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Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce. Imperial Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce. Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant snapshot of the backbreaking labor and resilience of the agricultural workforce in the United States at the time. The scene unfolds in the vast, sun-scorched farmlands of Imperial Valley, California, where fifty-five Filipino boys are seen working in unison, their faces etched with determination and focus. They are engaged in the labor-intensive task of cutting and loading lettuce into crates, their bodies moving in rhythmic harmony as they work in the furrows. The image captures the raw essence of the farm laborer's life, with the boys dressed in simple work clothes, their hands calloused from the daily toil. The photograph is a testament to the economic realities of the time, when jobs were scarce, and many Americans turned to agriculture as a means of survival. The image is particularly significant in the context of the Filipino community, who were among the most marginalized and exploited laborers during this period. The boys in the photograph are a part of a larger migrant workforce that traveled from their homeland to the United States in search of employment opportunities. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the heritage and history of agricultural labor in the United States, and the contributions of the Filipino community to the country's agricultural sector. It is a visual narrative of the human spirit and the enduring power of community and solidarity in the face of adversity.
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