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During the cotton strike, a striking picker applies for an emergency food grant, Shafter, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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During the cotton strike, a striking picker applies for an emergency food grant, Shafter, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
During the cotton strike, the father, a striking picker, has left his wife and child in the car while he applies to the Farm Security Administration for an emergency food grant. Shafter, California. [Sign on windscreen: Loustalot for Sheriff']
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During the Great Depression in 1938, this poignant photograph captures the harsh realities of the cotton strike in Shafter, California. The image, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, depicts a striking cotton picker applying for an emergency food grant from the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The father, dressed in worn clothing, has left his wife and young child in the car as he seeks assistance for their basic needs. The windshield of the car bears a campaign sign for Sheriff 'Loustalot.' The image, shot with a nitrate negative, conveys a sense of desperation and struggle. The father's focused expression and the worried look on his wife's face speak volumes about the economic hardships of the era. The image is a powerful reminder of the industrial action that took place during the Great Depression, as workers fought for better wages and working conditions. The photograph is a significant piece of American heritage art, documenting a critical moment in the country's history. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering photographer, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information. Her work during this period helped to bring attention to the plight of the poor and unemployed, and her images continue to inspire and inform us about the human condition.
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