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Ex-farm family, now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), US64, eastern Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Ex-farm family, now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), US64, eastern Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ex-farm family, now on Works Progress Administration (WPA). On U.S. 64, eastern Oklahoma
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ex-farm family, now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), U.S. 64, eastern Oklahoma," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image depicts a destitute family of four, huddled together on the porch of a dilapidated shack, their expressions conveying a sense of despair and resilience in the face of poverty. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships that gripped rural America during this period, and the government's efforts to provide assistance through programs like the WPA and the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The scene unfolds in the countryside of eastern Oklahoma, with the family's simple, rustic home nestled among the trees and surrounded by timberland. The buildings in the background, also in various states of disrepair, further underscore the economic challenges faced by rural communities during this time. The photograph was taken for the Office of War Information (OWI), which was part of the New Deal, a series of programs and projects implemented by the US government to provide relief and employment during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image using a nitrate negative, which adds to the grainy, textured quality of the photograph. The photograph is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the enduring resilience of rural communities during a time of great economic hardship. It is a valuable historical document that continues to resonate with audiences today, offering insights into the social and economic conditions of the past and the ongoing challenges of rural life.
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