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As Person County eyes a promising $1.5 million in tax growth, budget pressures loom with a $360,000 ambulance replacement and soaring health insurance costs threatening financial stability.
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Person County has a solid plan for financing school projects now, but will face tough choices after 2028 as debt capacity tightens.
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Public outcry intensifies as survivors and advocates demand accountability from Person County's child-welfare system following tragic allegations of abuse and a child's death in foster care.
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Person County is exploring how to enhance its economic development by considering a funded Economic Development Commission that could transform local growth!
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Person County has approved the expansion of Piedmont Electric's substation, but concerns about its impact on local residents are rising.
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Emotional testimonies at the Person County Board meeting reveal shocking allegations of abuse and neglect within the child welfare system, sparking urgent calls for accountability and justice.
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The image displays a historic log cabin with visible signs of wear and partial collapse. The structure features a gabled roof, exposed wooden logs for walls, and a rudimentary ladder leading to an open window or door on its side. Surrounding the building is a pile of additional chopped wood, indicative of ongoing maintenance or construction activity. A footpath can be seen traversing across the grassy field towards what appears to be another structure in the distance, suggesting this cabin may serve as part of larger homesteads found within Person County, North Carolina during times when tobacco barns were prevalent for processing and storing crops.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tobacco barn without front shelter. The footpath across the field leads to the main house. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017824986/
This black and white photograph depicts an old wooden tobacco barn with a metal roof. The building appears weathered, showing signs of age such as peeling paint and broken siding on the upper section where some planks are missing or loose. In front of the barn is a pile of wood logs stacked haphazardly to one side, suggesting recent use in construction or maintenance work around the property. A faded sign with partially visible text hangs from the lower right corner of the roof; however, only words "Chesterfield" and possibly more are legible. The background features an expansive field with what appears to be tobacco plants grown for cultivation. Trees bordering the left side suggest that this barn is situated in a rural area. The setting evokes a historical atmosphere, reflecting on agricultural practices of past decades when such buildings were integral to American farming landscapes. Given its distinctive architecture and context within North Carolina's Person County, it likely holds significance as part of America’s tobacco history.
The tobacco barn, a distinctive American architectural form. Note tobacco growing in field behind barn. Person County, North Carolina
#American #NorthCarolina #Chesterfield #NorthCarolinas #PersonCounty #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772422/
The image depicts a black and white photograph featuring an old story-and-a-half weatherboard house situated in what appears to be rural North Carolina. The structure has visible siding, a gabled roof with exposed wooden rafters, and is surrounded by overgrown vegetation including trees that provide shade. In the foreground, there's noticeable soil erosion on the slopes leading up to the building, indicating possible land management challenges or natural conditions affecting stability of terrain in this area. The house appears modest but sturdy, with a small porch at one end offering some respite from direct exposure to elements like sun and rain. The scene is devoid of people, which may imply abandonment or lesser frequent habitation. On the right side of the image, we can see part of what seems to be a tobacco field, indicative of agricultural activity in this region. In terms of geographical context, Person County falls within North Carolina's Piedmont area known for its fertile soil and historical cultivation practices including tobacco farming which was prevalent during earlier times.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Story-and-a-half weatherboard house. Note chinaberry tree, common for shade. Note soil erosion in foreground. Note corner of tobacco field. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #NorthCarolinas […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
