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Bean pickers tent, one of fourteen in a group... near West Stayton Marion County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Bean pickers tent, one of fourteen in a group... near West Stayton Marion County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Bean pickers tent, one of fourteen in a group on growers property, adjoining the bean field. Near West Stayton Marion County, Oregon
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This powerful photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, depicts a group of bean pickers' tents near West Stayton in Marion County, Oregon. The image showcases one of the fourteen makeshift shelters that dot the landscape on the growers' property adjacent to the vast bean field. Lange's lens transports us back to a time when America was grappling with the devastating effects of the Great Depression. This poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those displaced by economic hardship during this era. The scene is laden with symbolism as cardboard boxes are repurposed as essential household appliances like cookers and kitchen ranges. These humble materials serve as a testament to resourcefulness and resilience amidst dire living conditions. As we examine this photograph housed within the Congressional Library's collection, we are reminded of Lange's exceptional ability to capture human stories through her lens. Her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI) documented not only poverty but also forced migration and displacement across rural America. Through this image, Lange invites us to reflect on our shared history while shedding light on pressing social issues that persist today. It serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity, there is strength in community and hope for brighter days ahead.
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