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Garbage disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Garbage disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Garbage disposal. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California
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California United States Of America Garbage Migrating Migration Public Health Rubbish Rubbish Bin Rubbish Dump United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
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This evocative photograph, titled "Garbage Disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935 during the Great Depression. The image, part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, depicts a scene of poverty and hardship in the small farming community of Brawley, located in the arid Imperial Valley of California. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work with the Resettlement Administration and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph shows a woman, identified as Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, standing next to a large rubbish bin, surrounded by piles of discarded household items and rubbish. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life during the Depression, when many Americans struggled to make ends meet and dispose of their waste in a sanitary manner. The image is significant not only for its depiction of poverty and economic hardship, but also for its exploration of public health and the challenges faced by communities during this time. The piles of rubbish in the photograph could potentially harbor diseases and health hazards, highlighting the importance of proper waste disposal and sanitation. The photograph has become an enduring symbol of the Depression era and Lange's powerful ability to capture the human condition. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great economic hardship, and a testament to the importance of documenting history through the lens of photography.
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