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Migrant family in Kern County, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant family in Kern County, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant family in Kern County. This family was sent back at the state line by Los Angeles police. Refused entrance into California, and it was only after they had wired back to Arkansas to borrow fifty dollars cash to show at the border that they were permitted to enter
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This evocative photograph, titled "Migrant family in Kern County," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image depicts a displaced family, huddled together on the side of a dusty road, their expressions etched with exhaustion and despair. The family had been refused entry into California by Los Angeles police during the Great Depression, a time when economic hardship forced countless Americans from their homes in search of work and sustenance. The scene unfolds in the arid landscape of Kern County, California, a region that was particularly hard-hit by the economic downturn. The family's meager possessions are piled beside them, including a few pieces of clothing and a makeshift shelter. The children, dressed in overalls and looking vulnerable, cling to their parents, while the mother gazes off into the distance with a mixture of sadness and determination. This poignant image is a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who were displaced during the Great Depression. It was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the economic crisis. Lange's powerful and compassionate photography helped to bring attention to the plight of the displaced and the need for government intervention. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, now housed in the Library of Congress, and serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by Americans during the Great Depression and the importance of social safety nets and government assistance during times of economic hardship.
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