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Small cotton farm, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Small cotton farm, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small cotton farm, Kern County, California. The farmer keeps accounts. Each picker weighs his sack of cotton. In this case the sack weighs approximately fifty pounds. Took three hours to pick, for which, on basis of seventy-five cents per one hundred pounds of picked cotton, he will be paid thirty-eight cents
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the harsh realities of cotton farming during the Great Depression in Kern County, California. The image shows a small, weathered farm with a barn and chickens in the background, as a farmer diligently keeps accounts and oversees his cotton pickers. Each picker is seen weighing their sacks of cotton, which, in this case, weighs approximately fifty pounds and took three hours to pick. The farmer will pay them thirty-eight cents for their labor, based on the market rate of seventy-five cents per one hundred pounds of picked cotton. The scene is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by farmers during this period. The Great Depression had a profound impact on agriculture, with many farmers facing poverty and unemployment. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, was established to provide relief to farmers and improve rural living conditions. Lange, who worked for both the FSA and the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of ordinary Americans during this time, providing a visual record of the era's social and economic realities. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American farmer, as they worked long hours under difficult conditions to provide for their families and communities. The image also highlights the importance of agriculture in the American economy and the role it plays in shaping the rural landscape and way of life.
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