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The potato shed during busy season, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The potato shed during busy season, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The potato shed during busy season. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. [Sign: A. Levy and J. Zentner Co. Potatoes ]
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the bustling potato shed during its busiest season in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. The image captures a moment of intense activity as workers from A. Levy and J. Zentner Co. , their names proudly displayed on a sign, distribute sacks of potatoes. Lange's lens skillfully portrays the economic struggles faced by rural communities during the Great Depression era. The dilapidated building stands as a symbol of hardship and resilience amidst challenging times. Its rustic charm is juxtaposed against the laborious task at hand: loading lorries with sacks upon sacks of potatoes for distribution. The photograph not only documents an important chapter in American history but also showcases Lange's ability to capture poignant moments that evoke empathy and understanding. Through her lens, she immortalizes this snapshot of rural life with remarkable clarity. As we gaze upon this still image frozen in time, we are reminded of the significance of regionalism and how it shaped America's past. This powerful visual narrative serves as a testament to Lange's contribution to documentary photography while shedding light on the socio-economic realities faced by countless individuals during one of America's most challenging periods.
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