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MIGRANT CAMP, 1937. A woman washing clothes in a washbin at a camp for migrant
MIGRANT CAMP, 1937.
A woman washing clothes in a washbin at a camp for migrant workers near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937
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1937 Basin Busy Calipatria Camp Domestic Dorothea Great Depression Housework Imperial Valley Lange Laundry Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Rural Washbin Washboard Washing Working Class
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This photograph from 1937 captures the daily life of a woman in a migrant camp near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression era, this image offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by migrant workers in rural America. In this poignant scene, we see a hardworking woman diligently washing clothes in a washbin. The worn-out basin symbolizes her tireless efforts to maintain some semblance of normalcy amidst poverty and hardship. With her sleeves rolled up and focused expression, she embodies the resilience and determination of working-class individuals during that challenging period. Lange's composition skillfully highlights the contrast between the woman's domestic task and the barren surroundings of the camp. Through her lens, she sheds light on not only the physical labor involved but also on how these workers were forced to create makeshift homes with limited resources. This photograph is part of Lange's extensive documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty and advocate for government intervention through programs like Roosevelt's New Deal. It serves as an important historical artifact that reminds us of our collective responsibility towards those who have been marginalized throughout history. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to consider how far society has come in addressing issues such as poverty and inequality while urging us to continue striving for progress.
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