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Housing for Oklahoma refugees. California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017759656/
The photograph shows a makeshift campsite with several people and various objects scattered around. In the foreground, there are overturned barrels, wooden posts holding up a makeshift awning or structure, and what appears to be an old oil drum lying on its side in a muddy puddle of water. In the middle ground, individuals can be seen engaged in different activities; some sitting while others appear to be working with objects such as buckets. The background is somewhat sparse but shows more of these wooden structures, possibly used for storage or support. A fence or barrier runs across part of the scene, and barbed wire stretches along it. The black-and-white photo has a dated quality, suggesting that this might have been taken during an earlier time period when such living conditions were common due to displacement or natural disasters like tornadoes in Oklahoma as referenced by Housing for Oklahoma refugees. The setting appears temporary and disorganized, reflecting the harsh realities faced by displaced individuals during challenging times. The image is credited with a date "15/27 4-8" at the top right corner which could be related to its photographic processing or cataloging system.
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