The image depicts a black and white scene with three individuals seated on the porch of a wooden structure, likely in rural North Carolina. The central figure is an adult woman wearing a head wrap and casual clothing, holding what appears to be a cigarette or food item near her mouth while looking toward the camera. She sits between two children; one child lies closer to her side with their legs stretched out on the porch floor, appearing relaxed but not engaging directly with the camera, and another child is seated further away from them, resting against the woman's arm in an upright position. The setting includes a wooden fence or gate partially visible behind the figures. The environment suggests an outdoor rural area during daytime hours based on the shadows cast by nearby trees. A utility pole stands to the left of the scene, and various other elements like rocks scattered around add texture to the ground beside them. Additional context from external information indicates that this photograph could be associated with a historical narrative involving tobacco sharecroppers in Person County, North Carolina. The presence of pigs under pine trees within an enclosure suggests farm life activities typical for rural communities during certain periods.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tobacco sharecropper's daughter getting eggs from hen's nest in the henhouse. Enclosure for the pig is just beyond under the pine trees. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #undefined […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an older man sitting on the front porch of a rustic wooden house, holding a baby in his arms. He appears contemplative or somewhat stern as he gazes directly at the camera with a serious expression. The man wears overalls that suggest rural work attire, possibly indicative of a farmer's uniform, and is seated next to what seems like a worn-out hat on the porch floor. The setting exudes an aura of poverty and hard living conditions, emphasized by weathered wooden planks for flooring where cracks are visible, and stone foundation suggesting age. The backdrop includes a large barn-like structure with vertical boards which has "3-CIRPI" handwritten in the upper corner, potentially indicating ownership or documentation information. No discernible background elements such as trees or other people suggest isolation and solitude, possibly highlighting the man's life conditions during that time period. This image is likely part of Dorothea Lange’s series capturing rural America at a critical moment before major social changes, reflecting societal struggles like poverty amidst agricultural labor practices in places like North Carolina. The photograph encapsulates a poignant human story from an American past where individuals' fates were deeply tied to the land and economic systems they lived within.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Mr. Whitfield, tobacco sharecropper, with baby on front porch. North Carolina, Person County
#Whitfield #NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #DorotheaLange’s #America #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772104/
![The image depicts a black and white photograph featuring an aged log cabin with exposed wooden logs making up the structure. The roof is steeply pitched, covered in what appears to be asphalt shingles or tar paper, supported by simple vertical beams at regular intervals along its length.
On one side of the cabin stands a man dressed in period-appropriate clothing including overalls and a wide-brimmed hat indicative of rural American attire from an earlier era. He is positioned near a large wooden door framed with metal hardware typical for such buildings during that time, suggesting functionality rather than aesthetic design. Beside him lies what seems to be sheet iron or perhaps a metal furnace vent cover on the ground.
The cabin sits within a natural environment surrounded by tall trees and appears weathered, implying its long-standing use as both storage space and possibly part of agricultural operations like tobacco barns in North Carolina's Person County. Various stacks of timber leaning against the structure indicate ongoing maintenance work or recent usage related to construction or repairs. The overall scene evokes historical rural life with an emphasis on manual labor and self-sufficiency.
In terms of additional context, it could be associated with a specific historical period where log cabins were prevalent in America's agricultural communities. This image mi [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreigugydkp3wew6i5zk53y363gr5yxwxeyja74wpi7vj465inroo2h4)
The image depicts a black and white photograph featuring an aged log cabin with exposed wooden logs making up the structure. The roof is steeply pitched, covered in what appears to be asphalt shingles or tar paper, supported by simple vertical beams at regular intervals along its length. On one side of the cabin stands a man dressed in period-appropriate clothing including overalls and a wide-brimmed hat indicative of rural American attire from an earlier era. He is positioned near a large wooden door framed with metal hardware typical for such buildings during that time, suggesting functionality rather than aesthetic design. Beside him lies what seems to be sheet iron or perhaps a metal furnace vent cover on the ground. The cabin sits within a natural environment surrounded by tall trees and appears weathered, implying its long-standing use as both storage space and possibly part of agricultural operations like tobacco barns in North Carolina's Person County. Various stacks of timber leaning against the structure indicate ongoing maintenance work or recent usage related to construction or repairs. The overall scene evokes historical rural life with an emphasis on manual labor and self-sufficiency. In terms of additional context, it could be associated with a specific historical period where log cabins were prevalent in America's agricultural communities. This image mi [...]
