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Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drought refugees are stopped at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona, to have their baggage inspected for plant pests before they are allowed to enter California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the somber reality of drought refugees being inspected for plant pests at the inspection station in Yuma, Arizona. The Great Depression had left many farmers in the western United States destitute, and the drought only worsened their plight. With the promise of work and relief programs in California, these men and their meager possessions were stopped at the border to prevent the spread of contaminated plants that could harm the agricultural industry. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid desert landscape, with automobiles lined up at the inspection station. Dorothea Lange, working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), captured the human spirit and resilience amidst the harsh conditions. The men, some carrying their belongings on their backs, others in the beds of their cars, await their turn to have their luggage inspected by officials from the Bureau of Plant Quarantine. The Department of Agriculture and the Office of War Information were also involved in the efforts to prevent the spread of contaminated plants. This powerful image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced during the Great Depression and the lengths people went to in search of a better future. Dorothea Lange's photograph is an important piece of American heritage and a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture history.
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