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Children of migrant Oklahoma family, now living near Fresno, California, picking cotton, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Children of migrant Oklahoma family, now living near Fresno, California, picking cotton, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Children of migrant Oklahoma family, now living near Fresno, California, picking cotton
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This evocative photograph, titled "Children of Migrant Oklahoma Family, Now Living Near Fresno, California, Picking Cotton," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds in a dusty, sun-scorched farm, where two young boys and a girl, dressed in tattered clothing, are seen picking cotton under the watchful gaze of their mother. In the background, an old automobile sits abandoned, a stark reminder of better times. The family, originally from Oklahoma, had been forced to migrate west in search of work and a livelihood. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The children, despite their difficult circumstances, continue to work, their expressions reflecting a mix of fatigue and determination. The image is a powerful reminder of the displacement and forced migration that occurred during this period, as families were uprooted from their homes and forced to travel long distances in search of employment. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural families affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work for the FSA helped to bring national attention to the plight of America's rural population and is considered a seminal contribution to the documentary photography genre. Today, this photograph stands as an important historical artifact, a window into a bygone era, and a reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by families during the Great Depression.
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