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tobacco barn. Person County, North Carolina. Piece of sheet iron on the left is used to cover the opening of the furnace when starting the fire
#NorthCarolina #American #NorthCarolinas #PersonCounty #America […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
A black and white photograph depicting a two-story wooden house situated in a rural setting. The home features vertical siding, with visible gaps between boards suggesting some wear or age. A large chinaberry tree stands to the left of the structure, its dense foliage providing shade over part of the roofline. In front of the house is an eroded earth mound along a dirt path leading up to it and beyond into fields on either side. The surrounding landscape appears somewhat unkempt, with grasses and weeds growing in patches around the base of trees and mounds. The presence of tobacco plants indicates agricultural activity or remnants thereof. A sense of abandonment pervades the scene due to overgrowth and erosion patterns, including prominent soil degradation at the foreground's edge where a dirt path splits into two directions. In Story-and-a-half weatherboard house notation implies historical context for architectural style; chinaberry tree suggests regionality in North Carolina as it is native there. Soil erosion indicates environmental challenges or neglect within this rural setting. The image captures a moment of stillness and decay, possibly symbolizing the passage of time and changes to agricultural practices in Person County, NC.
Story-and-a-half weatherboard house. Note chinaberry tree, common for shade. Note soil erosion in foreground. Note corner of tobacco field. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772429/
![The image depicts a rural landscape in black and white. It features an unpaved dirt road stretching from the foreground into the distance, bordered by fields on either side. The left field appears to be fallow or used for grazing animals, with sparse vegetation and some patches of bare ground. On the right, there are cultivated tobacco fields visible through a treeline that separates them from other farmland.
The landscape is dotted with trees at various distances, indicating diverse woodland areas scattered across the terrain. The sky overhead appears overcast, suggesting it might be an early morning or late afternoon setting due to the soft shadows cast on the ground.
In terms of context provided by the alt text and additional information mentioned in the source link, this photograph seems to capture a typical farm scene from Person County, North Carolina. It highlights tobacco cultivation as one of the primary agricultural activities in the region during that period. The fine sandy roads are indicative of the area's soil composition, which is suitable for growing cash crops like tobacco.
The operator’s house between trees at left side further indicates rural farming practices where homes and other structures were often built on or near farmland. Overall, this image encapsulates a moment in time from America's agricultural past, showcasing both the land itself and it [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreifsui7sbl4i3ef7jpo3bxcgptz74yzfuxj75tengujpi26wxwvuxi)
The image depicts a rural landscape in black and white. It features an unpaved dirt road stretching from the foreground into the distance, bordered by fields on either side. The left field appears to be fallow or used for grazing animals, with sparse vegetation and some patches of bare ground. On the right, there are cultivated tobacco fields visible through a treeline that separates them from other farmland. The landscape is dotted with trees at various distances, indicating diverse woodland areas scattered across the terrain. The sky overhead appears overcast, suggesting it might be an early morning or late afternoon setting due to the soft shadows cast on the ground. In terms of context provided by the alt text and additional information mentioned in the source link, this photograph seems to capture a typical farm scene from Person County, North Carolina. It highlights tobacco cultivation as one of the primary agricultural activities in the region during that period. The fine sandy roads are indicative of the area's soil composition, which is suitable for growing cash crops like tobacco. The operator’s house between trees at left side further indicates rural farming practices where homes and other structures were often built on or near farmland. Overall, this image encapsulates a moment in time from America's agricultural past, showcasing both the land itself and it [...]
Farm landscape, Person County, North Carolina, showing tobacco fields, pasture, fine woods, white sandy roads, and operator's house between trees at left
#PersonCounty #NorthCarolina #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772424/
![The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin with weathered planks and corrugated metal roofing, showing signs of age. The structure appears to be an old homestead made up primarily of logs stacked horizontally on top one another without any visible nails or fasteners, characteristic of "double-log" construction methods that were common in rural dwellings during the early 20th century.
An individual is standing at a partially open door with their head and shoulders peeking out, suggesting an air of modesty. They are dressed in light-colored clothing typical for warmer climates or summer wear. The person's posture indicates they might be engaged in some daily activity within the cabin.
