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Possibly: Pelican Bay Lumber Company, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: Pelican Bay Lumber Company, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Oregon, Klamath County, near Klamath Falls. Pelican Bay Lumber Company. Logs hauled to the mill by flat car, then dumped into the mill pond. Note markings on logs. Mills brand their logs like cattle brands and there is likewise rustling of logs]
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the heart of rural Oregon during the Great Depression. The image showcases what is possibly Pelican Bay Lumber Company near Klamath Falls, Klamath County. It offers a glimpse into the industrial landscape of that era, where economic hardships were prevalent. The scene captures an exterior view of the lumber mill, with logs being hauled to the site on flat cars before being dumped into the mill pond. Notably, Lange draws attention to markings on these logs - a practice reminiscent of branding cattle - highlighting how mills identified their timber resources. She also alludes to "rustling" in relation to log thefts or unauthorized logging activities. Lange's composition skillfully portrays both the rustic charm and harsh realities of life during this period. The dilapidated road leading up to the mill serves as a metaphor for the struggles faced by those living in rural America at that time. Through her lens, Lange masterfully captures not only an industrial scene but also conveys a profound sense of poverty and recession that plagued many communities across America during this tumultuous period. This photograph stands as a testament to her ability to document history while evoking empathy and understanding from viewers who engage with her powerful imagery.
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