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Child Living in Oklahoma City Shacktown | Dorothea Lange
1936, gelatin silver print
July 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
“Gifts for Shacktown” by Carl Barks. Based on his own cover to Four Color #367, Donald Duck in a Christmas for Shacktown (1952).
Donald is dressed as Santa Claus and riding a toy train while Huey, Dewey, and Louie follow, holding a sack of toys.
December 11, 2024 at 8:01 PM
goldenagecomics.bsky.social
Four Color Comics #367 (Dec. 1951). Donald Duck in, “A Christmas for Shacktown” with cover and story art by Carl Barks.

My favorite Disney/Barks Christmas story.
Donald Duck in “A Christmas for Shacktown”.
December 25, 2024 at 2:31 AM
chateaucat.bsky.social
Dorothea Lange, Young mother of twenty five says "next year we'll be painted and have a lawn and flowers", rural shacktown, near Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1939
August 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
comicsinthega.bsky.social
“Gifts for Shacktown” by Carl Barks. Based on his own cover to Four Color #367, Donald Duck in a Christmas for Shacktown (January 1952).
Donald Duck is dressed as Santa and riding a toy train while Huey, Dewey, and Louie follow, carrying a large bag of gifts.
December 6, 2023 at 2:18 PM
goldenagecomics.bsky.social
Four Color Comics (series 2) #367 (Jan. - Feb. 1952). Donald Duck in, “A Christmas for Shacktown” cover art, story art, and story by Carl Barks.
December 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
oocmickeycomics.bsky.social
Got some late, final birthday gifts from family and friends. It was very nice and appreciated with everything going on.
Copies of Carl Barks' Donald Duck collections, "A Christmas for Shacktown", "Balloonatics", and "Duck Luck". Also, Disney Masters collection of Super Goof.
March 28, 2026 at 1:13 AM
britneyspheres.bsky.social
Donald Duck walking through a snowy city street, saying RATS! Panel by Carl Barks from A Christmas For Shacktown
January 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy
Shacktown in Altamont district. Note tent. Near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon

#shacktown #altamont #klamathfalls #klamathcounty #oregon #northamerica #DorotheaLange #altamontdistrict #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773323/
The image depicts a rural setting with modest housing and an old car on a dirt road. There are three small, wooden structures that appear to be homes or sheds, situated in the background against a backdrop of rolling hills without much vegetation. The primary building is constructed from wood panels, has a gabled roof, and features a chimney indicating it may have been used for heating or cooking purposes. An older model automobile with rounded fenders and exposed engine parts suggests an era that could be mid-20th century. In the foreground on the left side of the road sits another vintage car facing away from us, possibly stuck in mud given its position off the paved path. There is a wooden fence or gate partially visible to the right of this structure which seems poorly maintained and may serve as an entry point for farm animals or equipment rather than humans. The landscape around these structures looks dry with sparse grasses growing through patches of soil, indicative of arid conditions typical in certain regions across North America. No people are seen in the scene, hinting at a quiet, possibly isolated community living far from urban centers. The image carries an air of simplicity and self-sufficiency often associated with rural life. The photograph is monochromatic, which along with its style suggests it might be taken by Dorothea Lange during her work for the [...]
March 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
yldarb.bsky.social
Another element for the Shacktown related neon-flash art poster. Nobody on here will even understand this, but it looks cool.
August 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
jlavery522.bsky.social
Today’s arrival: Dell Four Color issue 367. Contains the famous story “A Christmas for Shacktown”. Wonderful Carl Barks cover and story. I have the Fantagraphics collection reprinting the story, but wanted to have a copy of the original 1952 publication.
December 2, 2023 at 12:04 AM
lronlacy.bsky.social
#OTD in 1940
‘Church in shacktown community. It is used by different sects, including Pentecostal. The curtains are made of flour sacks. . . .’ Near #Modesto, #StanislausCounty, #California, May 10, 1940
#FarmSecurityAdministration #photographer Dorothea Lange (1895-1965).
May 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
howtolovecomics.com
We’re off to Duckburg for a Christmas-themed Donald Duck story that highlights how Christmas should be about altruism.
A Christmas For Shacktown Shows Donald Duck At His Charitable Best
We're off to Duckburg for a Christmas-themed Donald Duck story that highlights how Christmas should be about altruism.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
superlayo.bsky.social
1 de diciembre. Un clásico de Carl Barks: "A Christmas for Shacktown" (Four Color 367, enero de 1953). Los patos deciden recaudar dinero para que los niños de los suburbios de Patoburgo puedan celebrar la Navidad como Dios manda. Pero completar la meta propuesta no será fácil...
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
djconvoy.bsky.social
So merry Xmas from me, the missus (she hates the season but the sentiment is there) and the Good Duck Artist. Every time I do one of these, it shaves run time off of my hands but you guys are worth it
My level best attempt at aping Carl Barks and the cover to "Christmas for Shacktown." Tougher than it looks
December 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy
Washington, Yakima. Sumac Park. Revival meetings are held in Yakima shacktown

