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A crew of 200 hoers were brought to the Aldridge Plantation to hoe cotton at a dollar a day, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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A crew of 200 hoers were brought to the Aldridge Plantation to hoe cotton at a dollar a day, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A crew of 200 hoers were brought to the Aldridge Plantation to hoe cotton at a dollar a day. Many of these are ex-tenant farmers
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This photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts a crew of approximately 200 agricultural workers, predominantly African Americans, gathered at the Aldridge Plantation in Mississippi during the Great Depression. Many of these workers were former tenant farmers who had been displaced from their land and were now seeking employment to make ends meet. The scene portrays the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this era, with the workers hoeing cotton fields under the scorching sun for a meager wage of one dollar a day. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic exploitation and poverty that characterized rural life during this period. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great hardship. The image has become an iconic representation of the agricultural labor force during the Great Depression and continues to be a subject of interest for scholars, historians, and artists exploring the social and economic history of the United States. Lange's photograph is a haunting reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by agricultural workers and rural communities to this day.
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