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Migratory family arriving at growers camp for pickers, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory family arriving at growers camp for pickers, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory family arriving at growers camp for pickers. Car bears Wyoming license, the probable state of origin of the family. Imperial Valley, California
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The photograph captures a poignant moment in American history, as a migratory family arrives at a growers camp for pickers in Imperial Valley, California in 1939. The image, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, showcases the struggles and resilience of agricultural workers during the Great Depression. In the foreground stands an automobile bearing a Wyoming license plate, indicating the probable state of origin for this displaced family. Packed tightly inside their car are their meager belongings and baskets filled with essential items. The black and white composition emphasizes the starkness of their situation and highlights the hardships they face. Lange's lens offers us a glimpse into their lives - individuals forced to migrate due to economic circumstances, seeking work opportunities in distant lands. Their faces reveal weariness but also determination as they embark on yet another chapter of uncertainty. This powerful image serves as a reminder of America's agricultural heritage and its reliance on farm laborers who often faced displacement during times of economic hardship. It is through photographs like these that we gain insight into our collective past and recognize the strength exhibited by those who endured such challenges. Dorothea Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented not only individual stories but also shed light on larger social issues prevalent at that time. Her photographs continue to be celebrated today as important historical records that capture both human suffering and resilience amidst adversity.
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