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Yugoslavian man taking over Japanese-operated farm

#Yugoslavian #Japanese #Caucasian #DorotheaLange’s #American #JapaneseAmericans #photography #DorotheaLange

A black and white photograph featuring a middle-aged Caucasian male standing confidently in front of a small single-story house. He is leaning on the porch railing with his arms crossed, exuding an air of self-assurance or perhaps casual contemplation. The man appears to be wearing work clothes: dark trousers paired with rolled-up sleeves over what could possibly be a lighter-colored shirt. His hair is short and neatly trimmed.

The home has white siding and trimmings around the windows and porch entrance. Behind him, we see lush greenery indicative of a well-maintained garden or yard, adding to the rural feel of the setting. Several potted plants are placed on the porch's floor alongside gardening tools like rakes and shovels that hint at ongoing work in this space.

The photograph is marked with handwritten annotations indicating its historical context as part of Dorothea Lange’s archive capturing American history during a time when Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps. The specific reference suggests the man's connection to taking over or working on a farm operated by someone who was affected by such relocation policies, which adds layers of narrative and social significance beyond just portraiture.

The overall atmosphere is one that captures not only an individual moment but also evokes broader themes related to identity, history, and socio-political conditions.

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