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Cotton workers, outskirts of Firebaugh, west side of San Joaquin Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton workers, outskirts of Firebaugh, west side of San Joaquin Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outskirts of Firebaugh. West side of San Joaquin Valley, California. Six families with twenty-two children live in this house. Cotton workers: "He's good (the boss). He lets us live here without paying rent."
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This evocative photograph, titled "Outskirts of Firebaugh. West side of San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image portrays a group of cotton workers and their families residing in a makeshift dwelling on the outskirts of Firebaugh, a small agricultural town in the western part of the San Joaquin Valley in California. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by many during the Great Depression era in America. Six families, totaling twenty-two children, call this dilapidated building their home. Despite its poor condition, they express gratitude towards their employer, who allows them to live there rent-free. The photograph captures the raw essence of the era, with the families huddled together, their expressions conveying a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The surrounding landscape is barren and arid, reflecting the challenging conditions under which these individuals were forced to work and live. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established during the New Deal to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. The photograph is a testament to the economic struggles faced by farm laborers and their families during this period, and serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history. The image is a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to provide for their families, even in the most difficult of circumstances. It also highlights the importance of social programs and support systems in times of economic hardship.
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