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Families are left stranded without means of support... Near Kiln, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Families are left stranded without means of support... Near Kiln, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Families are left stranded without means of support when the lumber mill "cuts out." This family lives on a cut-over area. The mill has closed, and the father does WPA (Work Projects Administration) work. Near Kiln, Mississippi
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This poignant photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the stark reality of poverty and hardship faced by families in the rural community of Near Kiln, Mississippi during the Great Depression. The image portrays a mother and her young children, barefoot and dressed in simple clothing, sitting on the porch of their makeshift home. The father, also barefoot, is seen in the background, engaged in WPA (Work Projects Administration) work. The lumber mill in the area had closed, leaving the family and many others in the community without a means of support. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships that gripped America during the 1930s. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured the raw emotion and vulnerability of the human condition during this challenging time. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of families to survive in the face of adversity. The photograph was taken during a time when the New Deal programs, including the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI), were providing crucial assistance to those in need. The FSA, in particular, provided employment and relief to millions of Americans, including the family in this photograph. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of social safety nets and government assistance during times of economic hardship. It also highlights the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the human experience.
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