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MIGRANT WORKER, 1938. Migrant worker sorting luggage in San Joaquin Valley, California
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1938. Migrant worker sorting luggage in San Joaquin Valley, California
MIGRANT WORKER, 1938.
Migrant worker sorting luggage in San Joaquin Valley, California. Photograph, by Dorothea Lange, 1938
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Media ID 13213613
1938 Automobile California Dirt Road Farm Security Administration Great Depression Luggage Migrant Worker New Deal Picking Poor Repair Road Suitcase Tailgate Trunk Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of a migrant worker's life during the Great Depression in 1938. In the image, we see a man diligently sorting luggage on a dirt road in San Joaquin Valley, California. The worn-out suitcase and trunk beside him symbolize his transient lifestyle and constant search for work. The photograph was taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange as part of her documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Through her lens, Lange aimed to shed light on the struggles faced by working-class Americans during this tumultuous period. The man's tired expression hints at the physical and emotional toll that comes with being a migrant worker. Despite facing poverty and uncertainty, he remains resilient as he repairs an automobile nearby - perhaps his only means of transportation. Lange's composition emphasizes the vastness of the West, with its open landscape stretching into infinity behind him. This serves as a reminder of both opportunity and isolation for those seeking employment in unfamiliar territories. This poignant image is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents an era defined by economic hardship but also resilience and determination. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of individuals who weathered one of America's most challenging periods while searching for hope amidst adversity.
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