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The interview for unemployment compensation, San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The interview for unemployment compensation, San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The interview for unemployment compensation. San Francisco, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "The interview for unemployment compensation," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938 during the Great Depression in San Francisco, California. The image portrays a serious and determined civil servant, identified as Lee Russell, conducting an interview with an unemployed man at the Office of Unemployment Compensation. The man, with a worried expression on his face, leans forward, hands clasped, as he answers the questions posed by Russell. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans during this period. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph is a nitrate negative, which was a common medium for photography at the time. Lange's work during the 1930s helped to humanize the experience of the Great Depression and brought attention to the plight of the unemployed and impoverished. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph's composition, with the interviewer and interviewee framed against the backdrop of a stark, empty office, emphasizes the isolation and desperation felt by those seeking employment during this time. The photograph is a significant piece of American heritage art, and a reminder of the importance of social safety nets during times of economic hardship.
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