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Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plant quarantine inspectors examining packages brought over the bridge between Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Families and housewives returning to their homes in El Paso after their Saturday marketing in Juarez, where they benefit by the present rate of exchange
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts plant quarantine inspectors meticulously examining packages at the border crossing between Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. The scene unfolds at a bustling checkpoint, where families and housewives, returning from their weekly shopping excursions in Juarez, patiently wait with their goods. The present exchange rate had made it economically advantageous for these residents of El Paso to cross the border for their provisions during the Great Depression. The photograph captures the essence of the era's economic hardships, as well as the resilience and determination of the people. The inspectors, dressed in formal attire and wearing serious expressions, diligently check each package for potential plant diseases or pests, ensuring the protection of American agriculture. The children in the background, seemingly unaware of the adults' scrutiny, add a touch of innocence to the scene. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the border crossings and the role of the Bureau of Plant Quarantine in safeguarding the country's agricultural industry during challenging times. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, expertly captured the human condition and the complexities of the Great Depression through her evocative images.
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