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Father and son planting potatoes, outskirts of Salinas, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Father and son planting potatoes, outskirts of Salinas, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outskirts of Salinas, California. Father and son planting potatoes. These people are lettuce workers, migrants from Southwest
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This poignant print captures a powerful moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, the image showcases a father and son working together to plant potatoes on the outskirts of Salinas, California. These hardworking individuals are lettuce workers who migrated from the Southwest during a time of economic turmoil. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression. The father's weathered face reflects years of laborious work under difficult circumstances, while his young son stands beside him, learning valuable skills at an early age. Lange's composition beautifully portrays the bond between father and son amidst their toil in the fields. It symbolizes not only their resilience but also highlights themes of family, heritage, and perseverance against adversity. As part of her documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to shed light on America's displaced population and bring attention to their plight. This particular image is one among many that she captured during this period. Preserved within this historical photograph lies an important narrative about American agriculture, rural life, and human resilience. It serves as a testament to both Dorothea Lange's exceptional talent as well as her commitment to capturing significant moments that would shape our understanding of this era forever.
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