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Paymaster on edge of pea fields... near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Paymaster on edge of pea fields... near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Paymaster on edge of pea fields pays a quarter for every hamper of thirty pounds brought to the scale. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
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This photo print, taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the heart of California's Imperial Valley during a time of great economic struggle. The image depicts a paymaster standing on the edge of vast pea fields near Calipatria, surrounded by hardworking agricultural workers. In this poignant snapshot, we witness an important transaction taking place - the paymaster exchanging a quarter for every hamper weighing thirty pounds that is brought to the scale. This simple act symbolizes both hope and despair; hope for those laboring tirelessly in these fields to earn their livelihoods, and despair as they face the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. The man captured in this photograph represents not only himself but also countless others who relied on farming as their means of survival. His attire reflects his role as a farmhand - dressed in practical clothing suited for long hours spent working under the scorching sun. Dorothea Lange's powerful lens captures not just an individual or a moment frozen in time but also tells a larger story about American history. Through her work with Farm Security Administration (FSA), she documented the struggles faced by farmers across America during one of its most challenging periods. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Lange's collection housed at Library of Congress, we are reminded of our country's agricultural heritage and how it shaped our nation's identity.
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