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Home and family of a Utah coal miner...near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Home and family of a Utah coal miner...near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home and family of a Utah coal miner. Consumers, near Price, Utah
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This evocative photograph, titled "Home and family of a Utah coal miner. Consumers, near Price, Utah," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of coal mining families in rural Utah during this economically challenging period. The photograph portrays a simple, weathered shack nestled amidst a barren landscape, with a mother and her children huddled inside. The mother, dressed in worn clothing and her expression etched with concern, looks out of the window, while her young children play nearby. The coal mine, a looming presence in the background, underscores the harsh realities of the coal industry and the precarious livelihoods of those who worked in it. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, provided a powerful visual record of the social and economic conditions of the time, offering a window into the lives of ordinary Americans struggling to make ends meet. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by families in the coal mining industry during the Great Depression and the importance of documenting the experiences of marginalized communities. Lange's masterful use of light and composition invites the viewer to reflect on the human cost of industrialization and the enduring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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