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SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1937. A former sharecropper family traveling in a horse drawn
SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1937.
A former sharecropper family traveling in a horse drawn carriage near Hazlehurst, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1937
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1937 Baby Bonnet Breast Feed Carriage Children Dorothea Failure Family Farmer Father Fedora Feed Georgia Great Depression Horse Drawn Husband July Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Overalls Parasol Poor Rural Sharecropper Summer Traveling Unemployed Wagon Wife Working Class Southeast
SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Resilience of Rural America
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. This photograph captures a former sharecropper family as they journey through the rural landscapes near Hazlehurst, Georgia in July 1937. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression era, this image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of hardworking Americans facing economic hardships. In this snapshot of daily life, we see a horse-drawn carriage carrying the family along dusty roads. The father, donning overalls and a fedora hat, steers the wagon with determination etched on his face. Beside him sits his wife - strong and resilient - holding their baby close while shielding them both from the scorching summer sun with a parasol. The children are present too; their faces reflect innocence amidst adversity. One young boy gazes curiously at the camera while another is captured being breastfed by his mother – an intimate moment that speaks to both maternal love and necessity during times of struggle. This photograph encapsulates not only one family's story but also represents countless others who were affected by poverty and unemployment during this tumultuous period in American history. It serves as a reminder of how ordinary people persevered through difficult circumstances with dignity and resilience. As we contemplate this image today, it prompts us to reflect on our shared humanity and reminds us that even in times of hardship, families find strength within each other to endure
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