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Laundry facilities in FSA camp for migrant labor, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Laundry facilities in FSA camp for migrant labor, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrant labor. Westley, California
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This photograph, taken by the talented Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a glimpse into the laundry facilities of an FSA camp for migrant laborers in Westley, California. The image portrays a communal living concept during a time when America was grappling with the Great Depression. In this poignant snapshot, men and women can be seen engaging in their daily chores amidst open-air surroundings. The camp's residents are captured diligently washing clothes at multiple sinks while taking advantage of the shade provided by nearby buildings. Lange's composition skillfully highlights both gender roles and economic struggles prevalent during that era. The photo serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by those affected by migration and economic recession. Lange's lens captures not only the physical act of doing laundry but also conveys deeper themes such as hygiene, health, and resilience within this marginalized community. Preserved in nitrate negative format at the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, this still image is an invaluable piece of heritage art that continues to resonate with viewers today. It stands as a testament to Dorothea Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion through her photography while shedding light on important social issues of her time.
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