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Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California
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This photograph, titled "Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image provides a stark depiction of the living conditions endured by Mexican laborers during the Great Depression in the United States. The scene unfolds before us as a row of makeshift houses huddle together along the edge of a ditch. The structures, made primarily of adobe, mudbrick, and thatch, offer meager shelter to their occupants. The use of oil drums as roofing material is evident, adding to the image's poignant portrayal of poverty and desperation. The Imperial Valley in California was a significant agricultural region during the 1930s, and Mexican laborers were essential to its farming industry. However, the economic downturn of the Great Depression left many of these workers without adequate housing or resources. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, was established to provide relief and support to rural communities, including the provision of better housing conditions. This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the FSA, serves as a powerful reminder of the living conditions faced by many during this period. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of addressing the basic needs of all members of society, particularly during times of economic hardship. The image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection held at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C., and was taken during Lange's tenure with the FSA and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Lange's work, including this photograph, continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the human condition and the importance of social justice.
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