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MIGRANT WORKER, 1938. A Mexican migrant woman harvesting tomatoes in Santa Clara Valley
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1938. A Mexican migrant woman harvesting tomatoes in Santa Clara Valley
MIGRANT WORKER, 1938.
A Mexican migrant woman harvesting tomatoes in Santa Clara Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1938
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1938 California Crop Dorothea Farm Farming Field Great Depression Harvest Headscarf Lange Latin American Mesoamerican Mexican Migrant Worker New Deal November Poor Rural Tomato Working Class Santa Clara Unidentified
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This photograph, titled "MIGRANT WORKER, 1938" captures a poignant moment in American history. The image showcases a Mexican migrant woman toiling in the fields of Santa Clara Valley, California during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1938, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life of an unidentified worker. The woman is depicted wearing a headscarf as she diligently harvests tomatoes under the vast open sky. Her weathered hands and determined expression reveal her resilience amidst challenging circumstances. This powerful visual symbolizes not only her personal struggle but also represents the struggles faced by countless others during that era. Lange's lens skillfully captures both the physical labor involved in farming and the emotional weight carried by those who worked tirelessly to survive. Through this photograph, we are transported back to an early chapter of American history when rural communities relied on agriculture for their livelihoods. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to alleviate poverty and unemployment during this difficult time, migrant workers like this woman played an essential role in sustaining America's agricultural industry. Their contributions were vital yet often overlooked or forgotten. This evocative print serves as a reminder of our collective past and prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding labor rights, social inequality, and economic hardships that persist today.
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