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Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the day's work in Arkansas
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Cotton Hoers Loading at Memphis, Tennessee for the Day's Work in Arkansas," captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, is a poignant image that encapsulates the harsh realities of the Great Depression's impact on African American agricultural workers. The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men and women, dressed in bib overalls and hats, gathered around the back of a lorry, ready to embark on another day of labor in the cotton fields of Arkansas. The scene unfolds at the Memphis, Tennessee, bus station, where the workers have assembled to catch a ride to their place of employment. The worn clothing and weary expressions on their faces tell a story of hardship and resilience. The women, some wearing simple dresses or blouses and skirts, cling to their belongings as they prepare to board the overcrowded vehicle. The men, their muscles defined from long hours of manual labor, load the last of the supplies onto the truck. The photograph is a testament to the economic struggles faced by African American farm laborers during this period. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the lives of rural American families affected by the Great Depression. This image, part of Lange's extensive body of work, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these farmhands and farmworkers, who played a vital role in America's agricultural industry. The photograph's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke a sense of empathy and understanding for the experiences of these individuals, whose stories might otherwise be forgotten. Lange's masterful composition and use of light and shadow create a hauntingly beautiful image that transcends the boundaries of time and place, reminding us of the human spirit's ability to endure even the most challenging circumstances.
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