To the right side outside the structure sits another individual on what seems to be a porch swing, with their body facing away from the camera and towards the interior of the home, adding an element of contemplation or waiting.
Various objects are scattered around: boards leaning against the exterior wall that might indicate ongoing repairs or alterations; items placed under the eaves such as buckets possibly for rainwater collection. A wooden planked ramp leads into a side entrance of what could be another room within this log cabin, indicating some form of multi-level living space.
The setting is rural with trees and foliage visible in the background suggesting that it might have been take [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreif33i6eudfw5x5lsmsabmlhwbvzbde4fjsapn6w4bpi5n5tzdbsjq)
The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin with weathered planks and corrugated metal roofing, showing signs of age. The structure appears to be an old homestead made up primarily of logs stacked horizontally on top one another without any visible nails or fasteners, characteristic of "double-log" construction methods that were common in rural dwellings during the early 20th century. An individual is standing at a partially open door with their head and shoulders peeking out, suggesting an air of modesty. They are dressed in light-colored clothing typical for warmer climates or summer wear. The person's posture indicates they might be engaged in some daily activity within the cabin. To the right side outside the structure sits another individual on what seems to be a porch swing, with their body facing away from the camera and towards the interior of the home, adding an element of contemplation or waiting. Various objects are scattered around: boards leaning against the exterior wall that might indicate ongoing repairs or alterations; items placed under the eaves such as buckets possibly for rainwater collection. A wooden planked ramp leads into a side entrance of what could be another room within this log cabin, indicating some form of multi-level living space. The setting is rural with trees and foliage visible in the background suggesting that it might have been take [...]
Double log cabin of share tenants who raise tobacco. Family of eight has been on this place six or seven years. Person County, North Carolina
#PersonCounty #NorthCarolina #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772423/
The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an old-fashioned wooden well situated in the middle of a cornfield. The structure includes a small wooden platform, two barrels stacked together with "NC" inscribed on one barrel, and a bucket attached to a pulley system for drawing water from below ground level. Surrounding this setup is tall corn stalks reaching up toward an overcast sky, indicating it might be late summer or early autumn when crops are ripe but not yet harvested. The simplicity of the scene suggests rural life focused on agriculture in North Carolina's Person County area during a historical period captured by Dorothea Lange as part of her documentary work documenting sharecropper tobacco farms.
sharecropper tobacco farm. The path between the house and the well is well worn. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #twobarrels #NorthCarolinas #PersonCounty #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772396/
A black-and-white photograph depicting a person plowing with an animal. The individual, wearing overalls and a hat for protection from the sun, is standing next to a mule or donkey equipped with a yoke that connects it to a pair of wooden implements used for cutting through soil or vegetation. They are navigating a field surrounded by grassy patches and trees in what appears to be rural North Carolina's Person County near Highway 144. This image provides insight into the agricultural practices during Dorothea Lange’s time, showcasing manual labor methods employed on tobacco farms amidst challenging environmental conditions.
plowing corn. He is a tenant who raises mainly tobacco, and has lived here for four years. The corn field is grassy and poor. Off Highway 144. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #NorthCarolinas #PersonCounty #DorotheaLange’s #undefined […]
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A black and white photograph of a rustic log cabin with vertical wooden planks. In front of the structure, there's an old-fashioned horse-drawn cart parked on uneven ground covered in grass. The surrounding landscape is dotted with tall pine trees against a cloudy sky. A field or pasture can be glimpsed to one side.
Sharecropper tobacco barn showing tobacco in field across the road Person County, North Carolina. Off Highway 144
#PersonCounty #NorthCarolina #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772342/
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene with two individuals. On the left side, there's a child sitting on the ground engaged in some activity involving papers or fabric spread out before them. The child appears to be wearing period clothing typical of early 20th-century America.
In front of the seated individual is what seems to be a makeshift playhouse covered by burlap cloth. This structure has an open top and features various objects such as a stick, some clothes, possibly blankets or bedding materials inside it. There are additional items scattered around outside near this child's seat like more papers, fabric scraps, and other miscellaneous objects.
