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Food, Southern California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Food, Southern California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Food. Southern California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Food. Southern California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935 during the Great Depression. The image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Library of Congress, and was produced under the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph portrays a scene of poverty and hardship, as a woman and young girl sit on the ground in a makeshift refugee camp. The woman, her face etched with worry and fatigue, holds a bowl as she feeds her child from a meager ration of food. The scene is set against a backdrop of unsanitary and cramped living conditions, with tents and makeshift shelters visible in the background. At the time, the Great Depression had left many Americans struggling to make ends meet, and this photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by millions during this period. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with sensitivity and compassion, using her camera to shed light on the plight of the marginalized and forgotten. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. It is a reminder of the importance of public health and social welfare programs, and the need to address poverty and inequality in our society. Today, this image remains an important part of our cultural heritage, and a reminder of the past as we work towards a more equitable future.
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