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Sanitary facilities for migratory workers, Ditch bank camp, near Arvin, Kern County, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sanitary facilities for migratory workers, Ditch bank camp, near Arvin, Kern County, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sanitary facilities for migratory workers. Ditch bank camp. Squatters near Arvin, Kern County, California
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This photograph, titled "Sanitary facilities for migratory workers. Ditch bank camp. Squatters near Arvin, Kern County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image depicts a simple, wooden structure built along the edge of a ditch bank, serving as a makeshift latrine for migratory workers living in a camp nearby. The rustic, rural setting of the camp is juxtaposed with the stark reality of the workers' living conditions, highlighting the economic hardships of the era. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an influential American documentarian photographer best known for her Depression-era work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her evocative images captured the plight of the dispossessed, providing a visual record of the era's social and economic challenges. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the makeshift sanitation facilities that were common in the rural, squatter camps of the time. The wooden structure, with its rickety appearance, stands in stark contrast to the modern, sanitary facilities we take for granted today. The image underscores the importance of access to basic necessities, such as clean water and proper sanitation, for maintaining public health and well-being. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, documenting a critical moment in American history and shedding light on the living conditions of migratory workers during the Great Depression. It is a testament to Dorothea Lange's ability to capture the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity, making it an essential addition to any collection of American history or photography.
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