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Migratory family from Louisiana on Works Progress Administration (WPA), California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory family from Louisiana on Works Progress Administration (WPA), California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory family from Louisiana, been in California eighteen months now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), receives fifty-five dollars a month. No house available in nearest town under twenty dollars a month
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This powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1938 depicts a migratory family from Louisiana who had been living in California for eighteen months, supported by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The image portrays a stark reality of the Great Depression era, showcasing the struggles faced by migrant workers seeking employment and housing during this challenging time in American history.
The family is seen gathered outside their caravan, with their car parked nearby. The worn-out expressions on their faces tell a story of hardship and resilience as they navigate through economic turmoil and uncertainty. Despite receiving fifty-five dollars a month from the WPA, they are unable to find affordable housing in the nearest town, where rent prices start at twenty dollars per month.
Dorothea Lange's expert composition and use of photography capture the raw emotion and human experience behind this historical moment. Through her lens, she sheds light on the plight of migrant workers during the Great Depression, highlighting issues of poverty, displacement, and economic instability.
This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and challenges us to reflect on how far we have come since then. It stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of those who persevered through adversity during one of America's most difficult times.
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