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Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Children of Migratory Workers, Hauling Water, American River Camp, San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image documents the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, specifically the plight of displaced families who were forced to migrate from one farm to another in search of work. In this poignant scene, two young girls and a boy are seen laboriously hauling water from the American River using a makeshift container, likely a go-cart or similar conveyance. The girls, dressed in simple, worn clothing, appear to be focused intently on their task, their expressions revealing a mix of determination and exhaustion. The boy, slightly younger, clings to the side of the container, his small frame dwarfed by the large, rough terrain behind him. The image is a powerful reminder of the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans during this period, and the often-forgotten stories of the displaced and migrant populations. Taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph is now part of the permanent collection at the Library of Congress. Lange's haunting images of the Great Depression, including this one, have become enduring symbols of the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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