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Family of one of the evicted sharecroppers from Arkansas who has been resettled... Mississippi, 193 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family of one of the evicted sharecroppers from Arkansas who has been resettled... Mississippi, 193 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family of one of the evicted sharecroppers from Arkansas who has been resettled at Hill House, Mississippi
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This poignant photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s, captures the resilience and determination of a displaced African American family as they begin to rebuild their lives in Hill House, Mississippi. The Great Depression had left many sharecroppers in Arkansas destitute and homeless, and this family, like countless others, was forced to leave their land and start anew in a strange and unfamiliar place. The image shows a mother and her children, huddled together in their modest new home, with the eldest daughter tending to a small garden filled with ladies fingers or okra. The father, wearing work clothes and a weathered hat, stands in the background, his expression a mix of sadness and hope. The scene is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, as these displaced individuals adapt to their new surroundings and work to provide for their family. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a federal agency established to provide relief during the Great Depression, played a crucial role in documenting the plight of displaced farmers and sharecroppers. Dorothea Lange, a staff photographer for the FSA, captured over 16,000 images during her tenure, providing a powerful visual record of this period in American history. This photograph, in particular, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic upheaval and the importance of community and resilience in the face of adversity.
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