The surrounding environment is grassy with trees in the background suggesting a countryside setting. The photo has an overall grainy texture indicative of early 20th-century photography techniques. A handwritten inscription on top reads "T-C-H-P P1", possibly indicating its source or cataloging information for historical records such as those found within archives like the Farm Security Administration (FSA) photograph collection.
The caption includes additional contextual details, mentioning that this image is from Person County in North Carolina and refers to a sharecropper child playing with tobacco. The overall atmosphere of the picture evokes a sense of daily life during rural Ameri [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreibrxk4awc4ernb7m2uf7274ke5kd6h6d7oi3vjebtndth6bprunqu)
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor rural scene with two individuals. On the left side, there's a child sitting on the ground engaged in some activity involving papers or fabric spread out before them. The child appears to be wearing period clothing typical of early 20th-century America. In front of the seated individual is what seems to be a makeshift playhouse covered by burlap cloth. This structure has an open top and features various objects such as a stick, some clothes, possibly blankets or bedding materials inside it. There are additional items scattered around outside near this child's seat like more papers, fabric scraps, and other miscellaneous objects. The surrounding environment is grassy with trees in the background suggesting a countryside setting. The photo has an overall grainy texture indicative of early 20th-century photography techniques. A handwritten inscription on top reads "T-C-H-P P1", possibly indicating its source or cataloging information for historical records such as those found within archives like the Farm Security Administration (FSA) photograph collection. The caption includes additional contextual details, mentioning that this image is from Person County in North Carolina and refers to a sharecropper child playing with tobacco. The overall atmosphere of the picture evokes a sense of daily life during rural Ameri [...]
Tobacco sharecropper child playing. Note burlap covered playhouse. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #America #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772341/
The image depicts an older Black man sitting on the porch of a wooden cabin. He is wearing overalls, work boots, and a hat, indicative of rural or agricultural life. His hands are clasped in his lap as he sits with crossed legs, suggesting contemplation or rest. The setting appears rustic and modest, possibly reflecting economic conditions from an earlier era. Notably, the image carries historical context through its black-and-white composition and is attributed to Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer known for her work during the Great Depression documenting social issues in America.
Father of sharecropper family. He is sixty-nine years old, has six acres of tobacco, has a large family. Heard in conversation on his porch, "Land is like folks. It gets tired and needs a rest." Person County, North Carolina
#sixacres #PersonCounty […]
[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an old wooden structure situated in what appears to be rural farmland. This building, referred to as a henhouse on a tobacco farm based on the provided context, shows signs of wear and disrepair with its weathered planks and partially collapsed walls. Surrounding this structure are tall pine trees that frame the scene, standing prominently against an overcast sky which suggests either early morning or late afternoon lighting conditions. The field in front is barren, indicating it may be fallow for tobacco cultivation as per typical agricultural cycles. No people can be seen within the vicinity of the henhouse. The photograph has a monochromatic tone and captures a sense of stillness and abandonment. There's also text overlaid on the image that reads "D-DEPP," which seems to be part of an artist or photographer's signature. Additional information about this particular work can be found in connection with Henhouse on tobacco farm, hinting at its subject matter being related to agricultural practices within Person County, North Carolina. The photograph is credited under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY), allowing for the distribution and use of the image provided appropriate credit is given.
Henhouse on tobacco farm. Note pine trees, road, field. Person County, North Carolina
#Henhouse #NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772330/
A black and white photograph showing the hands of a person interacting with a plant in an agricultural setting. The individual appears to be examining or tending to a leafy tobacco plant, based on its large leaves and overall shape. In the background, there is another field that seems less cultivated compared to where the main action occurs. Trees are visible beyond this field, indicating the presence of some forested land in the distance. This image could potentially tell us about agricultural practices or rural life during a certain period as it looks historical based on its style and quality. Additional information suggests this photo may be connected with White owner topping tobacco plant in Person County, North Carolina. The credit for the photograph is given to Dorothea Lange, an American photographer known for her work capturing social issues throughout America's migrant communities during the early 20th century.
