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Tent interior in a pea pickers camp, Santa Clara County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tent interior in a pea pickers camp, Santa Clara County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tent interior in a pea pickers camp. Food supply and household equipment. Santa Clara County, California
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This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a glimpse into the interior of a tent in a pea pickers camp located in Santa Clara County, California. The image showcases the harsh living conditions endured by families during the Great Depression era. The tent serves as both shelter and home for these displaced individuals, who have ingeniously arranged their meager belongings within its confines. Cardboard boxes and crates are repurposed as storage units for food supplies and household equipment. Amongst these makeshift shelves, one can spot various essential items such as breakfast cereal boxes, baking powder containers, evaporated milk cans, bleach bottles, and even larder ingredients. Despite the challenging circumstances depicted here, there is an undeniable sense of resilience within this humble abode. It speaks to the resourcefulness of those facing economic hardships during that time period. This photograph not only documents an important chapter in American history but also highlights Dorothea Lange's talent for capturing raw human experiences. Preserved by the Library of Congress' collection at Congressional Library under Heritage Art archives, this powerful image continues to serve as a reminder of how communities persevered through adversity during one of America's most trying periods - offering us insight into their daily struggles while evoking empathy from viewers today.
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