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Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California. A Filipino crew of fifty-five boys, migrants
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This evocative photograph, titled "Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California. A Filipino crew of fifty-five boys, migrant workers," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image documents the harsh realities of agricultural labor in the United States, specifically in the Imperial Valley of California. The photograph portrays a group of fifty-five Filipino boys, all focused on their task of cutting lettuce in a sun-scorched field. Their expressions range from intense concentration to weary resignation, reflecting the long hours and physical demands of their work. The boys are arranged in rows, each one standing next to a furrow, their backs bent as they carefully cut the lettuce and place it into crates. The scene is one of quiet determination, as the boys work together to complete their task. The field stretches out behind them, a vast expanse of farmland that seems to go on for miles. In the distance, other workers can be seen in the same position, cutting lettuce in their own furrows. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by many Americans during the Great Depression, and the important role that agricultural labor played in keeping the country fed. Dorothea Lange's powerful image captures the resilience and hard work of these migrant laborers, who came to the United States in search of employment and a better life. The photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's body of work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's images are an important part of American heritage, and continue to inspire and inform our understanding of the past.
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