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Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highway, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highway, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of an impoverished family of nine on a New Mexico highway. Depression refugees from Iowa. Left Iowa in 1932 because of father's ill health. Father an auto mechanic laborer, painter by trade, tubercular. Family has been on relief in Arizona but refused entry on relief roles in Iowa to which state they wish to return. Nine children including a sick four-month-old baby. No money at all. About to sell their belongings and trailer for money to buy food. "We don't want to go where we'll be a nuisance to anybody"
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"This poignant photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era in the United States. The image depicts a part of an impoverished family of nine, huddled together on the side of a New Mexico highway. The father, an auto mechanic laborer and painter by trade, is tubercular and ill. The family had been on relief in Arizona but were refused entry on relief rolls in Iowa, their desired destination. With no money at all, they were about to sell their belongings and trailer to buy food. The family's clothing reflects the economic hardships of the time. The father wears bib overalls and a denim shirt, while the children are dressed in simple, worn clothing. The family's meager possessions, including a mattress and a few blankets, are visible in the background. The desolate desert landscape adds to the sense of isolation and desperation. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the forced displacement and migration that occurred during the Great Depression. The family's determination to return to Iowa despite the challenges they faced speaks to their resilience and hope for a better future. The image is a testament to the human spirit and the enduring impact of economic hardship on families during this period." Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Her powerful and evocative images brought the realities of the Great Depression to the attention of the American public and played a significant role in shaping public opinion and policy during this time. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in American history.
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