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FSA camp for migratory agricultural workers, Farmersville, Tulare County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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FSA camp for migratory agricultural workers, Farmersville, Tulare County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County, Farmersville, California. Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory agricultural workers. Entering clinic of Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association (FSA) for nurses help with sick baby. Older woman says, " I m just a neighbor and feel real sorry for them"
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This powerful photograph captures a moment in the lives of migratory agricultural workers during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, the image depicts a scene at an FSA camp in Farmersville, Tulare County, California. In the foreground, we see an older woman standing on a porch with a screen door. She is not directly involved with the camp but expresses her empathy for those seeking medical help inside. Her words reveal her compassion towards these struggling families who have been displaced by economic hardship. The building behind her serves as the clinic of Agricultural Workers Health and Medical Association (FSA). It represents hope and support for these migrants who often face limited access to healthcare. The sign above the entrance signifies that nurses are available to assist with medical needs, including caring for sick infants like the one mentioned in this caption. Lange's composition skillfully captures both human emotion and architectural details. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the hardships faced by these migrant workers during this challenging era. Through her lens, Lange brings attention to their plight while also highlighting acts of kindness from neighbors like this woman. This photograph stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw emotions within historical contexts. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and challenges us to reflect on how far we have come in providing equal access to healthcare for all members of society.
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