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Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Memphis, Tennessee. Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season. Truck drivers are paid by the planters and serve as "runners" to recruit the men. Trucks leave at five o'clock in the morning for the Arkansas Delta plantations
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This evocative photograph, captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts a scene from the heart of the Great Depression in Memphis, Tennessee. The image captures a moment in the daily life of African American agricultural workers as they are transported to the cotton fields in the Arkansas Delta. The truck drivers, who were paid by the plantation owners, served as recruiters, rounding up laborers for the long days ahead. The trucks would leave as early as five o'clock in the morning, carrying men who would spend their days toiling under the hot sun. The photograph shows a group of men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, waiting to board the truck. Their expressions are a mix of anticipation and fatigue, a testament to the grueling labor that lay ahead. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of the Great Depression, a time when employment was scarce and the agricultural sector was a major source of livelihood for many. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by African Americans during this period, and the vital role they played in the agricultural industry. The image is also a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as these men braved the challenges of the Depression to provide for themselves and their families. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich heritage of American history and the enduring spirit of its people.
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