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Careyville, northern Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Careyville, northern Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Careyville, northern Florida. The houses are deserted since the mill closed
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This photograph, titled "Careyville, northern Florida. The houses are deserted since the mill closed," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression's devastating impact on rural communities, specifically in Careyville, Florida. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph shows a row of abandoned, dilapidated houses, standing empty against the backdrop of the rural countryside. The mill, which once provided employment and economic stability for the community, had closed, leaving the residents without a means of livelihood. The houses, made of wood and shacks, are remnants of a once-thriving village. The wooden structures, now derelict and in disrepair, are a stark contrast to the lush, green landscape that surrounds them. The image is a testament to the harsh realities of the Great Depression, which affected millions of Americans during the 1930s. The photograph is a powerful example of Lange's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time, and her commitment to documenting the social and economic conditions of rural America during this period. The image is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into a time when the country was grappling with the consequences of widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. The photograph is a negative, nitrate image, and was likely taken using a large format camera. The image has been preserved and is now part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress.
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