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Dorothea Lange

Accepted applicant for resettlement on the Hightstown project. Jewish-American. This man is already employed on the project as carpenter, working on the nearly completed first unit of thirty-five houses. He says, "Will we succeed? Any people who will go through what we did--any people with such patience--will succeed"

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loc.gov/pictures/item/20177629

The image is a black and white photograph of an older man with curly hair wearing glasses. He has antlers attached to his head, which suggests he might be in costume or participating in some sort of playful activity or celebration. The man appears somewhat disheveled, as if he may have been caught off guard while engaged in work. He is sitting on a windowsill and holding what looks like a tool in his right hand, possibly indicating that he works with tools regularly. He wears an apron over casual clothing which could suggest manual labor or craftsmanship of some sort. His expression seems to convey concern or worry as if something important has come up. A button badge is attached on the front of his apron displaying what appears to be a number "296" and text that reads 'Jewish Community Service'. This suggests he may have been part of an organized group during this time. The window behind him shows trees outside, indicating it might be daytime in a residential area. The photo has some visible defects such as scratches on the glass which could mean age or wear from handling over time. Based on the context provided and visual cues within the image, one can infer that he is likely employed at an organization related to Jewish Community Service possibly working with carpentry given his attire and tool in hand for a project called "Hightstown Project" focusing on resettlement. The presence of antlers adds an element of inform [...]
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Dorothea Lange

Boy, fourteen, in eighth grade. Now unable to attend because of insufficient food and clothing. Subsisted two days on frozen tomatoes from field nearby. Father said "They call me a road hog and a bum; but if I am, how did that boy get into the eighth grade?" American River camp, near Sacramento, California

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loc.gov/pictures/item/20177632

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two young boys. The first boy, in the foreground, appears to be lying on his stomach with one leg lifted up towards his face. He has light-colored hair, dressed in what looks like early 20th-century attire including a dark vest over a lighter shirt, and possibly trousers or shorts. In the background of this photograph is another young individual who seems less focused on being photographed but can be seen standing amidst a grassy field scattered with fallen leaves. The setting appears to be outdoors during daytime judging by the shadows cast upon the ground. The text at the top reads "1948-50, A-A," and there's additional handwriting that is not entirely clear due to perspective distortion or possible image quality limitations but seems like it could potentially relate to a series number or categorization.
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Dorothea Lange

Bob Lemmons, Carrizo Springs, Texas. Born a slave about 1850, south of San Antonio, Texas. Came to Carrizo Springs during Civil War with white men seeking new range for their cattle. In 1865, with his master was one of the first settlers. He knew Billy the Kid, King Fisher, and other noted bad men of the border

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loc.gov/pictures/item/20177631

This black-and-white photograph features an elderly man sitting in front of a weathered wooden backdrop, which appears to be part of a rustic structure. The subject has white hair and is wearing a button-up shirt with two chest pockets; one pocket contains what seems like a small object or piece of paper. His expression conveys curiosity or contemplation as he looks off into the distance above his right shoulder. His mouth is slightly open, suggesting that he might be in mid-sentence or reacting to something out of frame. The overall mood of the photograph is reflective and somber. The image carries a sense of history and timelessness, with its monochromatic palette and focus on an individual who appears weathered by life's experiences. There are no discernible colors due to it being black-and-white photography.
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