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CALIFORNIA: HEALTH CLINIC. A boy receiving medical attention at a health clinic

CALIFORNIA: HEALTH CLINIC. A boy receiving medical attention at a health clinic


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CALIFORNIA: HEALTH CLINIC. A boy receiving medical attention at a health clinic

CALIFORNIA: HEALTH CLINIC.
A boy receiving medical attention at a health clinic for migrant workers in Farmersville, Tulare County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

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1939 Bandage California Clinic Dorothea Injury Lange Migrant Worker Nurse Poor Public Health Sympathy Working Class Unidentified


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In this powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939, we are transported to a health clinic in Farmersville, Tulare County, California. The image depicts a young boy receiving medical attention from a compassionate nurse. This poignant snapshot offers us a glimpse into the challenges faced by migrant workers during that era. The boy's bandaged arm tells a story of hardship and struggle, highlighting the physical toll that working-class families endured. As an unidentified nurse tends to his injury with utmost care, her uniform symbolizes the dedication and professionalism of those who worked tirelessly to provide healthcare services to marginalized communities. Lange's lens captures not only the physical setting but also the emotional atmosphere within the clinic. The boy's expression reveals vulnerability and perhaps even fear, while the nurse exudes sympathy and compassion. Through this single frame frozen in time, we witness both pain and healing coexisting within these walls. This photograph serves as a reminder of our shared humanity and underscores the importance of accessible public health services for all members of society. It stands as a testament to Dorothea Lange's ability to capture raw emotions through her lens while shedding light on social issues prevalent during early 20th-century America.

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