Dole Office Collection

Waiting for relief checks, Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California

Unemployment benefits aid begins, State Employment Service office, San Francisco, California, 1938
Unemployment benefits aid begins. Line of men inside a division office of the State Employment Service office at San Francisco, California

The interview for unemployment compensation, San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The interview for unemployment compensation. San Francisco, California

Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California. Imperial Valley

Waiting for the semi-monthly relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for the semi-monthly relief checks at Calipatria, California

Waiting for the semimonthly relief checks at Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for the semimonthly relief checks at Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Typical story: fifteen years ago they owned farms in Oklahoma

Part of the daily lineup outside the State Employment Service OfficeMemphis, Tennessee, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of the daily lineup outside the State Employment Service Office. Memphis, Tennessee

Lineup outside of Farm Security Administration grant office early in the morning, Tulare, CA, 1938
Lineup outside of Farm Security Administration grant office (relief to farm laborers) early in the morning, before the office has opened. Tulare, California

Lineup outside of Farm Security Administration grant office early in the morning, Tulare, CA, 1938
Lineup outside of Farm Security Administration grant office (relief to farm laborers) early in the morning, before the office has opened. Tulare, California

Pea pickers waiting at FSA office for issue of surplus commodities, Calipatria, California, 1939
Pea pickers waiting at Farm Security Administration (FSA) office for issue of surplus commodities. Calipatria, California

Outside FSA grant office during the pea harvest, Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outside Farm Security Administration (FSA) grant office during the pea harvest. Calipatria, California. During the spring of 1938

Former DJ Simon Dee seen here leaving the employment exchange after turning down a job offer to work as a frozen foods salesman. December 1970

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The dole office is a place where individuals can seek assistance and support during challenging times. From unemployment benefits to job training programs, they provide resources to help people get back on their feet. It's a place of hope and opportunity for those in need of a helping hand. The staff at the it can dedicated to making a difference in people's lives, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're facing financial difficulties or looking for a new career path, the dole office is there to lend a helping hand. So don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help - you never know what opportunities may be waiting for you at the dole office.