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These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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These cotton hoers work from 6 am to 7 pm for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
These cotton hoers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "These cotton pickers work from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for one dollar near Clarksdale, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the late 1930s during the Great Depression. The image powerfully portrays the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this period, specifically for African American farmworkers in the Deep South. The photograph features a group of men and women, dressed in tattered clothing, huddled together in a cotton field under the scorching sun. Their faces are etched with exhaustion and determination as they hold their hoes, ready to continue their labor. The man in the foreground wears a worn-out hat, while the woman in the background gazes off into the distance, her expression a mix of resignation and despair. The title of the photograph underscores the exploitative nature of their employment, as they work long hours for meager wages. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by many Americans during this time, and the systemic inequalities that persisted in the agricultural industry. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief and support to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's powerful and emotive imagery brought attention to the plight of these farmworkers and helped to galvanize public support for social reforms. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the important role that documentary photography plays in shedding light on social issues and inspiring change.
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