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View of FSA camp Farmersville seen from water tower, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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View of FSA camp Farmersville seen from water tower, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County. View of Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory laborers. Farmersville. Seen from water tower, showing pre-fabricated steel shelters for agriculture workers. The building at lower left holds toilet unit. Large building in center is camp laundry. This camp is situated in a cotton, grape, citrus area. California
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View of FSA Camp Farmersville - A Glimpse into Migrant Life in 1930s California
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. This photo print, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of migrant laborers during the Great Depression. The image showcases the Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory workers situated in Tulare County, California. From atop a water tower, we witness a sprawling landscape dotted with pre-fabricated steel shelters that served as temporary homes for agriculture workers. These modest dwellings stand as symbols of resilience amidst economic hardship and forced displacement. The photograph also reveals essential facilities within the camp's infrastructure. At the lower left corner, a building houses toilet units, highlighting efforts to provide basic sanitation amenities to those seeking refuge. In the center stands an imposing structure serving as the camp laundry facility—a reminder of communal spaces where migrants could tend to their daily needs. Situated amidst cotton fields, grape vineyards, and citrus groves—the lifeblood of California's agricultural industry—the scene captures both beauty and struggle intertwined. Lange's lens immortalizes this model village created by government initiatives aimed at providing shelter and support during these challenging times. As we reflect on this still image frozen in time, it serves as a powerful testament to human resilience amid adversity—reminding us that even during our darkest moments, hope can be found within communities coming together to weather storms of economic recession and displacement.
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