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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 occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "El Monte federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936," captures the resilient spirit of rural America during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image showcases one hundred occupied homes in El Monte, California, each with a quarter acre of land. The average yearly income for the residents was a modest eight hundred dollars. During the 1930s, the United States was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, which left many families struggling to make ends meet. In response, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) was established to provide assistance to rural communities. One of the programs under the FSA was the Subsistence Homesteads Program, which aimed to provide affordable housing and land to eligible families. The homes in this photograph are simple and rustic, reflecting the modest means of their occupants. The timber structures are arranged in a neat, orderly fashion, creating a sense of community and unity. The surrounding land, dotted with trees, suggests the potential for self-sufficiency and subsistence farming. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by Americans during the Great Depression and the efforts made by the government to provide relief and support. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured the essence of this moment in history, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who persevered through difficult times. This image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, which includes over 17,000 negatives taken by Lange for the FSA and the Office of War Information (OWI) between 1935 and 1945. Lange's work is a testament to the power of photography to document history and shed light on the human condition.
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