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Scott Williams

@museumguyscott.bsky.social

Some #paleontology #fieldwork posts. Late Oct, went back to #CarterCounty #Montana w/Drs Nate Carroll & Sabre Moore & collected some Hell Creek microverts/small theropod elements we saw in July. Perfect day-70 degrees, partly sunny & 8 mph wind. Visited the Carter Co Museum! #Triceratops #Anatotitan

December 30, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Oklahoma Blue Dot

@oklahomabluedot.org

Any Ardmore or #CarterCounty blue dots on Bluesky yet? Let’s help @reginapaff.bsky.social find her people! #OklahomaBlueDot 🔵

reginapaff.bsky.social @reginapaff.bsky.social · Nov 18

Looking for @oklahomabluedot.org in Ardmore.

November 18, 2024 at 1:55 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Carter County, Oklahoma. Abandoned land, exhausted soil

#cartercounty #oklahoma #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770105/

The black and white photograph depicts a rural landscape with an overcast sky. In the foreground, there is a prominent wooden gate consisting of several horizontal planks supported by vertical posts which appear aged and weathered. The fence appears to be part of a larger enclosure that extends into the background where numerous upright poles punctuate a flat horizon, suggesting this might be farmland or pastureland. Some vegetation can be seen in patches on what looks like sandy ground with tire tracks visible along one side. There's no sign of human activity; it conveys abandonment and stillness.

January 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Relief client near Oil City, Oklahoma. Oil City is a source of heavy immigration to California. Carter County, Oklahoma

#oilcity #oklahoma #california #cartercounty #first #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770163/

The image depicts an individual from the era of historical photographs captured with a large format camera, as evidenced by its black and white composition. The person is standing on what appears to be a dirt road or path in rural areas, indicated by the open sky above and sparse vegetation visible in the background.

This man carries two bags; one secured over his right shoulder, which seems filled with supplies such as food or personal belongings, given its substantial size relative to him. The other bag is held under his left arm and appears lighter in weight compared to the first bag.

The individual wears a long-sleeved shirt and what might be work pants or overalls; both are worn out, suggesting frequent use for manual labor tasks such as farming. A cap on his head provides protection from sun exposure, which was common during outdoor agricultural activities at that time.

His posture indicates he is in transit, perhaps traveling to a different location for employment-related reasons. The photograph does not depict any modern elements or technology, further anchoring the timeframe of this image within historical contexts rather than contemporary settings.

January 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Day laborer near Oil City, Oklahoma. Carter County, Oklahoma

#oilcity #oklahoma #cartercounty #third #DorotheaLange #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770162/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting three individuals in what appears to be agricultural or rural settings. The central figure stands prominently, dressed in overalls with suspenders and wearing a hat that suggests outdoor work attire. This person holds two objects: one resembles a walking stick while the other could be interpreted as either a smoking pipe or a small tool.

To his right is another individual kneeling on the ground, also clad in working clothes including coveralls, though this figure's hands are obscured from view, making it difficult to ascertain their specific activity. The third person, partly visible and slightly out of focus, wears a hat similar to that worn by the central figure and appears to be engaged with something just beyond our field of vision.

They stand in front of what looks like barbed wire fence, indicative of rural farm or ranch settings. In the foreground are wildflowers suggesting an open landscape. Atop each individual is text indicating it's a day laborer near Oil City, Oklahoma in Carter County, as referenced by Day laborer near Oil City, Oklahoma - Dorothea Lange (https://images.loener.nl/DorotheaLange/full/6495/6495b797ba25398d90c4ecaf.jpg).

January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Man going home with relief. Bought provisions. Near Oil City, Oklahoma. Carter County

#oilcity #oklahoma #cartercounty #DorotheaLange’s #lange #america #american #california #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770165/

The black and white photograph captures a man walking down a dirt road with a bundle in his arms. He appears to be weary or burdened, as suggested by the posture of carrying something heavy. The landscape is flat and stretches out into the distance under an open sky with few clouds visible.

In the background, there are power lines running parallel to the road, which suggests that this rural area might have some infrastructure in place for electricity distribution. A wooden fence runs along one side of the field on either end, indicating property boundaries or farm areas. There's a small structure resembling a shed or barn towards the right-hand side.

The photograph has handwritten text at the top corner with cursive characters and numbers that read "38251" followed by some obscured digits which could be part of an address or reference number for this particular shot within Dorothea Lange’s collection. The caption provided offers a contextual narrative, indicating that this man is returning home after purchasing provisions near Oil City in Carter County.

The choice to present the image in black and white may emphasize contrast, texture, and form over color information. It could be suggesting themes of hardship or nostalgia associated with rural life during the time period when Lange was active as a photographer (late 19th century), reflecting on conditions like dust bow [...]

January 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Cotton farmers near Oil City, Oklahoma, day laborers. Carter County, Oklahoma

#oilcity #oklahoma #cartercounty #fourth #american #thegreatdepression #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770164/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting four individuals standing in front of barbed wire, which suggests an agricultural setting. The group consists of three adults dressed in work clothes appropriate for farming activities; two men are wearing overalls with suspenders, one woman appears to be holding shears or pruning shears, indicative of their role as farm workers. Behind them stands a fourth individual, presumably another child farmer who is also similarly clothed but without the tools.

Their clothing and posture suggest they may belong to this rural labor force commonly used in farming communities during that era for manual tasks on farms. The adults appear engaged with each other or observing something off-camera, while one of the children has a contemplative pose by holding their chin, possibly reflecting thoughtfully about work or circumstances. Their attire is practical and indicative of hard agricultural labor.

The setting appears to be an open field, which could indicate they are taking a break from farmwork amidst cotton harvesting season as suggested by the context provided in your additional information source link. The barren landscape with no visible crops but dense grass suggests it might not yet be harvest time or post-harvest when fields would typically have been cleared.

This photograph captures an aspect of American rural life during its early part, reflecting on the conditions and la [...]

February 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

@citizenptnewstn.bsky.social

Consultants are recommending the former highway alignment for the Tweetsie Trail, citing safety and construction concerns that could reshape the project’s future.

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#CarterCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TransportationPlanning #CommunityEngagement #CarterCountyTrails

Consultants recommend highway alignment for Tweetsie Trail segment; public meeting, easement negotiations next

Consultants presented a progress update on the Tweetsie Trail master plan for a county segment, recommending the former highway alignment over the original railroad alignment in several places because of safety, easement and constructability concerns. The presentation outlined design elements (bank stabilization, a pedestrian bridge and protected,‑

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