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90133 author: DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online 26 Oct 01:15
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771163/
tags: #california #manteca #sanjoaquincounty #tenantpurchaseact

Near Manteca, California. Formerly rehabilitation client harvesting milo maize. Now operating own farm under Tenant Purchase Act. A year and a half ahead on their payments. Average loan for purchase of farm and improvements in San Joaquin County is seven thousand four hundred and sixty-five dollars

#Manteca #California #TenantPurchaseAct #SanJoaquinCounty

This black and white photograph captures a moment of rural life, depicting three individuals in the midst of harvesting crops. The central figure appears to be an adult male wearing overalls and a cap, bending down with his hands reaching into the tall cornstalks. He is surrounded by two smaller figures who seem to be children dressed similarly in overalls, also engaged in picking or examining plants.

The scene suggests agricultural labor taking place on a farm located near Manteca, California, as mentioned in the description provided. The photograph appears to have been taken using film and may hold historical significance, capturing the daily life of rural communities during a particular time period.