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Near Tracy, California - Gang of Filipinos in pea field, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Near Tracy, California - Gang of Filipinos in pea field, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Tracy, California. Gang of Filipinos in pea field
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This evocative photograph, titled "Near Tracy, California. Gang of Filipinos in Pea Field," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image depicts a group of Filipino farmworkers, huddled together in the midst of a vast pea field, their faces etched with the weariness of a long day's labor. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by migrant workers during the Great Depression, when employment opportunities were scarce and the struggle for survival was a daily battle. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was an active participant in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) during the 1930s and 1940s. Her work, which included this photograph, was instrumental in bringing attention to the plight of the country's rural population and the desperate conditions they faced during this period. The photograph was taken in the fertile agricultural lands of California, where the labor force was predominantly made up of immigrants and migrant workers. The workers in the photograph are shown picking peas, a labor-intensive task that required long hours and great physical endurance. The hills in the background add to the sense of scale and isolation, underscoring the vastness of the farmland and the insignificance of the individual worker in the grand scheme of things. This photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and serves as a reminder of the important role that agriculture plays in shaping the economic and social fabric of our society. It is a valuable addition to the heritage of American photography and a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work.
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