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Potato pickers camp, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Potato pickers camp, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Potato pickers camp. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California
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The print captures a poignant moment in American history - the Potato pickers camp in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, during the Great Depression in 1939. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image showcases the harsh living conditions faced by migrant workers at that time. In this snapshot of rural America, we see a makeshift camp set up amidst farmland. The corrugated iron shacks serve as temporary housing for these impoverished potato pickers who have traveled from different parts of the country in search of work. A group of men can be seen near their cars, which were not only their means of transportation but also served as their shelter. Lange's composition highlights both the resilience and despair etched on the faces of these individuals. Their worn-out clothing and tired expressions speak volumes about their daily struggles to make ends meet during an era marked by economic hardship. This photograph is part of Lange's extensive documentation commissioned by Farm Security Administration (FSA) to shed light on poverty-stricken communities across America. Through her lens, Lange captured not just images but also emotions and stories that would later become iconic representations of an era defined by struggle and resilience. Today, this powerful image serves as a reminder of our shared history and stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit even in times of great adversity.
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