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Warehouse, used as distributing office for FSA relief grants... Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Warehouse, used as distributing office for FSA relief grants... Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Warehouse, used as distributing office for Farm Security Administration (FSA) relief grants of commodities to destitute farm labor families during cotton strike of October 1938. Bakersfield, California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the somber reality of a warehouse in Bakersfield, California, serving as a distributing office for Farm Security Administration (FSA) relief grants during the cotton strike of October 1938. The image portrays a crowd of destitute farm labor families, mostly men and women of diverse ethnicities, anxiously waiting in line to receive their much-needed commodities. The atmosphere is heavy with the weight of economic hardship and the hope for a better future. The building, with its industrial facade and stark contrast against the barren landscape, stands as a symbol of the government's intervention during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment in American history, providing a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the agricultural crisis. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress collection, serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit during challenging times.
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