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**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 11

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Old Catholic church on edge of potato town. "The Oakies and Arkies" live four in a room around here. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

#OldCatholic #Oakies #Arkies #Merrill #KlamathCounty #Oregon #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773314/

The image shows an old wooden structure with a prominent entrance featuring double doors and a semicircular transom window above. The building appears to be weathered, suggesting its age and exposure to the elements over time. A set of three steps leads up to the main door, which is flanked by smaller side entrances that resemble shuttered windows or secondary exits. In front of this structure lies an arid landscape with sparse vegetation, indicative of a dry climate possibly within Oregon as referenced in the provided context.
The overall scene conveys a sense of historical significance and abandonment, capturing the rustic charm of rural America during the early 20th century. The photograph is rendered in black and white, which adds to its nostalgic atmosphere and emphasizes texture contrasts between the wooden building and the surrounding landscape.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Feb 8

Feb 8

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Old Catholic church on edge of potato town. "The Oakies and Arkies" live four in a room around here. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

#OldCatholic #Oakies #Arkies #Merrill #KlamathCounty #Oregon #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773330/

The image depicts an old-style wooden church with a simple and rustic design. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the textures of the wood planks and shingles on the roof. A prominent feature is the arched doorway at ground level, which has two double doors and decorative fan lights above it. Above this entrance, there's an upper section that includes another door with a rounded top window element, perhaps for ventilation or light.
The church appears to be situated in an open area, as indicated by the visible dry grass around its foundation. The structure is supported by wooden supports on one side and has steps leading up to it from ground level. A round vent can also be seen at the peak of a gabled section above the doorway. There's no sign of modern elements or people in this photograph, which suggests that it may have been taken during an earlier period when such churches were common.
Given the context provided by the caption and reference to rural Oregon, one could infer that this church is likely part of a historical community setting, reflecting the architecture typical of early settlements.

**Dorothea Lange** @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online · Oct 3, 2023

Oct 3, 2023

Dorothea Lange @DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online

Untitled photo, possibly related to: #OldCatholic church on edge of potato town. "The #Oakies and #Arkies" live four in a room around here. #Merrill, #KlamathCounty, #Oregon

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773314/