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Dorothea Lange

He came from an Oklahoma farm in April, 1938. Became a migratory farm worker in California, joined the United Agricultural Packing and Allied Workers of America (Congress of Industrial Organization-CIO) at the beginning of the cotton strike of October, 1938 and became the leader of the "Flying Squadron" which attempted to picket the large fields of corporation farms by automobile caravans. He drove the first car. Kern County, California

#Oklahoma #California #the"FlyingSquadron #first #KernCounty #Brown #America #DorotheaLange #American #theGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177710

The image is a black and white photograph showing an older man standing against a wooden fence. He appears to be in his late fifties or early sixties with short, graying hair and wearing glasses on the bridge of his nose. He's dressed casually yet formal for that era; he wears a suit coat over a lighter-colored shirt paired with dark trousers. On each lapel of his jacket are three pin badges, suggesting some form of political affiliation - possibly related to union activity or local activism given their context in this historical image setting. Behind him is what appears to be campaign signage featuring the name "Gov. Brown," which could imply that he's standing for election as a governor candidate with support from organized labor (as suggested by his badges and CIO membership). The environment suggests rural America during early mid-20th-century times, possibly relating to agricultural issues given its historical context. The photograph is credited to Dorothea Lange who took this picture in April 1938. It captures a poignant moment of American history where workers' rights were being fought for and social justice movements had gained momentum during the Great Depression era when such struggles became increasingly visible through media like photographs by renowned journalists from that time. The image conveys an aura of determination, resilience, yet perhaps also vulnerability considering his age and apparent workin [...]
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Dorothea Lange

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Small cotton farm, Kern County, California. The farmer keeps accounts. Each picker weighs his sack of cotton. In this case the sack weighs approximately fifty pounds. Took three hours to pick, for which, on basis of seventy-five cents per one hundred pounds of picked cotton, he will be paid thirty-eight cents

#KernCounty #California #onehundredpounds #second #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177710

The image is a black and white photograph depicting two men working on what appears to be a cotton farm. The man in the foreground, wearing a straw hat, light-colored long-sleeve shirt, pants rolled up at the cuffs, and brown work shoes, stands with his back partially turned towards the camera while examining or handling some cotton bales near a cart loaded with more of these bales. The second man is standing on top of another wooden structure in the background, possibly overseeing the operation. He wears dark-colored clothing, including pants, boots, and what seems to be an apron over his shirt, which could suggest he's involved in handling or processing cotton as well. In the foreground, there are scattered leaves and debris on a sandy ground that suggests outdoor agricultural work conditions. The cart with bales of cotton is being loaded onto this wooden structure by one of the men, while another worker appears to be carrying more cotton across his shoulder. No significant background elements other than these figures and their immediate surroundings can be clearly seen due to perspective. The photograph gives a sense of rural labor life, likely from an early 20th-century context given its monochrome nature and attire style of the workers. The scene is indicative of agricultural work practices during that period in places like Kern County, California, as mentioned in the image's caption.
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Dorothea Lange

Small cotton farmer, Kern County, California. He leases the land, and pays 1/4 of the crop for rent, also pays the water bill (irrigation). "It's come to that there's not going to be any more small farms in California. The big fellows have got us all with a ring in our nose. You take the small farmer like me--we can't come out. There's no difference hardly between me and my pickers--only I've got a place to stay out of the rain"

#KernCounty #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177710

The image depicts an elderly man standing in front of a wooden building with large double doors. He is wearing a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants that appear to be well-worn from laborious work. In his arms, he cradles what seems to be a bird or small animal, which he holds gently while looking down at it with affectionate concern. The setting appears rural and somewhat rustic, suggesting the man may be involved in farming activities. The ground is dirt-covered, indicating an absence of paved roads or pathways nearby. A few scattered rocks are visible on the surface around him. In the background, a large wooden fence encloses the area beyond where he stands, creating a sense of seclusion and isolation. The photograph itself has some vintage qualities to it, as evidenced by its monochromatic color scheme that captures shades of gray and white with minimal contrast between light and dark areas. There is also visible text in an old-fashioned font at the top left corner of the image indicating "18824-90," which could be a reference number or code associated with this specific photograph. Overall, the scene evokes themes related to rural life, hard work, simplicity, as well as perhaps some form of hardship faced by individuals in farming communities during that time period.
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KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)

Are you represented by Republican Congressmember David Valadao?

Over 500,000 of your fellow neighbors are at risk of losing Medicaid.

Over 230,000 kids and 32,000 elders

Here's how the republican budget will rip into your community

Raise your voice and tell him to keep his promise to protect Medicaid

#USPol #KernCounty #TulareCounty #KingsCounty #Medicaid

democrats-budget.house.gov/leg

Extreme Republican budget plans threaten the 137,000 people in Rep. David G. Valadao's district who count on SNAP to put food on the table.
Nearly 80 million Americans receive health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, which provide critical care throughout all stages of life. Medicaid covers everything from childbirth to nursing home care and everything in between. In Rep. David G. Valadao's district, the 507,388 people on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health care under Republican budget plans. This includes 231,532 children under the age of 19 and 32,000 seniors over 65 in Rep. David G. Valadao's district.
Under the Republican budget plan, the 21,000 people who receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act in Rep. David G. Valadao's district would see their average premium go up by $2,040 per year — a 100% increase. Many families would face even steeper consequences. A 60-year-old couple with a household income of $85,000 in Rep. David G. Valadao's district would see their health insurance costs increase by $18,949 per year — a 262% increase in premiums.
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