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Drinking water for the whole town... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Drinking water for the whole town... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drinking water for the whole town, also for the migrant camp across the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, showcases a powerful image of resilience and community spirit during the Great Depression. The scene depicts a group of hardworking agricultural workers in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, coming together to collect drinking water for the entire town. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the true essence of American determination as these individuals don their bib overalls and dungarees while carrying containers to fetch water from a nearby source. Not only were they responsible for supplying water to their own town but also to the migrant camp situated across the road. This act of selflessness exemplifies unity amidst adversity. Lange's lens captures not just an everyday chore but also sheds light on the challenging living conditions faced by farm laborers during that era. With her keen eye for detail and empathy towards her subjects, she immortalizes this moment as part of our nation's history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Lange's collection housed at the Library of Congress, it serves as a reminder that even in times of hardship and economic struggle, communities can come together to support one another. It is through such acts that hope prevails despite daunting circumstances – an enduring testament to human strength and compassion.
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