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Peach pickers being driven to the orchards, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Peach pickers being driven to the orchards, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Peach pickers being driven to the orchards. They earn seventy-five cents a day. Muscella, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Peach pickers being driven to the orchards. They earn seventy-five cents a day. Muscella, Georgia" by Dorothea Lange, captures a poignant moment in American history during the Great Depression. The image, taken in 1936, depicts a group of African American farm laborers, dressed in worn and faded clothing, huddled together on the back of a flatbed truck as they are transported to the peach orchards. The men, some wearing hats to shield themselves from the sun, appear weary and resigned to their daily struggle for survival. The scene is set against the backdrop of the harsh realities of the Great Depression, a time when employment opportunities were scarce, and wages were meager. These farm hands, who earned just seventy-five cents a day, were among the millions of Americans who were forced to endure extreme poverty and hardship. The photograph is an important document of the agricultural labor force during this period, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Dorothea Lange, a renowned American documentary photographer, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. This powerful photograph not only provides a glimpse into the past but also raises awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by agricultural workers, who continue to labor in often difficult and low-paying conditions. The image is a reminder of the importance of social and economic justice, and the need to ensure fair wages and working conditions for all.
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