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Farm Security Administration camp for migrant agricultural workers at Shafter, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm Security Administration camp for migrant agricultural workers at Shafter, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp for migrant agricultural workers at Shafter, California
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures an aerial view of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrant agricultural workers at Shafter, California. During the Great Depression, thousands of rural families were forced to leave their homes in search of seasonal agricultural work. The FSA, established in 1935, aimed to provide relief and support to these displaced families. The image shows a sprawling tent city, nestled amidst the rustic countryside of Kern County. The tents, arranged in neat rows, stretch as far as the eye can see, creating a makeshift community in the middle of the rural landscape. The camp, operated by the FSA and later overseen by the Office of War Information (OWI), offered basic amenities such as communal kitchens, latrines, and water supplies. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured the essence of the Depression-era rural life in her images. This photograph, in particular, offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of the migrant workers, who endured harsh weather and long hours in the fields to put food on the table. The birds-eye view perspective adds a sense of detachment and objectivity, while the stark contrast between the orderly arrangement of the tents and the barren, arid landscape underscores the stark reality of the situation. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during the Great Depression and serves as an important reminder of the need for social safety nets and affordable housing, especially during times of economic hardship.
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