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Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant. Twenty-five year old itinerant, originally from Oregon. " On the road eight years, all over the country, every state in the union, back and forth, pick up a job here and there, travelling all the time." Calipatria, Imperial Valley
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This print by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the year 1939 in Calipatria, Imperial Valley. The image captures a car parked on a siding across the tracks from a pea packing plant, symbolizing the economic struggles of that era. In the foreground stands a twenty-five-year-old itinerant man, originally from Oregon, who has been on the road for eight years. His rugged appearance and bindle suggest his transient lifestyle as he recounts his journey through every state in the union. Lange's lens beautifully conveys both the physical and emotional hardships faced during this time of great depression. The starkness of black and white emphasizes not only the man's worn-out clothing but also highlights his resilience amidst adversity. As we delve into this photograph, we are reminded of America's history and its people who were deeply affected by economic turmoil. Through her work with Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange sought to document these stories to raise awareness about poverty and homelessness. Preserved within this image is not just an individual story but also a representation of an entire generation struggling for employment and stability. It serves as an important reminder of our collective responsibility to address social issues that persist today. Dorothea Lange's powerful photography continues to resonate with viewers even decades later, reminding us that art can be a catalyst for change while preserving historical moments forever etched in time.
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