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Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage... Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage... Yuma, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspector examining tourist baggage before entering California. Yuma, Arizona. ['Why Inspect Baggage? To prevent the entry of plant pests into California, which would endanger crops valued at $500, 000, 000 annually. Please co-operate - Thank you: Bureau of Plant Quarantine, California Department of Agriculture']
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the crucial moment when a plant quarantine inspector examines tourist baggage at the California-Arizona border in Yuma. The image is a poignant reminder of the rigorous measures taken during the 1930s to protect California's valuable crops from the entry of plant pests. The annual value of California's crops at the time was a staggering $500,000,000, making the prevention of contamination a top priority for the Bureau of Plant Quarantine, a division of the California Department of Agriculture. The inspector, dressed in a pith helmet and wearing a serious expression, carefully checks the apparel and belongings of a man, who stands patiently with his baggage. The photograph was taken during the Great Depression, a time when the American economy was in a state of crisis. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, employed Dorothea Lange as a photographer to document the effects of the Depression on rural America. This image, along with many others taken during this period, provides a unique insight into the daily lives of ordinary people and the various government agencies working to mitigate the economic and agricultural challenges of the time. The photograph is a testament to the importance of border control and the role of government in protecting the nation's agricultural industry. The pith helmet, worn by the inspector, symbolizes the dedication and hard work required to maintain the health of California's crops and the livelihoods of its farmers. The photograph is also a fascinating snapshot of fashion and clothing trends of the time, with the man's dress and clothing providing a glimpse into the fashion sensibilities of the 1930s.
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