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    Branch: Civilian 
    Country: Brazil 
    A black-and-white close-up photograph of a single round citrus fruit hanging from a branch surrounded by broad, glossy leaves. The fruit appears to be an orange or grapefruit, identifiable by its textured rind and spherical shape. The image uses shallow depth of field, keeping the fruit in sharp focus while the background foliage is softly blurred.

    This Little Orange Went to Market Quickly and for a Fair Price - Thanks to AID Supported Market News Service

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    A black-and-white photograph of an indoor fruit packing facility showing large wooden crates filled with round citrus fruits, likely oranges or grapefruits. Several workers wearing white aprons or uniforms are visible in the background operating along what appears to be a conveyor or sorting line. The foreground is dominated by densely packed fruit in open wooden bins.

    This Modern Orange Packing Plant in the State of Rio Helps Speed Oranges to the Wholesale Market.

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a worker in worn work clothes and a cap holding up a large curved elephant tusk or ivory piece in what appears to be a warehouse or factory setting. The man is examining or displaying the tusk, which is substantial in size relative to his body. The setting includes wooden crates and storage materials in the background.

    This Giant Squash Has Reached the Market in Rio de Janeiro When There is a Good Demand and a High Price.

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    A black-and-white photograph depicting agricultural field workers engaged in manual harvesting or hay-pitching work in an open field. The foreground worker, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, is actively tossing a bundle of straw or hay using a long-handled pitchfork, captured mid-motion. In the background, a second worker stands near what appears to be a loaded wagon or truck stacked with harvested material.

    A Farm Worker Stacks Pangola Grass on the Brazilian Research Center Farm, Matao, Brazil.

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    A black-and-white archival photograph depicting cattle being herded through wooden pen chutes by ranch workers. Several large light-colored cattle, likely Brahman or Zebu breed, are being guided through a series of wooden rail corrals. Multiple workers are visible managing the animals from various positions along the fence structures.

    Brahmin Cattle Are Herded into a Corral to Test Their Acceptance of Baled Pangola Grass

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    A black-and-white photograph showing two light-colored cattle grazing in a pasture field. The animals appear to be large beef cattle, possibly Charolais or similar white/cream breed, photographed in profile. A barbed wire fence and treeline are visible in the background.

    Brahmin Cattle Are Herded into a Corral to Test Their Acceptance of Baled Pangola Grass

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    A black-and-white macro photograph showing a single ant resting on a human fingertip. The close-up composition emphasizes the contrast in scale between the small insect and the human hand. The image captures fine detail including the fingerprint texture and the ant's legs and antennae.

    The Voracious Appetite of This Tiny Ant, and Millions Like Him, Can Damage the Ranges of Pangola Grass.

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    A black-and-white photograph showing three people on the front porch/steps of a wooden house, apparently examining or discussing a piece of handcrafted netting or lacework. Two women stand while a man sits on the steps holding what appears to be a loosely woven or frayed textile item. The setting appears to be a modest residential property, likely from the 1960s based on clothing styles and photographic quality.

    William H. Olson, USAID Area Agriculture Advisor, Visits Farmers, Colombo, Parana, Brazil

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing three men crouching in an agricultural field, closely examining plant specimens or roots. The central figure wears a fedora hat and glasses, suggesting a possible expert or agronomist role. The setting appears to be a rural farming area with hills and a building visible in the background.

    Luis Claudio Barcelon and Walter Albuquerque Talk to Celso Stahelin About his Potatoes Plantation

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    A black-and-white photograph shot in silhouette against a bright, overcast sky. A single strand of barbed wire runs horizontally across the upper portion of the frame, with tall grass or reed stems arching through and around it. The dark foreground ground line anchors the composition at the bottom.

    Pangola Grass

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    A black-and-white photograph of a person holding a magnifying lens or glass element up to their eye, creating a sharp, magnified view of the eye in contrast to the blurred background and hands. The composition uses selective focus to draw attention to the eye visible through the circular lens. The image has an artistic, experimental quality typical of analog film photography.

    Inspecting Seeds

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    A black-and-white archival photograph taken from inside a tunnel looking outward through an arched opening toward an active construction or excavation site. The foreground shows water pooling on the tunnel floor with visible ripple rings, while silhouetted workers and heavy machinery are visible in the bright exterior. Rocky cut slopes and utility poles are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Furnas Rapids on the Rio Grande, Brazil

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    A black-and-white photograph depicting a rural agricultural scene, likely from the 1950s based on the vehicle styles. Workers are loading or unloading hay onto a pickup truck in an open field, with additional workers and vehicles visible in the background. A child is also present near the rear of the truck.

    Truck Loaded with Pangola Grass, Matao Experimental Farm - Brazil

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a man in a polo shirt and light trousers operating laboratory or industrial equipment at a workbench. He is pouring or loading granular material from a tray into a machine, suggesting a grain analysis, milling, or quality-testing procedure. The setting appears to be a laboratory or small processing facility.

    Man Inspecting Seeds in Laboratory - Brazil

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    A black-and-white photograph depicting an active brick building construction site, likely from the mid-20th century. Multiple workers are engaged in masonry and structural work at various levels of the partially completed structure. The site is set against a hillside backdrop covered in dense vegetation.

    Workers Building Housing - Brazil

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    A black-and-white photograph showing a construction worker laying or working with concrete/cinder blocks on a partially built structure. The building is under active construction with walls reaching approximately two stories, surrounded by palm trees in the background. The photo appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up through wooden scaffolding or formwork.

    Man Building House - Brazil

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    A black-and-white photograph showing a male health worker administering what appears to be a vaccination or medical examination to a young woman outdoors. The worker is wearing a cap with text that includes the word 'VARIOLA,' suggesting this is part of a smallpox eradication campaign. A second younger girl stands nearby observing the procedure.

    Woman and Daughter Being Vaccinated Against Smallpox - Brazil

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a person standing among fallen logs and debris in a swampy, forested area. The scene depicts what appears to be a wetland or flooded woodland with numerous downed trees and standing water. The individual appears to be surveying or examining the area amid significant forest disturbance.

    Entomologist acquiring mosquito larvae in Brazilian swamp

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