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Mexican gang of migratory laborers under a Japanese field boss, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexican gang of migratory laborers under a Japanese field boss, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican gang of migratory laborers under a Japanese field boss. These men are thinning and weeding cantaloupe plants. Wages thirty cents an hour. These young plants are "capped" with wax paper spread over a wire wicket to protect against cold and to accelerate growth. Imperial Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures a poignant moment in the Imperial Valley of California during the Great Depression. The image depicts a group of Mexican migratory laborers under the watchful eye of their Japanese field boss, meticulously thinning and weeding cantaloupe plants. The men, dressed in worn clothing and hats, work in the hot sun, their faces etched with the fatigue of long hours and hard labor. The cantaloupe plants are protected by wax paper spread over wire wickets, a common agricultural practice to safeguard the young plants from the cold and expedite their growth. During this period, the Great Depression forced many Americans to seek employment in agriculture, leading to an influx of migrant laborers from Mexico. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic displacement and forced migration that occurred during this time. The image also highlights the complexities of the agricultural industry, where laborers from diverse backgrounds came together to cultivate the land and produce food for the nation. Taken by Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, this photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a powerful reminder of the rich heritage of American agriculture and the important role that migrant laborers have played in shaping the industry.
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