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Shot on 8mm film in 1937, this archival footage captures a group of workers in a dark pit under intense blue lighting, creating a surreal, high-contrast effect. Individuals in white hats and light-colored clothing are seen bent over, engaged in manual labor. The grainy, low-light quality and color distortion suggest a home movie recording from the era, offering a rare glimpse into early 20th-century labor practices in Sacramento, California.
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