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Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and whites from the Southwest pull, clean, tie and crate carrots for the eastern market for eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches. Many can make barely one dollar a day. Heavy oversupply of labor and competition for jobs is keen. Near Meloland, Imperial Valley
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This powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 depicts the harsh reality of large-scale agricultural labor in the Imperial Valley, California. The image showcases a group of Mexican and white workers from the Southwest diligently pulling, cleaning, tying, and crating carrots for the eastern market. Each worker earns a mere eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches, barely making one dollar a day. The photograph highlights not only the heavy oversupply of labor but also the intense competition for jobs within this industry. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time near Meloland, we witness both races working side by side under grueling conditions to eke out a living. Lange's lens captures more than just an agricultural scene; it documents an era marked by economic depression and its impact on rural communities across America. The image reveals men and women dressed in simple clothing that reflects their humble status as farm laborers. In this historic context, Lange's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. It sheds light on the struggles faced by these hardworking individuals who toiled tirelessly to harvest crops using basic farm machinery such as Caterpillar tractors. As we reflect upon this image today, it stands as a testament to our collective heritage - reminding us of past challenges while urging us to strive for fairer opportunities and better working conditions for all those who contribute to our nation's agriculture sector.
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