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Carrot pullers from Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Mexico in Coachella Valley, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Carrot pullers from Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Mexico in Coachella Valley, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Some of the carrot pickers in the Coachella Valley. There are one hundred people in this field coming from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Mexico. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Carrot Pullers" and captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, presents a poignant snapshot of the Great Depression era in the United States. The image, now held in the Library of Congress, depicts one hundred displaced individuals at work in the Coachella Valley of California. Hailing from various regions including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Mexico, these individuals have been forced to leave their homes in search of employment and sustenance. Amidst the arid landscape of California, they labor together in the hot sun, pulling carrots from the earth. Their faces, etched with the weight of their circumstances, convey a sense of resilience and determination. The scene is a testament to the collective struggle of the displaced during this tumultuous period in American history. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the lives of rural and agricultural workers during the Great Depression. This photograph, along with her other works, serves as an important historical record, shedding light on the economic and social challenges faced by millions of Americans during this time. The image also underscores the importance of agriculture and the vital role it plays in the lives of countless individuals, particularly during times of hardship. The carrot pullers, despite their circumstances, continue to work the land, providing sustenance for themselves and, in turn, contributing to the larger agricultural industry. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the enduring resilience of the American people.
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