White owner topping tobacco plant. Person County, North Carolina
#White #NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #DorotheaLange #American #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772648/
A black and white photograph showing a person standing amidst rows of tobacco plants in what appears to be an outdoor field. The individual is wearing denim overalls, gloves, and has their right hand resting on one of the large leaves of a plant. They appear focused on inspecting or tending to the crops. The photo carries text "L-DOROTHIA LANGE" across the top left corner in white letters, suggesting it may be associated with Dorothea Lange's work. Additional information indicates this image is related to tobacco farming practices and possibly reflects rural life conditions during a specific time period or context provided by Tenant Topping Tobacco from Person County, North Carolina.
tenant topping tobacco. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #L-DOROTHIALANGE #DorotheaLanges #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772658/
The black and white photograph depicts an individual working in a field with large plants, likely tobacco. The person is dressed in what appears to be traditional farm attire including overalls and a wide-brimmed hat for sun protection. They are bent slightly forward as they tend to the crops, suggesting manual labor such as weeding or harvesting. In the background, more rows of similar plants extend into the distance under an open sky with trees visible far off in what seems like rural North Carolina's Person County setting. The photograph is marked by a series of alphanumeric characters at the top which could indicate categorization for archival purposes but do not convey any additional information about its context or content beyond that it was taken within years 1938-42, and possibly linked to Dorothea Lange who documented this type of work.
tenant topping tobacco. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #NorthCarolinas #PersonCounty #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772615/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting two individuals in front of what appears to be the side of an old wooden structure. The main subject, presumably male based on physical appearance, stands with his body slightly turned towards us but facing directly into the camera lens. He wears overalls, a light-colored shirt visible at the collar, and is wearing a straw hat indicative of rural or agricultural work attire. His expression appears solemn. Behind him to the right side of the frame, partially obscured by the main subject's figure, there seems to be another individual who might be younger in age; this person's face shows only from below the chin up, making it impossible to discern their gender or specific features clearly. The setting is reminiscent of a historical farmstead. The photograph has been annotated with handwritten text at the top right corner that includes what appears to be Russian script and numbers "3-2551," possibly indicating cataloging information for archival purposes. Additional context on this image can potentially link it to sharecropping in Tobacco cultivation, referencing Person County, North Carolina as mentioned from an external source.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Tobacco sharecropper. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #Russian #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772186/
The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly woman sitting in a wooden rocking chair, holding an infant. The setting appears to be inside a modest dwelling with exposed brickwork on the wall behind her. She wears a patterned dress and high-heeled shoes while attentively cradling the baby dressed in light-colored clothing. Additional information about this image can be found at Tobacco sharecropper's wife nurses the baby after washing the dishes and before "straightening up the house." Person County, North Carolina: https://images.loener.nl/DorotheaLange/full/6495/6495b7e4ba25398d90c4f717.jpg
Tobacco sharecropper's wife nurses the baby after washing the dishes and before "straightening up the house." Person County, North Carolina
#PersonCounty #NorthCarolina #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772185/
![The image depicts a rustic wooden structure with visible signs of wear and age. The building appears to be constructed primarily from logs, some stacked horizontally while others are vertically arranged in what looks like an old-fashioned barn or farmhouse design. One notable feature is the large chimney made from stone on one side of the building's exterior wall.
The roof has a slanted slope with visible shingles that seem somewhat discolored and aged. There appears to be missing wood planks, suggesting areas where repairs might have been needed in the past. A wooden ladder leans against the structure near what could possibly serve as an entrance or storage area for logs.
In front of this rustic building is a small open space with scattered dirt on the ground. On one side lies a pile of firewood next to the chimney, indicating that the fireplace inside may still be used regularly. This scene evokes a sense of rural life and historical architecture, possibly from an earlier time period when such structures were more common.
