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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A nurse from the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association
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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A nurse from the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association
MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
A nurse from the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association attends a sick migrant woman while awaiting a doctor in a camp for migrant workers in Tulare County, Farmersville, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, May 1939
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1939 California Camp Caring Compassion Dorothea Great Depression Illness Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Nurse Patient Poor Relief Rural Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures a moment of compassion and care amidst the hardships of the Great Depression. Taken in 1939 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it depicts a nurse from the Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association attending to a sick migrant woman in a camp for migrant workers in Tulare County, Farmersville, California. In this image, we witness the dedication of this nurse as she tends to the needs of those less fortunate. Her presence brings hope to an otherwise bleak situation, providing comfort and support to those who have been marginalized by society. The setting is stark yet poignant – an interior space within a rural camp that served as temporary shelter for struggling migrant workers during this tumultuous time. The worn-out walls bear witness to their struggles while also highlighting their resilience. Lange's composition invites us into this scene with its raw authenticity. Through her lens, we are reminded of the importance of empathy and solidarity towards our fellow human beings during times of crisis. This photograph serves as a testament not only to Lange's exceptional talent but also to the enduring spirit of compassion that can be found even in the most challenging circumstances. It stands as a reminder that caring for one another is essential, regardless of social status or background.
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