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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
Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley. Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley. Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image presents a poignant snapshot of the daily life of Filipino agricultural workers in the United States during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a group of Filipino men, dressed in simple work clothes, standing in a lettuce field. Their eyes are focused on the horizon, waiting for the signal to begin their labor. The scene is reminiscent of the vast, open countryside, with furrows stretching out before them, crates at their feet, and the sun casting long shadows across the landscape. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic realities faced by these farm laborers during this period. The Great Depression had left many Americans jobless, and agricultural work provided a means of survival for many. Filipinos, who had been recruited to work in the United States under the Philippine Agricultural Company labor contract system, were among the most vulnerable. Despite the challenging conditions, these men persevered, dressed in their worn work clothes and hats, ready to begin another day of labor in the fields. The photograph is a testament to their resilience and the essential role they played in America's agricultural industry during this time. This image is a valuable historical artifact, captured by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, and is now part of the Library of Congress's extensive collection. It provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the lives of these farm laborers and the important role they played in American agriculture during the 1930s.
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