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Grateful beyond words to every partner who powered our Spring Resource Fair this week 🌮 Special thanks to all for helping families walk away with free wellness checks, bags full of food, and more. This is what serving the Valley looks like. #CentralValley #Firebaugh #ResourceFair
Today we visited the Coalinga College Center in Firebaugh to speak with senior high school students preparing to attend college this fall! I hope the students felt more motivated and excited than ever after our visit to begin their journey into college. #teamsoria #Firebaugh #cradletocareer
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an older man with dark, bushy eyebrows, a full beard, and mustache. He appears to be in his late 50s or early 60s based on visible signs of aging such as wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. The man has pale skin tones indicative of someone who may have spent significant time outdoors.
He is wearing what seems like an old-fashioned, loose-fitting woolen coat with a wide lapel collar that drapes over his chest area. Over this outer garment, he dons a dark-colored fisherman's hat, which was commonly worn by fishermen or outdoor laborers to protect from the sun and elements during daylight hours.
The man is standing in an open space, possibly outdoors given the clear sky behind him. His posture suggests confidence; one hand rests on his hip while the other holds what appears to be a pen or small tool between his thumb and index finger. This could signify that he is at work or engaged in some form of manual labor.
The background reveals minimal details but seems devoid of any notable objects, structures, or distinct features aside from an indistinct horizon line which implies distance. The lighting on the man's face suggests a bright overhead source, typical for outdoor settings during daylight hours.
A piece of text visible at the top left corner reads "1840-E," and there is another smaller inscription near the bottom right that seems to be less legible due to image [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreihkahkwq26cys5adfzxlwa2gwva3wlybwzqfcinpeq77eu4zzjbqe)
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an older man with dark, bushy eyebrows, a full beard, and mustache. He appears to be in his late 50s or early 60s based on visible signs of aging such as wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. The man has pale skin tones indicative of someone who may have spent significant time outdoors. He is wearing what seems like an old-fashioned, loose-fitting woolen coat with a wide lapel collar that drapes over his chest area. Over this outer garment, he dons a dark-colored fisherman's hat, which was commonly worn by fishermen or outdoor laborers to protect from the sun and elements during daylight hours. The man is standing in an open space, possibly outdoors given the clear sky behind him. His posture suggests confidence; one hand rests on his hip while the other holds what appears to be a pen or small tool between his thumb and index finger. This could signify that he is at work or engaged in some form of manual labor. The background reveals minimal details but seems devoid of any notable objects, structures, or distinct features aside from an indistinct horizon line which implies distance. The lighting on the man's face suggests a bright overhead source, typical for outdoor settings during daylight hours. A piece of text visible at the top left corner reads "1840-E," and there is another smaller inscription near the bottom right that seems to be less legible due to image [...]
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Firebaugh, California. Came from Webber Falls, Oklahoma with two grown sons in 1938. Cotton pickers
#Firebaugh #California #WebberFalls #Oklahoma #Cotton #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771186/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene that appears to be from the early 1900s. It features a group of six individuals standing on what looks like arid, open land with sparse vegetation. In the foreground, there are two men walking towards a wooden structure which seems to serve as a makeshift shack or shelter; one man is wearing a hat and carrying a long stick while another has his hands in his pockets. Two more people stand near this structure engaged in conversation. Further back on the right side of the frame, an individual appears to be observing something with binoculars. On the left-hand side, two men are walking away from the group; one is wearing a hat and carrying what looks like a rifle or similar object over his shoulder while the other walks beside him without any notable accessories. In the background, several modest wooden buildings can be seen along with an old-fashioned car parked near them. The overall atmosphere of this photograph conveys a sense of rural life during that era, possibly related to agricultural work given the context provided by the text mentioning cotton workers and living conditions on the west side of San Joaquin Valley in California.
Untitled photo, possibly relatd to: Outskirts of Firebaugh. West side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Six families with twenty-two children live in this house. Cotton workers: "He's good (the boss). He lets us live here without paying rent." […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
A black and white photograph shows a man dressed in winter clothing, including a coat, hat, and gloves. He is gesturing with his right hand while pointing towards the camera or something out of frame to his left side. The background appears plain without any distinguishable features. A filmstrip caption on the top-left corner indicates "FIREBAUGH, CALIFORNIA / 1938" along with a code "E-2067."
