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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A young migrant worker in a squatters camp in Yakima Valley
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A young migrant worker in a squatters camp in Yakima Valley
MIGRANT WORKER, 1939.
A young migrant worker in a squatters camp in Yakima Valley, Washington, where he has come with his family to pick hops. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939
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1939 Child Labor Denim Dorothea Farm Farmer Great Depression Harvest Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Overalls Pacific Northwest Picker Poverty Valley Washington Working Class Yakima Hops Unidentified
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life for a young migrant worker during the Great Depression in 1939. The image showcases a determined boy, dressed in denim overalls, standing outside his makeshift home in a squatters camp located in Yakima Valley, Washington. His face reflects both innocence and resilience as he prepares to embark on another day of hard labor. The photographer behind this poignant snapshot is Dorothea Lange, known for her iconic images that documented the struggles faced by Americans during this tumultuous era. Through her lens, Lange exposes the devastating effects of poverty and child labor prevalent at the time. In this particular scene, we witness an unidentified boy who has traveled with his family to pick hops as part of their desperate search for work and survival. The Pacific Northwest's bountiful harvests offered temporary employment opportunities for these migrant workers seeking respite from economic hardship. Lange's composition not only highlights the individuality of this young worker but also serves as a stark reminder of systemic issues plaguing working-class families across America during that period. This photograph stands as a testament to both human resilience and societal struggle while serving as an enduring symbol of hope amidst adversity.
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