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Dorothea Lange

Calipatria, Imperial Valley. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) emergency migratory labor camp. Left Oklahoma December 11, 1937 with husband and two children and son-in-law. Ex-tenant farmers on third and fourths in cotton. Had fifty dollars when set out. Went to Phoenix, picked cotton and pulled bolls, made eighty cents a day with two people picking bolls. Stayed until school closed. Went to Idaho, picked peas until August, left McCarl with forty dollars "in hand." Went to Cedar City and Parowan, Utah, a distance of 700 miles. Picked peas through September. Went to Hollister, Calipatria. Picked peas through October. Left for Calipatria for early peas which froze. Now receiving FSA food grant and waiting for work to begin. "Back in Oklahoma we was sinkin.' You work your head off for a crop and then see it burn up. You live in debts that you can never get out of. This isn't a good life, but I say it's a better life than that was."

#Calipatria #ImperialValley #Oklahoma #third #McCarl #Parowan #700miles #Fresno #Calif #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

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A black and white photograph of an older woman, possibly in her 50s or 60s. She is wearing a collared button-up shirt with rolled up sleeves and has on what appears to be a bandana around her head. Her expression is serious as she looks off into the distance. In the background there is text which reads "Pacific Text & Awning Co., Fresno, Calif." There are no other people or objects in focus within this image.
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Dorothea Lange

#Calipatria, #ImperialValley, In #FarmSecurityAdministrationFSA) emergency migratory labor camp. Daughter of ex-tenant farmers on thirds and fourths in cotton. Had fifty dollars when set out. Went to Phoenix, picked cotton, pulled bolls made eighty cents a day with two people pulling bolls. Stayed until school closed. Went to Idaho, picked peas until August. Left #McCall with forty dollars "in hand." Went to Cedar City and #Parowan, #Utah, a distance of #700miles. Picked peas through September. Went to #Hollister, #California. Picked peas through October. #LeftHollister for #Calipatria for early peas which froze. Now receiving #FarmSecurityAdministration food grant and waiting for work to begin. "Back in #Oklahoma, we are sinking. You work your head off for a crop and then see it burn up. You live in debts that you can never get out of. This isn't a good life, but I say that it's a better life than it was."

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177716

A monochrome image captures a tender moment between a young woman and a boy. The woman, approximately 26 years old, sits comfortably on a table, dressed in light clothes. She exudes an aura of youth and femininity. Beside her, a 7-year-old boy stands, his curious face turned towards her. In the middle of them, a bucket rests, lending a touch of domesticity to the scene. The indoor setting is emphasized by the presence of a wall in the background. Their casual attire and familiar interaction suggest a moment of shared household chores or a playful break.
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Dorothea Lange

#Calipatria, #ImperialValley. In #FSAFarmSecurityAdministration) emergency migratory labor camp. Left #Oklahoma December 11, 1937 with husband and two children and son-in-law. Ex-tenant farmers on #third and fourths in cotton. Had fifty dollars when set out. Went to Phoenix, picked cotton and pulled bolls, made eighty cents a day with two people picking bolls. Stayed until school closed. Went to Idaho, picked peas until August, left #McCarl with forty dollars "in hand." Went to Cedar City and #Parowan, #Utah, a distance of #700miles. Picked peas through September. Went to Hollister, #Calipatria. Picked peas through October. Left for #Calipatria for early peas which froze. Now receiving #FSA food grant and waiting for work to begin. "Back in #Oklahoma we was sinkin.' You work your head off for a crop and then see it burn up. You live in debts that you can never get out of. This isn't a good life, but I say it's a better life than that was."

loc.gov/pictures/item/20177715

Calipatria, Imperial Valley. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) emergency migratory labor camp. Left Oklahoma December 11, 1937 with husband and two children and son-in-law. Ex-tenant farmers on third and fourths in cotton. Had fifty dollars when set out. Went to Phoenix, picked cotton and pulled bolls, made eighty cents a day with two people picking bolls. Stayed until school closed. Went to Idaho, picked peas until August, left McCarl with forty dollars "in hand." Went to Cedar City and Parowan, Utah, a distance of 700 miles. Picked peas through September. Went to Hollister, Calipatria. Picked peas through October. Left for Calipatria for early peas which froze. Now receiving FSA food grant and waiting for work to begin. "Back in Oklahoma we was sinkin.' You work your head off for a crop and then see it burn up. You live in debts that you can never get out of. This isn't a good life, but I say it's a better life than that was."
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