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Filipinos waiting for the signal... cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Filipinos waiting for the signal... cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce. Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce. Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a group of Filipino farm laborers, dressed in simple work clothes, standing near crates and furrows in a lettuce field. Their expressions are focused and determined as they wait for the signal to begin their labor. The Imperial Valley in California was a significant agricultural region during this period, and Filipino workers played a crucial role in the farming industry. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of farm labor during the Great Depression, with the workers' furrowed brows and the empty crates in the foreground emphasizing the long hours and hard work required to bring in the harvest. The photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange, a pioneering American photographer known for her documentation of the Great Depression and its impact on the American people. Lange, who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1895, began her career as a photographer in the 1920s and gained recognition for her work during the Depression era. She is best known for her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, providing a glimpse into the lives of migrant workers during a critical period in American history. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and a reminder of the important role that agricultural labor plays in feeding the nation.
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