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Slums of East El Centro, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Slums of East El Centro, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Slums of East El Centro, California. Typical of housing and sanitary conditions of Mexican field workers of the Imperial Valley. The houses rent for eight dollars a month
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This evocative photograph, titled "Slums of East El Centro, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a stark portrayal of the living conditions endured by Mexican field workers in the Imperial Valley during the Great Depression. The houses, which rented for a meager eight dollars a month, are depicted as cramped, dilapidated structures with unpaved roads and wooden timber frames. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by many during this period, as the country grappled with the effects of the Depression and the Dust Bowl. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the plight of these migrant workers as part of her larger body of work aimed at shedding light on the social and economic realities of the time. The photograph was later published by the Office of War Information (OWI) as part of their efforts to raise awareness about poverty and the need for government intervention. This powerful image continues to resonate today, serving as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who faced immense challenges during the 1930s.
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