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Member of the Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Member of the Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Member of the Delta cooperative farm. Hillhouse, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Member of the Delta Cooperative Farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image portrays a male farm laborer, dressed in denim work clothes, standing confidently against a plain background. The cooperative farm, a response to the economic hardships of the Great Depression, was part of a larger agricultural movement aimed at providing employment and economic security for rural communities. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was known for her poignant images of the human condition during this period. Her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI) captured the essence of the times, providing a visual record of American life during the Depression and World War II. In this photograph, the farm laborer, with his weathered face and worn clothing, embodies the resilience and determination of the rural workforce. The denim dress shirt and trousers, common apparel for farm laborers during the era, are a testament to the practicality and durability of the fabric. The man's posture and direct gaze add to the sense of dignity and pride in his occupation. This powerful portrait, now part of the Library of Congress collection, is a poignant reminder of the agricultural cooperative movement in the United States during the 1930s and the struggles of the African American community during the Great Depression. The image stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work and her ability to capture the essence of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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