The black-and-white image suggests it was captured with vintage photography techniques or in grayscale for stylistic reasons. There is text on the photo's border that reads "1948 - 2016" which might indicate a date of significance related to the structure, possibly its construction period or when an event occurred involving this location.
The conte [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreidbs2hlwgf2yifaxfpqeuroxebaet345jpltegm6ka3jtdmh75lji)
The image depicts a rustic wooden structure with visible signs of wear and age. The building appears to be constructed primarily from logs, some stacked horizontally while others are vertically arranged in what looks like an old-fashioned barn or farmhouse design. One notable feature is the large chimney made from stone on one side of the building's exterior wall. The roof has a slanted slope with visible shingles that seem somewhat discolored and aged. There appears to be missing wood planks, suggesting areas where repairs might have been needed in the past. A wooden ladder leans against the structure near what could possibly serve as an entrance or storage area for logs. In front of this rustic building is a small open space with scattered dirt on the ground. On one side lies a pile of firewood next to the chimney, indicating that the fireplace inside may still be used regularly. This scene evokes a sense of rural life and historical architecture, possibly from an earlier time period when such structures were more common. The black-and-white image suggests it was captured with vintage photography techniques or in grayscale for stylistic reasons. There is text on the photo's border that reads "1948 - 2016" which might indicate a date of significance related to the structure, possibly its construction period or when an event occurred involving this location. The conte [...]
Tobacco barn with newly plastered furnace in preparation for "putting in." Note main roof of tin and shelter roof of shingles. Person County, North Carolina
#NorthCarolina #PersonCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772173/
This black and white photograph depicts a rustic log cabin with visible horizontal logs on its exterior. The structure appears weathered, suggesting considerable age or exposure to the elements. It has a steeply pitched gable roof with exposed rafters at one end, indicating an open space likely intended for storage or sheltering livestock. Adjacent to this main building is a smaller outbuilding with vertical siding and a single window on its side wall facing outward. The ground around both buildings shows overgrown grass and wildflowers, hinting that the property may not be actively maintained or farmed at present. A dirt path runs from the foreground towards the barns. The setting seems rural, possibly in North Carolina as indicated by the caption referencing a Tobacco barn and shed in Person County. The image's high contrast between light and shadow emphasizes textures such as rough wood grain on the log cabin and finer details of weathered paint or plaster on the siding structure.
Tobacco barn and shed. Person County, North Carolina
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772168/
The picture is a black and white photo depicting an old wooden barn with vertical plank siding. The structure appears weathered, with some of the planks leaning or buckling outwards from their positions on the building's exterior wall. In front of this barn stands what seems to be part of another log cabin made up of horizontal logs visible at its base and foundation level. The ground is rough and uneven, featuring scattered rocks, dried grass patches, and some bare soil exposed where vegetation has been removed or not grown naturally due to the structure's presence. The overall setting suggests a rural environment with historical architecture that might be associated with agricultural practices in North Carolina as indicated by additional textual information present at the top of the photo. The upper part of the image contains text which is likely an identification label, reading "3-STTY," possibly referencing cataloging or archival purposes for this photograph. The source attribution points towards a digital archive hosted on images.loener.nl with further context provided in that link regarding construction techniques and historical backgrounds related to tobacco barns in Person County, North Carolina.
Showing construction of tobacco barn. Person County, North Carolina
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772166/
A black and white photograph depicting a person's hand reaching up to inspect the leaves of a tobacco plant in an agricultural field. The image appears aged, possibly historical or documentary in nature, emphasizing rural farming practices. The caption "Tenant Farmer Topping Tobacco" suggests this scene is set on farmland owned by tenants rather than landowners themselves. It references Person County in North Carolina and provides context about the labor involved in maintaining tobacco crops during that period. This photograph captures a moment of agricultural work, highlighting human interaction with crop cultivation as part of rural life history or social commentary on farming practices at that time.
tenant farmer topping tobacco. Person County, North Carolina
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772153/
