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Barns of the old Mineral King Ranch seen across alfalfa field, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Barns of the old Mineral King Ranch seen across alfalfa field, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Barns of the old Mineral King Ranch seen across alfalfa field. New buildings suited to cooperative farming will soon be erected here. Tulare County, California
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Alfalfa California United States Of America Crops Cultivation Growing Ranch United States Office Of War Information
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, presents a striking image of the old Mineral King Ranch in Tulare County, California. The scene is dominated by a row of weathered barns, their silhouettes framed against the expansive, golden alfalfa field that stretches out before them. The serene rural landscape, dotted with trees and punctuated by the occasional fence or farm equipment, speaks to the simple, hardworking life of the American countryside. At the time this image was taken, the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression, a period of economic hardship that left many farmers struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to provide relief and support to these farmers, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) was established in 1935. The FSA, under the leadership of Roy Stryker, commissioned photographers like Dorothea Lange to document the realities of rural life during this time. Lange's photograph of the old Mineral King Ranch is a testament to the resilience of rural communities and the importance of agriculture in American life. The caption accompanying the image, penned by Lee Russell for the Office of War Information (OWI), hints at the promise of new beginnings. "New buildings suited to cooperative farming will soon be erected here," it reads, suggesting that the land and its people are not only enduring the challenges of the Depression but also looking towards a brighter future. As we gaze upon this timeless image, we are transported back in time, invited to contemplate the rich history and heritage of American agriculture and the indomitable spirit of those who have tended the land for generations.
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