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Scene in Shafter, richest potato-producing area in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Scene in Shafter, richest potato-producing area in California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Scene in Shafter, richest potato-producing area in California. [Sign: S.E.R.A. - Surplus Commodity Division - Kern County Distributing Depot - District - C-2']
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This photograph, titled "Scene in Shafter," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the richest potato-producing area of California during the 1930s. The image portrays an exterior view of the Surplus Commodity Division - Kern County Distributing Depot, District C-2, located in the small town of Shafter. The sign on the building reads "S.E.R.A.", an acronym for the Surplus Relief Administration, a New Deal agency established during the Great Depression to distribute surplus agricultural commodities. The photograph offers a glimpse into the economic hardships of the era, as evidenced by the presence of a migrant camp for farmers and their families, seen in the background. The camp, operated by the Farm Security Administration (FSA), was established to provide temporary relief and assistance to those affected by the economic downturn. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the FSA and the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph is a nitrate negative, a common format for photographic film during the 20th century. Lange's poignant and powerful imagery helped to bring attention to the plight of the American people during the Great Depression and remains an important part of our national heritage. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a difficult time in American history, and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. It is a valuable addition to the collections of the Library of Congress and a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work.
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