Firebaugh, California. Came from Webber Falls, Oklahoma with two grown sons in 1938. Cotton pickers
#Firebaugh #California #WebberFalls #Oklahoma #Cotton #FIREBAUGH #CALIFORNIA #E-2067 #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771185/
The image is a black and white photograph of an older man who appears to be standing outside. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, commonly known as a "bucket" hat, which was often worn by workers or farmers for protection from the sun. The subject has dark stubble on his face and is dressed in what seems to be work clothes: a heavy-duty jacket with visible wear at the cuffs and seams, suggesting it's been well-used; trousers held up by suspenders that have a metal clip attached; and possibly denim pants or overalls underneath. The man stands confidently with arms crossed, exuding an air of resilience. He holds what appears to be a cigarette in his right hand while clutching something small between his fingers on the left side. His expression is serious but not confrontational - it's difficult to discern any clear emotion from his facial features. In the background, there are faint outlines that suggest an outdoor setting with open space and possibly structures or equipment at some distance away, though they're blurred and details cannot be made out clearly. The quality of light suggests a sunny day without harsh shadows on the subject, indicating it could either be morning or late afternoon.
Firebaugh, California. Came from Webber Falls, Oklahoma with two grown sons in 1938. Cotton pickers
#Firebaugh #California #WebberFalls #Oklahoma #Cotton #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771184/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an old rural wooden house with weathered siding. Several individuals, including men, women, children, are standing or leaning against the structure of this home as well as in front of it. A vintage automobile is parked near one side of the building. In the background, there appears to be another similar-looking wood-barn style outbuilding. The environment suggests a farm-like setting with open land and sparse vegetation visible around the house. The people are dressed modestly; some wear dresses or suits appropriate for rural work attire from an earlier era, possibly suggesting that they might be laborers or agricultural workers. There's no direct indication of their occupation in this snapshot but contextual clues hint at a possible connection to farming due to the presence of farm buildings and open land. The photograph seems historical given its graininess and monochrome nature; it evokes an atmosphere reflective of life during rural America, potentially post-World War II era based on clothing styles. The overall impression is one of modest living conditions within a communal setting with individuals likely sharing resources or support among themselves.
Outskirts of Firebaugh, west side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Six families with twenty-two children live in this house. Cotton workers. "He's good (the boss) he lets us live here without paying rent"
#Firebaugh #SanJoaquinValley #California […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
![The image is a black and white photograph of an older man outdoors. He appears to be in his 60s or possibly even older, with visible wrinkles on his face and hands indicating age. The man has a full beard and mustache that are grayish-white, suggesting he may have been active in labor-intensive work for many years.
He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat commonly used by agricultural workers to shield from the sun's rays. His expression is serious with deep-set eyes gazing slightly off-camera, possibly indicating contemplation or concern about his situation. He appears to be mid-gesture as he holds up one hand in what could be interpreted as a wave or a stop sign.
The man is dressed in work attire: a coat that looks like it has been worn and perhaps patched at places where the fabric might have worn out due to labor, suggesting frequent use for fieldwork. The texture of his clothes indicates they are made from durable material suitable for manual agricultural tasks.
In terms of background context, this image is linked with Dorothea Lange's work during a time when she documented various social issues in America, including the Dust Bowl era and its impact on rural communities like California where laborers were often exploited. The specific mention "Cotton picker near Firebaugh, California" suggests that this man could be part of agricultural workforce facing hardship due to economic conditions or exploitation.
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The image is a black and white photograph of an older man outdoors. He appears to be in his 60s or possibly even older, with visible wrinkles on his face and hands indicating age. The man has a full beard and mustache that are grayish-white, suggesting he may have been active in labor-intensive work for many years. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat commonly used by agricultural workers to shield from the sun's rays. His expression is serious with deep-set eyes gazing slightly off-camera, possibly indicating contemplation or concern about his situation. He appears to be mid-gesture as he holds up one hand in what could be interpreted as a wave or a stop sign. The man is dressed in work attire: a coat that looks like it has been worn and perhaps patched at places where the fabric might have worn out due to labor, suggesting frequent use for fieldwork. The texture of his clothes indicates they are made from durable material suitable for manual agricultural tasks. In terms of background context, this image is linked with Dorothea Lange's work during a time when she documented various social issues in America, including the Dust Bowl era and its impact on rural communities like California where laborers were often exploited. The specific mention "Cotton picker near Firebaugh, California" suggests that this man could be part of agricultural workforce facing hardship due to economic conditions or exploitation. The image conv [...]
Cotton picker near Firebaugh, California
#Cotton #Firebaugh #California #DorotheaLanges #America #theDustBowl #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771279/
OMG #Firebaugh just got the shoutout on AFC divisional game broadcast. #NorCal high 5. (Josh Allen is a native son)
Historic Wage Increases for TomaTek Workers as Teamsters Local 856 Ratifies First Contract #United_States #Teamsters_Local_856 #TomaTek #wage_increases #Firebaugh
Did my first @rivianofficial.bsky.social
450 mile road trip from Napa to OC down CA-5, stopping in #Firebaugh and #Buttonwillow at RAN charging stations. It was awesome! Didn’t even consider using a NACS!!
