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Near Calipatria. Five hundred pea pickers in field of large-scale Sinclair Ranch newly planted to peas. California

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The image depicts a rural scene with several individuals engaged in agricultural work, specifically picking peas. This activity is taking place on Sinclair Ranch, which has recently been planted with pea crops. The workers are seen carrying baskets and containers filled with the harvested produce along what appears to be a dirt path leading towards a collection truck. In addition to adult pickers, there's also at least one child visible in the scene, walking away from the group of workers. This indicates that family involvement is present within this agricultural labor force. The setting suggests an expansive field area with no significant trees or structures nearby. In the background, we can observe a flat landscape and possibly some distant hills. The image conveys a sense of community effort in agriculture, highlighting rural life during what appears to be mid-20th-century California, as indicated by its black-and-white composition which is typical for that era's photography. The presence of Sinclair Ranch suggests this may have been part of an organized agricultural operation or farm system.
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