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Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line, Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line, Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Inspection station on the California-Arizona state line maintained by the California Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of plant pests. Yuma, Arizona
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures an inspection station on the California-Arizona state line. The station, maintained by the California Department of Agriculture, served as a crucial checkpoint to prevent the spread of plant pests between the two states. The image showcases a serious and focused inspector, dressed in a pith helmet and long-sleeved shirt, carefully examining a man's clothing and apparel. The man, likely a farmer or traveler crossing the border, complies with the inspection, his expression revealing a mix of apprehension and resignation. The stark contrast between the arid desert landscape and the sterile office interior adds to the sense of isolation and the importance of this border control measure. Taken during the Great Depression, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic and environmental challenges faced by rural communities during this period. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her unerring ability to convey the human condition and the impact of government policies on everyday life.
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