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Supper time in FSA migratory emergency camp... the pea fields, Calipatria, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Supper time in FSA migratory emergency camp... the pea fields, Calipatria, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Supper time in Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory emergency camp for workers in the pea fields. Calipatria, California
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Supper time in FSA migratory emergency camp. . . the pea fields, Calipatria, CA, 1939
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. This poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 depicts a moment of respite amidst the hardships faced by migrant workers during the Great Depression. In this image, we see a group of men gathered around a makeshift outdoor dining area in an FSA migratory emergency camp located in Calipatria, California. Wearing bib overalls and dungarees that speak to their working-class identity, these individuals have come together after a long day's labor in the pea fields. The smoke rising from chimneys indicates that they are preparing their evening meal on simple household appliances within their humble dwellings. Lange's lens captures not only the physical conditions of displacement but also reveals glimpses of resilience and camaraderie among these forced migrants. Their faces bear traces of weariness but also determination as they navigate through economic adversity. The composition draws attention to both individual stories and collective struggles experienced during this era. It serves as a reminder of how socioeconomic circumstances can uproot lives and force people into unfamiliar territories. Through her powerful documentation, Lange sheds light on the living conditions endured by those affected by forced migration while simultaneously preserving an important chapter in American history. As we reflect upon this image today, it stands as a testament to human strength amidst adversity and reminds us to empathize with those who continue to face displacement worldwide.
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