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Houses inhabited by Mexican citrus workers, Lindsay, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Houses inhabited by Mexican citrus workers, Lindsay, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lindsay, California. Houses inhabited by Mexican citrus workers. Tulare County, California
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This photograph, titled "Lindsay, California. Houses inhabited by Mexican citrus workers. Tulare County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image provides a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of migrant workers, specifically Mexican citizens, who labored in the citrus fields of California. The scene portrays a row of dilapidated houses, their wooden frames weathered and worn, reflecting the harsh climate and economic hardships of the era. Rain pours down from the heavens, turning the surrounding muddy terrain into a sea of puddles. Chickens peck at the ground, oblivious to the inclement weather, while laundry hangs from makeshift lines, a testament to the daily struggle for sustenance. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photograph serves as an important reminder of the plight of migrant workers during this period and the need for improved housing and economic conditions. The image is now part of the collections at the Library of Congress and is a powerful example of the social realism movement and the regionalism of the 20th century in America.
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