California Date Palms

This fabulous shot was taken by Dorothea Lange in 1937.

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Mothering

Today is Mother's Day in Canada. This mother and daughter were photographed in California, in 1937.

Photo by Dorothea Lange. [American Memory link]

10 People, 3 Small Rooms

Taken in the "Mexican section" of San Diego in 1941. The father is an agricultural worker.

The family lives in what is described as "three small rooms, with no bath...They use an outside toilet shared with five other families." In addition to the eight children in this photo, another is on the way.

(photographer: Russell Lee)

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