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Freight car converted into house in "Little Oklahoma, " California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Freight car converted into house in "Little Oklahoma, " California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Freight car converted into house in "Little Oklahoma, " California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Freight car converted into house in "Little Oklahoma, " California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Freight car converted into house in "Little Oklahoma, " California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the makeshift home of agricultural workers in the rural community of Little Oklahoma, California. Amidst the vast, arid countryside, a freight car, converted into a dwelling, stands as a poignant symbol of the harsh realities faced by displaced farm laborers during the Great Depression. The economic downturn forced many families to seek temporary shelter in abandoned railroad cars, repurposing them into homes. The image, titled "Freight car converted into house in Little Oklahoma, California," is a poignant reminder of the living conditions endured by these families during this period of forced migration and displacement. The photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, documents the stark reality of the agricultural workers' housing situation and sheds light on the challenges they faced in their quest for employment and sustenance during the Great Depression. The image, now part of the Library of Congress collection, is a powerful testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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