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Along U.S. Highway 99, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Along U.S. Highway 99, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Along U.S. Highway 99. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California. ['Cotton Pickers Wanted']
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This evocative photograph, titled "Along U.S. Highway 99. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California. ['Cotton Pickers Wanted']," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant depiction of the Great Depression's impact on rural communities in the United States, specifically in the agricultural heartland of California's San Joaquin Valley. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this scene as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph shows a road sign along U.S. Highway 99, directing potential laborers to a cotton plantation in need of pickers. The image is a testament to the economic hardships faced by farmers during the Depression, who were unable to sustain their livelihoods without the necessary labor force. The rural landscape in the photograph is characterized by its rustic, rural charm, with the rolling hills and expansive fields stretching out towards the horizon. The road sign, with its faded paint and worn edges, adds to the sense of weariness and desperation that pervades the scene. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of Americans during the Great Depression, as they sought out work in the face of adversity. Dorothea Lange's photograph is an invaluable contribution to the heritage of American art and photography. It is a conceptual representation of the economic and geographical features of the Southern San Joaquin Valley during the 1930s, and a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by rural communities during this period. The image is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the social and economic history of the United States during the Great Depression.
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