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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 homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with nearly an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California
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El Monte Federal Subsistence Homesteads, California, 1936: A snapshot of Resilience and Hope During the Great Depression This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the essence of determination and perseverance during one of the most challenging periods in American history: the Great Depression. The image, titled "El Monte federal homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with nearly an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California," depicts a row of simple, makeshift houses nestled amidst the arid California landscape. The El Monte Homesteads were part of a larger federal initiative, the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to provide agricultural workers and their families with temporary housing and employment assistance during the economic downturn. The average yearly income of the residents was a mere $800, highlighting the dire economic situation that many Americans faced during this time. The photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, showcases the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The men, women, and children who lived in these homes were farmers and farm laborers, who had been displaced by the economic crisis and were seeking a new beginning. The image conveys a sense of community and solidarity, as the residents worked together to cultivate gardens and farm the land, providing for themselves and their families. This photograph serves as an important reminder of a critical period in American history, when the government stepped in to provide aid and support to those in need. It also underscores the importance of community, cooperation, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
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