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Salinas lettuce fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Salinas lettuce fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salinas lettuce fields. California. ['Salinas Valley Vegetable Exchange - El Centro - Salinas - Phoenix']
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Agricultural Workers California United States Of America Crate Crates Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Harvest Harvesting Lettuce Lettuces Loading Lorry Packing Picker Pickers Picking Truck Trucks United States Office Of War Information Vegetable Vegetables
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This evocative photograph, titled "Salinas Valley Vegetable Exchange - El Centro - Salinas - Phoenix," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image portrays a scene from the Salinas lettuce fields in California during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an influential figure in documenting the social and economic realities of the time through her powerful and poignant imagery. The photograph depicts a group of farm laborers, predominantly men, standing in a lettuce field surrounded by crates. They appear to be taking a break from their arduous labor of harvesting the lettuce, which was a significant crop in the Salinas Valley during that era. The crates, ready to be filled with the fresh produce, are stacked in the background, while a lorry waits nearby to transport the harvested lettuce to market. The image encapsulates the essence of the Great Depression, with its depiction of unemployment, economic hardship, and the backbreaking labor required to sustain the agricultural industry. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American workforce during a time of great adversity. This photograph is an essential piece of American heritage, showcasing the rich history of agriculture and the sacrifices made by farm laborers to put food on the table for families across the country. Dorothea Lange's work, including this iconic image, continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the past and the importance of social and economic justice.
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