Home > Animals > Mammals > Cricetidae > California Mouse
Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner, living in American River camp... CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner, living in American River camp... CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner. Living in American River camp near Sacramento, California
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36202063
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
California United States Of America Camp Displaced Displaced Person Displacement Forced Displacement Forced Migrant Forced Migration Hooverville Migrant Worker Migrating Migration Refuge Refugee Refugee Camp Refugees Shanty Town Shantytown Tent Tent City Tents United States Office Of War Information Worried Worry Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> California Mouse
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Portraits
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Portraits
> Portrait photography
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Fine art portraits
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Portraits
> Portrait photography
> North America
> United States of America
> California
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1936, we see the determined gaze of a young girl, her expression etched with the weight of the world. She is a migrant from Tennessee, displaced from her home by the Great Depression and now living in an American River camp near Sacramento, California. The camp, known as a Hooverville after President Hoover, was a makeshift refuge for the displaced and homeless during this period of economic hardship. The girl's clothing is simple and worn, a testament to the poverty that defined the lives of so many during this time. Her hair is unkempt, and her eyes hold a quiet strength that belies her young age. The photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the Depression and the displacement it caused. The FSA, an agency of the US government, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange, a renowned photographer, was one of its most prominent figures, capturing images of the plight of the displaced and the destitute. This photograph, along with many others taken during this period, is a valuable historical record of a time when the American people were forced to confront the harsh realities of poverty and displacement. The girl in the photograph stands alone, her hands in her pockets, her eyes fixed on the horizon. She is a symbol of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The photograph is a reminder of the past, but also a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture the essence of the human experience and to preserve it for future generations.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
