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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred homes, all occupied, each with three quarters of an acre land. Average family income eight hundred dollars per annum
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the resilient spirit of the El Monte federal subsistence homesteads in California during the Great Depression. The image portrays one hundred occupied homes, each with a quarter acre of land, nestled among the barren landscape. The average family income at the time was a meager eight hundred dollars per annum. The photograph reveals a scene of hardworking individuals, primarily agricultural laborers, who were struggling to make ends meet. The women, many of whom are multitasking, can be seen tending to their gardens, providing for their families, and caring for their children. The children, dressed in simple clothing, play and explore their surroundings, oblivious to the economic hardships that their families face. The El Monte federal subsistence homesteads were part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) program, which aimed to provide relief to rural families during the Great Depression. The program offered land and assistance to those in need, allowing them to grow their own food and become self-sufficient. This powerful image, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Office of War Information, is a poignant reminder of a time when the American people faced significant economic challenges. It is a testament to the human spirit and the determination to overcome adversity, and serves as an important piece of American heritage and history.
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