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Migratory field worker, leader of the cotton strike of October 1938, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory field worker, leader of the cotton strike of October 1938, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory field worker, leader of the cotton strike of October 1938, which took place just before the election. Kern County, California. [Poster depicts Culbert Olson, standing for election as Governor of California]
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in October 1938, captures the determined gaze of Culbert Olson, a migratory field worker and leader of the cotton strike in Kern County, California. The image was taken just before the gubernatorial election in which Olson was running as a candidate. The striking farmers, who were members of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), were protesting against low wages and poor working conditions in the agriculture industry. Olson is depicted standing tall and proud, wearing a badge bearing the insignia of the CIO, as he addresses his fellow workers. The background is filled with other men, also wearing CIO badges, who listen intently to his words. The scene is set against the backdrop of the harsh realities of the Great Depression, with the arid landscape of Kern County visible in the distance. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by agricultural workers during this period, and the importance of collective action in advocating for their rights. Olson's candidacy represented a significant moment in American political history, as he went on to become the Governor of California, becoming the first governor in the United States to be elected while in office as a labor leader. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of economic hardship and uncertainty.
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