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Outside FSA "grant" office during cotton pickers strike, Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Outside FSA "grant" office during cotton pickers strike, Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Outside FSA "grant" office during cotton pickers strike, Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Outside FSA "grant" office during cotton pickers strike, Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Bakersfield, California. Outside Farm Security Administration (FSA) "grant" office during cotton pickers strike
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the tense atmosphere outside the Farm Security Administration (FSA) "grant" office in Bakersfield, California during the cotton pickers' strike. The image is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression era and the struggles faced by agricultural workers in the United States. The photograph shows a group of men, mostly African American, gathered outside the office, their faces etched with worry and determination. They are dressed in worn work clothes, their bodies lean and weathered from long hours in the fields. In the foreground, a man in a fedora holds a sign that reads "Benefits," indicating that they are seeking assistance from the FSA, which was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic downturn. The scene is set against the backdrop of a barren landscape, with the sun casting long shadows over the dusty ground. The office building, with its plain, utilitarian design, stands as a stark contrast to the desperation and hope that radiates from the crowd. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her unerring ability to convey the human condition through her images. This photograph is a valuable addition to the historical record of the Great Depression and the agricultural labor movement in America.
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