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CALIFORNIA: PEA FIELD, 1939. Workers weighing bushels of peas in a field near Calipatria
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CALIFORNIA: PEA FIELD, 1939. Workers weighing bushels of peas in a field near Calipatria
CALIFORNIA: PEA FIELD, 1939.
Workers weighing bushels of peas in a field near Calipatria, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939
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1939 Agriculture California Calipatria Cooperation Dorothea Farming Field Food Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Poor Weighing Working Class Bushel
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This photograph, titled "CALIFORNIA: PEA FIELD, 1939" takes us back to a significant era in American history. The image showcases the hardworking spirit of workers laboring in a pea field near Calipatria, California during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, this snapshot captures a moment of cooperation and resilience among these men who were part of the working class struggling to make ends meet. In an early morning scene, we see them diligently weighing bushels of peas with focused expressions on their faces. The composition beautifully portrays the vastness of the field against which these workers stand as small figures amidst nature's bounty. Their presence symbolizes both hope and hardship as they contribute to America's agricultural industry during challenging times. Lange's lens not only documents their physical labor but also reveals their humanity and dignity despite poverty. This photograph is part of Lange's extensive documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty and advocate for government support. As we observe this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder of our nation's past struggles while honoring those who worked tirelessly to sustain themselves and others during difficult times. It stands as a testament to human resilience and collective effort that continues to shape our understanding of American history.
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