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Sugar beet field freshly plowed by tractor with plowshare...Mexican operator, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sugar beet field freshly plowed by tractor with plowshare...Mexican operator, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sugar beet field freshly plowed by tractor with plowshare attached and showing Mexican operator. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sugar Beet Field Freshly Plowed by Tractor with Plowshare Attached and Showing Mexican Operator, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image depicts a freshly plowed sugar beet field in California during the Great Depression. The tractor, with its distinctive plowshare attached, cuts through the earth, creating neat furrows that will soon be filled with new growth. The Mexican operator, dressed in work clothes and wearing a hat to shield him from the sun, stands in the foreground, his expression a mix of determination and exhaustion. The scene is a testament to the hard labor and resilience required to maintain agricultural productivity during this economically challenging time. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, which documented the struggles of rural communities during the Great Depression and the subsequent Dust Bowl, are now considered an important part of American heritage. The use of modern technology, such as the tractor and plowshare, is evident in this photograph, highlighting the ongoing evolution of farming methods during the 20th century. The image also speaks to the broader themes of economics, transportation, and the human impact on the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and the challenges faced by farmers during the Great Depression. It is a powerful visual representation of the enduring spirit of those who work the land and the importance of agriculture to our communities and our national identity.
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