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Farmers baseball game in the country... near Mountain Home, northern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farmers baseball game in the country... near Mountain Home, northern Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Mountain Home, northern Arkansas, on U.S. 62. Farmers baseball game in the country. From this area many have gone to California to work in agriculture
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This photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, depicts a leisurely farmers' baseball game in the countryside of northern Arkansas. The scene unfolds near Mountain Home, on U.S. 62, with the rolling hills and open fields serving as the idyllic backdrop. The image is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and communal spirit that bound rural communities during the Great Depression. The players, dressed in denim bib overalls and work shirts, embody the rugged resilience of the era. Their clothing, a testament to the practicality and durability of the fabric, is a common sight in this region. Many of these men had left their homes to seek work in California's agriculture industry, only to return for the summer months and reconnect with their families and friends. The game itself is a moment of relaxation and camaraderie amidst the economic hardships of the time. The players, focused on the game, momentarily forget their worries, as they take turns at bat and in the field. The scene is a microcosm of the regionalism that defined America during the 1930s, with the shared experience of the game transcending the challenges of the Depression. This photograph, part of the Farm Security Administration collection, was taken during Lange's tenure with the Office of War Information. It is a powerful reminder of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring allure of baseball as an American pastime.
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