sacks filled with straw or similar material. This setting suggests a temporary living situation.
The shadow cast by her and part of the tent indicates bright sunlight illuminating this scene from one side, casting defined shadows to the opposite direction.
Additional text overlaid at the top left corner reads "5H 1934" whi [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/362/257/862/753/116/original/ffd699e7b0177d67.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph of an elderly woman seated on the edge of what appears to be a wooden platform. She wears a knitted sweater with stripes in shades of gray, beige, and cream. The texture suggests it may have been worn for some time or possibly patched due to wear.
She has pale skin, visible wrinkles around her eyes and mouth indicating age, and is looking directly at the camera with an expression that could be interpreted as contemplative or weary. Her hair is thinning on top of her head but remains combed back neatly from it appears she is balding in some areas.
The woman's right arm rests casually on a wooden surface while her left hand holds what seems to be a small object, perhaps a piece of bread. A tin can sits near the edge beside her, empty and tilted slightly towards herself as if she has just set it down.
Behind her is an open tent or shelter with fabric walls that appear tattered in places due to wear or possibly wind exposure. The interior reveals another individual partially visible under the cover, resting on a makeshift bed composed of what looks like burlap sacks filled with straw or similar material. This setting suggests a temporary living situation.
The shadow cast by her and part of the tent indicates bright sunlight illuminating this scene from one side, casting defined shadows to the opposite direction.
Additional text overlaid at the top left corner reads \"5H 1934\" whi [...]")
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Main street storefront, Chickasaw, Oklahoma. This is a region from which hundreds of farm families have fled to the west
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First tribally-owned resort OKANA celebrates grand opening | KOSU
https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2025-02-21/first-ever-tribally-owned-resort-okana-celebrates-grand-opening
First tribally-owned resort OKANA celebrates grand opening
#Indigenous #Chickasaw #Oklahoma #KOSU #WaterPark #OKC #OklahomaCity
https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2025-02-21/first-ever-tribally-owned-resort-okana-celebrates-grand-opening
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Texans and Oklahomans, drought stricken ex-farmers, are fast supplanting Mexican labor in the California harvests. Oklahoman from Chickasaw in potato pickers' camp. Kern County, California
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![The image is a black and white photograph featuring an older man with a mustache, wearing overalls and work boots. He appears to be sitting on the back of a vintage car or truck that has large spoked wheels typical of early 20th-century automobiles. The vehicle's bodywork shows signs of wear and rust, suggesting it may have been in use for many years.
The man is holding onto one of the front tires with his left hand, while using a tool, possibly an oil can or wrench, in his right hand to work on the tire. His posture suggests he might be taking a break from performing maintenance or repairs on the vehicle.
In the background, another person's arm and part of their body are visible, implying that there is someone else present out of frame. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with clear skies above; however, no specific location details can be discerned due to limited context in the image.
The photograph carries a sense of historical significance as it captures a moment from rural life during difficult economic times. According to the provided information, this photo is associated with Texans and Oklahomans who migrated westward for work opportunities amid drought conditions at that time. This particular individual hails from Chickasaw in Oklahoma and was part of potato pickers' camps in Kern County, California.
The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how migration patterns can impact various aspects of so [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/783/707/433/279/988/original/da779c9e8d8166f1.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph featuring an older man with a mustache, wearing overalls and work boots. He appears to be sitting on the back of a vintage car or truck that has large spoked wheels typical of early 20th-century automobiles. The vehicle's bodywork shows signs of wear and rust, suggesting it may have been in use for many years.
The man is holding onto one of the front tires with his left hand, while using a tool, possibly an oil can or wrench, in his right hand to work on the tire. His posture suggests he might be taking a break from performing maintenance or repairs on the vehicle.
In the background, another person's arm and part of their body are visible, implying that there is someone else present out of frame. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with clear skies above; however, no specific location details can be discerned due to limited context in the image.
The photograph carries a sense of historical significance as it captures a moment from rural life during difficult economic times. According to the provided information, this photo is associated with Texans and Oklahomans who migrated westward for work opportunities amid drought conditions at that time. This particular individual hails from Chickasaw in Oklahoma and was part of potato pickers' camps in Kern County, California.
The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how migration patterns can impact various aspects of so [...]")
Drought refugees from Chickasaw, Oklahoma. Three families traveling together. They can't travel because of lack of money for trailer license. Near Santa Maria, California
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