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Filipino gang of spinach harvesters, near Santa Maria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Filipino gang of spinach harvesters, near Santa Maria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Santa Maria, California. Filipino gang of spinach harvesters
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This evocative photograph, titled "Near Santa Maria, California. Filipino gang of spinach harvesters," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of Filipino farm laborers during the Great Depression, as they toil in the sun-scorched fields of California. The photograph depicts a group of Filipino men, their faces etched with the exhaustion of a long day's work, huddled together as they take a brief respite from harvesting spinach. Their furrowed brows and furrowed fields create a powerful visual connection between the men and the land they work, underscoring the essential role agricultural laborers play in feeding the nation. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's mission was to document the living conditions of America's rural population and to promote public awareness of their struggles. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Filipino community, who, like many other migrant workers, traveled from their homeland to seek opportunities in the United States. The image is a powerful reminder of the rich agricultural heritage that has shaped the American landscape and the crucial role that farm laborers continue to play in our food system today. This photograph, with its timeless composition and enduring message, is an invaluable addition to the Library of Congress's vast collection of American history. It stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human condition and the enduring power of photography to capture the essence of a moment in time.
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