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Filipino boys thinning lettuce, Salinas Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Filipino boys thinning lettuce, Salinas Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipino boys thinning lettuce. Salinas Valley, California
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the Salinas Valley in California. The image captures a group of Filipino boys diligently thinning lettuce plants amidst the vast agricultural landscape. Their young frames are bent forward as they meticulously tend to each plant, their faces reflecting both determination and resilience. Lange's skillful composition draws our attention to the backbreaking nature of their work, highlighting the grueling conditions faced by farm laborers during this era. These boys represent a generation that endured the hardships of the Great Depression, where economic struggles forced many families into manual labor on farms across America. The image serves as a poignant reminder of America's agricultural heritage and its reliance on hardworking individuals like these Filipino boys. It also sheds light on Lange's commitment to capturing social injustices through her lens. As part of her documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty and advocate for better working conditions. Preserved within the Library of Congress archives, this photograph stands as a testament to Lange's legacy as well as an important historical document showcasing life during one of America's most challenging periods. Through its powerful imagery, it invites viewers to reflect upon not only the contributions made by immigrant communities but also prompts contemplation about societal progress and equality in today's world.
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