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Children of Oklahoma migrants, near Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Children of Oklahoma migrants, near Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Children of Oklahoma migrants in agricultural workers camp near Calipatria, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Children of Oklahoma Migrants in Agricultural Workers' Camp near Calipatria, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image poignantly portrays the harsh realities of displacement and poverty experienced by countless families during this period. The photograph depicts a group of children, clad in tattered denim bib overalls and bare feet, huddled together in a makeshift camp. Their bodies are adorned in simple, worn clothing, a stark contrast to the arid, barren landscape that surrounds them. The boys in the foreground gaze intently at the camera, their expressions a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The scene unfolds in the agricultural heartland of California, where the demand for labor was high, drawing displaced families from the Dust Bowl-ravaged regions of the Midwest. The Farm Security Administration, a New Deal agency, provided assistance to these families, offering them temporary shelter and employment opportunities. Lange's powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic hardship and displacement. It also underscores the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as these children and their families sought to rebuild their lives amidst adversity. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the stories of history.
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