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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A laundry unit at the Westley camp for migrant workers in San Joaquin Valley
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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A laundry unit at the Westley camp for migrant workers in San Joaquin Valley
MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
A laundry unit at the Westley camp for migrant workers in San Joaquin Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1939
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1939 California Camp Domestic Dorothea February Great Depression Housing Lange Laundry Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Rural San Joaquin Valley Washbin Working Class Westley
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This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in February 1939, transports us back to the Westley camp for migrant workers in San Joaquin Valley, California. The image showcases a laundry unit bustling with activity amidst the backdrop of rural poverty during the Great Depression era. In this snapshot of daily life, we witness a group of hardworking women from the working class diligently tending to their domestic chores. With washbins filled to the brim and clotheslines stretched across the exterior of modest housing units, these resilient women navigate through their daily routines within this makeshift community. The photo serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by migrant workers during this period. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives aimed at alleviating economic distress, camps like Westley were established to provide basic living conditions for those seeking employment opportunities in agriculture. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only physical structures but also human resilience and determination against adversity. Through her powerful composition and attention to detail, she immortalizes an important chapter in American history while shedding light on issues surrounding poverty and social inequality. This thought-provoking print stands as a testament to both Lange's artistic prowess and her commitment to documenting marginalized communities during one of America's most challenging times – leaving viewers with an indelible impression that transcends time.
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