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Radiator and license of Oklahoma cotton picker's car, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Radiator and license of Oklahoma cotton picker's car, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Radiator and license of Oklahoma cotton picker's car. San Joaquin Valley, near Fresno, California
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Radiator and License of Oklahoma Cotton Picker's Car, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936" is a powerful photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression. The image captures the harsh realities of displacement and poverty experienced by thousands of migrant workers, particularly Okies, who traveled from the Dust Bowl regions of the Southern United States in search of work and better living conditions. The photograph features a worn-out car with the license plate number "OKLA. F 1777" prominently displayed on the radiator. The car, which appears to be in a state of disrepair, is a stark reminder of the economic hardships faced by the people who traveled great distances in search of work. The image was taken in the San Joaquin Valley, near Fresno, California, where many migrant workers found temporary employment in the agricultural industry. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering photographer, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her images provide a poignant record of the human impact of the Great Depression and the displacement it caused. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who endured these challenging times. The image is a nitrate negative, which was a common photographic medium during the 1930s. It is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress and is an important piece of American heritage art that continues to inspire and inform us about the past and the ongoing challenges of poverty and economic inequality.
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