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Water supply, Migratory camp for cotton pickers, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Water supply, Migratory camp for cotton pickers, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply. Migratory camp for cotton pickers. San Joaquin Valley, California. American River camp
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This evocative photograph, titled "Water Supply. Migratory Camp for Cotton Pickers. San Joaquin Valley, California. American River Camp," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image depicts a group of migrant cotton pickers, mostly women and children, gathered around a makeshift water pump in the arid San Joaquin Valley. The Great Depression had forced many rural families to migrate to California in search of work, leading to the establishment of numerous shanty towns and Hoovervilles. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh living conditions endured by these displaced individuals. The women in the image are seen carrying jars and buckets to collect water, highlighting the daily struggle for basic necessities. The girls in the foreground gaze intently at the pump, their expressions reflecting a mix of curiosity and concern. The image underscores the concept of forced migration and displacement during the Great Depression and the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The photograph was later acquired by the Office of War Information (OWI), another New Deal agency, and is now held in the Library of Congress. This powerful image continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history.
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