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The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Great Reaping Day. Hymn singing, Sunday afternoon. The woman had been "saved" the week before. Oklahoma potato pickers. Kern County, California
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The Great Reaping Day" - a poignant photograph capturing the spirit of resilience and community among Oklahoma potato pickers in Kern County, California during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, this image portrays a group of displaced farmers gathered for a hymn sing on a Sunday afternoon. The woman at the center, saved from destitution just the previous week, offers a testament to the enduring power of faith and hope in the face of adversity. During this period of economic hardship, countless Americans were forced from their homes and farms, seeking employment and shelter in makeshift camps like Hooverville. Farm laborers, many of whom were victims of forced displacement, toiled long hours in the fields for meager wages. Lange's photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these hardworking individuals, their shared belief in the promise of a better future providing a sense of unity and solace. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief during the Great Depression, commissioned Lange to document the plight of these displaced farmers. Her powerful and evocative images, including "The Great Reaping Day," serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by Americans during this tumultuous era and the enduring power of faith, community, and the human spirit. This photograph, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of America, invites viewers to reflect on the strength and resilience of those who have come before us and the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.
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