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Mexican cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexican cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican cotton picker. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mexican Cotton Picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression, particularly the large population of Mexican immigrants who toiled in the fields to put food on the table for their families. The photograph shows a female Mexican cotton picker, her weathered face etched with the lines of hard labor and concern, as she pauses in the middle of a sun-scorched cotton field. The landscape behind her is vast and seemingly endless, with rows of cotton plants stretching out to the horizon. The image is a testament to the backbreaking work and long hours endured by these farm laborers, who played a crucial role in the agricultural industry during this period. The photograph was taken during a time of great economic hardship in America, with the country still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic downturn. Lange, who was a photographer for the FSA, documented the lives of these workers, shedding light on their struggles and bringing attention to the need for social and economic reform. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the heritage and history of agricultural labor in America, and the contributions of immigrants, particularly Mexicans, to the agricultural industry. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the stories of the past.
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