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Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California. The nursery school for migrant children is conducted in camp under nursery school teachers trained by WPA (Work Projects Administration), and assigned to work in the camp under WPA project
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This evocative photograph, titled "Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of displaced children during the Great Depression. Shafter Camp, located in California's Kern County, was one of many temporary camps established to house migrant families who had been forced to leave their homes due to the economic hardships of the era. In an effort to provide some semblance of normalcy and stability for these children, the Work Projects Administration (WPA) established a nursery school within the camp. Trained teachers, assigned to the project under the WPA, conducted classes to help the young ones cope with their upheaval and maintain a sense of routine. In this photograph, we see a group of young boys and girls gathered around a long table, seated on makeshift benches. Their faces display a mix of curiosity, hunger, and exhaustion. The children appear to be engaged in their meal, with some focused on their food while others glance up at their peers or the photographer. The room is sparsely furnished, with a few worn-out chairs and a Mickey Mouse poster on the wall, hinting at the meager resources available to them. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by migrant families during the Great Depression and the efforts made to provide support and care for the most vulnerable members of society. Dorothea Lange's powerful photograph continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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