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Headquarters of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Headquarters of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Under the "for rent" sign, through the door, one flight up, is the headquarters of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. Memphis, Tennessee
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the headquarters of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union located in Memphis, Tennessee. The image is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression era in the United States and the struggles faced by farmers during that time. The photograph shows an unassuming building with a "For Rent" sign hanging outside, and a single flight of stairs leading up to the Union's headquarters. Through the door, one can only imagine the intense discussions and planning taking place within. The image is a stark contrast to the bustling grocery shop located next door, with its well-stocked shelves and customers going about their business. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of the Southern tenant farmers, who were fighting for better wages, fair rents, and improved working conditions during the depths of the Great Depression. The photograph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community organizing. It is a reminder of a time in American history when people came together to fight for their rights and to create a better future for themselves and their families. The Southern Tenant Farmers Union, and others like it, played a crucial role in shaping the agricultural landscape of the United States and paved the way for future labor rights and social justice movements.
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