#washington #yakima #sumacpark #shacktown #DorotheaLange #thegreatdepression #thewestcoast #theunitedstates #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772812/
The image displays a black and white photograph of an outdoor signboard attached to the side of what appears to be a striped tent, commonly associated with revivals or traveling shows. The prominent feature is the bold text "REVIVAL." on top followed by smaller explanatory words: "FULL GOSPEL BEING PREACHED," inviting people for religious engagement and referencing Isaiah 1:18 at the bottom in reference to biblical scripture. The photograph captures a portion of the tent's fabric, with horizontal stripes giving it texture. A single light bulb hangs from above, adding context that this scene is outdoors during daylight hours or under artificial lighting. The absence of people suggests either an early start before attendees arrive or perhaps after they have left for the day. Further information indicates that these revival meetings are held in Yakima's Shacktown area and were documented by Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer known for her work capturing social issues such as poverty during the Great Depression. The reference to Washington implies this event took place on the West Coast of the United States.
June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
katieaki.bsky.social
Look at the cactus appliqué on her little apron….
April 1940. "Children living in shacktown along Mississippi River bottom. Dubuque, lowa." Acetate negative by John Vachon for the Farm Security Administration. A young teen/tween girl with an apron that has a cactus appliqué on the pocket stands in the doorway of a wooden shack with a younger girl. Both look apprehensively at the camera.
January 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
timekiller-s.bsky.social
I've seen that little girl on the left before. She's also depicted by Dorothea Lange, for the Farm Security Administration, in 1936. I believe she was at what was called the May(s) Ave. Camp in Oklahoma City
www.shorpy.com/node/322
February 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
bfsandrew.bsky.social
Pretty sure it's legally required to read "Bear Mountain" and "Shacktown" this time of year.
December 23, 2023 at 10:04 PM
howtolovecomics.com
We’re off to Duckburg for a Christmas-themed Donald Duck story that highlights how Christmas should be about altruism.
A Christmas For Shacktown Shows Donald Duck At His Charitable Best
We're off to Duckburg for a Christmas-themed Donald Duck story that highlights how Christmas should be about altruism.
www.howtolovecomics.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:06 PM
myrrhkuri5.bsky.social
Grew up in Westland (Shacktown)
December 16, 2024 at 10:42 PM
danmynrd.bsky.social
Metropolis/Gotham City are a classic northeastern column American story.

Rich Dutch merchants and English businessmen build their shining city on the hill.

Cross the bay, Irish and Eastern European immigrants are trucked in from their grimy shacktown to build that city.
January 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
abdohassan.bsky.social
A newly built store and trading center typical of a developing shacktown community near a large tomato cannery. Home to around 70 families, the community includes the Blackwood family, originally from Clay County, Arkansas, who built and operate the store. They are one of four related families
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
myrrhkuri5.bsky.social
Im from a neighborhood that we called Shacktown when we were kids..we were Shacktown Rats. #art #digitalart #cartoon #procreate #myrrhkuri
December 28, 2024 at 5:28 AM
thecomicscanon.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to welcome Emmy-winner @dankmccoy.bsky.social of one of our favorite podcasts, The Flop House, for a festive chat about three of Carl Barks' classic Uncle Scrooge stories, including the masterpiece “Only a Poor Old Man" and "A Christmas for Shacktown!"
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December 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM