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Mail boxes and irrigation gates, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mail boxes and irrigation gates, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mail boxes and irrigation gates. Imperial Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mail boxes and irrigation gates," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the Imperial Valley of California during the 1930s. The image is a poignant representation of rural life during the Great Depression, a time of economic hardship and struggle for many farmers in the United States. The photograph features a row of mailboxes, each one standing proudly against the arid landscape, their red flags flapping gently in the wind. The mailboxes serve as a symbol of communication and connection, linking the isolated farmsteads to the outside world. In the background, a series of irrigation gates are seen, their metal frames weathered and rusted, reflecting the harsh conditions of the countryside. The gates are a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the farmers, who relied on irrigation to cultivate their crops in the arid region. Lange, a prominent figure in the documentary style of photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, like this one, offer a powerful visual record of the Great Depression and the challenges faced by rural communities during that time. The image has since become an iconic representation of the era and a reminder of the enduring spirit of rural America.
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