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Entrance and view of Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Entrance and view of Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entrance and view of Kern migrant camp. California
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This striking photograph, titled "Entrance and view of Kern migrant camp, California, 1936," captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era in the United States. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, which documented the lives of millions of Americans struggling during the Depression. The photograph shows the entrance to a migrant camp located in Kern County, California. A flagpole stands tall in the foreground, adorned with American flags, symbolizing a desperate plea for help and a longing for the security and stability of their homeland. The camp, filled with tents, stretches out in the background, forming a makeshift community of refugees. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering American photographer, best known for her documentation of the Great Depression. She captured over 16,000 images for the FSA, providing a poignant record of the era's hardships. Her work was later used by the Office of War Information (OWI) to raise awareness and support for the plight of the American people during the Depression. This photograph, with its haunting imagery and powerful message, serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced during the Great Depression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image is a valuable piece of American heritage, preserving a critical moment in the country's history.
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