![This black and white photograph depicts an outdoor rural scene with sparse vegetation. It shows a barren landscape, featuring several leafless trees that are likely dormant during the winter season or in early spring. In the mid-ground stands what appears to be a small wooden shed or outbuilding on rough terrain. Further back, there is another structure resembling a larger building possibly for residential use. The ground around these structures seems muddy and uneven with visible tire tracks suggesting recent vehicular activity.
Scattered debris and some unkempt foliage can be seen in the foreground near what looks like an unpaved road running diagonally across the image from bottom left to top right corner, further hinting at a rural setting possibly experiencing economic hardship. The sky is clear without any discernible clouds or weather phenomena.
The photograph has handwritten annotations: "One of 74 temporary homes on Bosque Farms Project." It also includes what appears to be an identifying code and date in the lower-left corner that reads, "1-302" with a cross underneath it followed by another number which seems like part of a sequence or cataloging system. The bottom right side has two additional codes: "(E)" possibly denoting Eastward orientation relative to north (which could be inferred from this era's cartography conventions) and the code "1-405", perhaps [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreib22xq3kp7pf2sk3w2imww5fvotr4lu756ubd22sgpvlo2edjzeva)
This black and white photograph depicts an outdoor rural scene with sparse vegetation. It shows a barren landscape, featuring several leafless trees that are likely dormant during the winter season or in early spring. In the mid-ground stands what appears to be a small wooden shed or outbuilding on rough terrain. Further back, there is another structure resembling a larger building possibly for residential use. The ground around these structures seems muddy and uneven with visible tire tracks suggesting recent vehicular activity. Scattered debris and some unkempt foliage can be seen in the foreground near what looks like an unpaved road running diagonally across the image from bottom left to top right corner, further hinting at a rural setting possibly experiencing economic hardship. The sky is clear without any discernible clouds or weather phenomena. The photograph has handwritten annotations: "One of 74 temporary homes on Bosque Farms Project." It also includes what appears to be an identifying code and date in the lower-left corner that reads, "1-302" with a cross underneath it followed by another number which seems like part of a sequence or cataloging system. The bottom right side has two additional codes: "(E)" possibly denoting Eastward orientation relative to north (which could be inferred from this era's cartography conventions) and the code "1-405", perhaps [...]
One of the 74 temporary homes. The permanent adobe structures are now under construction. Bosque Farms Project
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![The image depicts a rural scene featuring a group of modest, makeshift structures with an open field in the foreground. There is one large tree on the left side and several smaller ones scattered around. The photograph appears to be black-and-white or sepia-toned. In front of these buildings are what seems like farm equipment: a tractor, possibly attached to a cart or wagon, which suggests agricultural activity.
In the center stands an old-fashioned car parked beside one of the structures with its doors open; it looks as if someone is inside. One can see three individuals near this building—one standing by the door and two others in front, though they are not clearly visible due to their distance from the camera or possible obstruction by shadows.
The text on top reads "Temporary home of a resettled family," indicating that these structures served as housing for people who were relocated. The date noted at the bottom is 1926-5; however, without more context it's unclear what exactly this refers to within relation to Dorothea Lange or Bosque Farms Project.
Additional text on top includes references such as "Bosque Farms Project," which could be indicative of a larger project focused on establishing communities in rural areas. The name 'Longe' and the number 2390 might refer to either an individual associated with this setting, potentially Dorothea Lange herself (assumin [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreifggas3qzt5y5bkm4vyencijxvpuphsu33vojquxs3hin2cym3jzi)
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene from the early 1900s. It shows a person, presumably male due to their attire and build, standing beside a wooden fence on what appears to be a dirt road or path with tire tracks indicating it's used for vehicular travel.
He wears a dark-colored outfit including trousers and jacket, along with boots suitable for outdoor work. On his head is a wide-brimmed hat providing protection from the sun—a common accessory in rural settings during that era.
In front of him lies an old-fashioned rake or hoe which he seems to be either using on or resting against, suggesting agricultural activity possibly related to land preparation or maintenance. His posture indicates contemplation or pause as he gazes into a distance beyond his immediate vicinity.
The surrounding environment features barren trees and bushes indicative of arid conditions common in the American Southwest during early 20th-century rural life. The background shows another vehicle—a tractor with large wheels—indicating ongoing work on improving infrastructure, consistent with historical records that mention projects like "Bosque Farms Project."
There's handwriting at the top left corner which seems to be a description or note about this scene: 'Making diet roads; 18 ft gravel surface,' and references other places such as Bosque Teams Farm, New Mexico. The date on the photo is identified by two red s [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreifso6xdqs23ushfmapjal3w5qurjfd6z6jk2hjqzh7kfdmeokkrym)
