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Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mexican Townfolk Sacking Peppers near Stockton, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a group of Mexican farmworkers, both men and women, in the midst of harvesting chili peppers from a field. Their faces are etched with the hardships of labor, yet their expressions convey a sense of camaraderie and determination. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this scene as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural areas affected by the economic downturn. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the agricultural labor force that sustained America during this period, and the immigrants who played a vital role in the country's agricultural industry. The image has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to the rich heritage of American history and the enduring power of photography to capture the human spirit. The scene of the Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California, is not only a visual representation of the agricultural labor that took place during this era but also a symbol of the resilience and fortitude of the people who worked the land.
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