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Girl worker at lunch also absorbing Calif... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
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Girl worker at lunch also absorbing Calif... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Girl worker at lunch also absorbing California sunshine, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif
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Girl Worker at Lunch - Embracing Sunshine and Nourishment in the Heart of California's Aircraft Industry
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photograph taken by Alfred T Palmer in 1942, we witness a moment frozen in time at the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California. Amidst the bustling assembly line of the airplane industry during World War II, a young female worker takes her well-deserved lunch break. Seated comfortably on a wooden crate amidst stacks of boxes, she basks in the warm embrace of California sunshine. Her headscarf gently flutters as if mirroring her carefree spirit against the backdrop of an industrial building. With her lunchbox open before her, she savors both sustenance and solace. This image captures not only a blue-collar worker taking respite from her laborious duties but also reflects upon America's collective effort during wartime. The girl represents countless women who stepped into traditionally male-dominated roles to support their country's defense efforts. Alfred T Palmer masterfully conveys both strength and vulnerability through his lens; he immortalizes this young woman as an emblematic figure embodying resilience and determination. As she absorbs nourishment for body and soul under the watchful gaze of solar rays, one cannot help but feel inspired by her unwavering dedication to duty. Through this still image preserved within the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration collection, we are reminded that history is shaped not only by grand events but also by ordinary individuals who contribute their part towards progress and victory.
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