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Migratory family, Route 70, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory family, Route 70, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory family traveling across the desert in search of work in the cotton at Roswell, New Mexico. U.S. Route 70, Arizona
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the resilient spirit of a migratory family on the move. The image was taken along U.S. Route 70 in Arizona, as the family traveled in search of work in the cotton fields of Roswell, New Mexico, during the Great Depression. The scene is set against the harsh backdrop of the desert, with the family's belongings piled high on the flatbed truck and the hot sun bearing down on them. The father, dressed in work clothes, sits atop the truck, steering the wheel of the old car that follows closely behind. His wife and children huddle together on the bed of the truck, shielding themselves from the scorching heat with a mattress and blankets. The family's possessions, including furniture and other household items, are also visible on the truck, suggesting that they have been displaced from their home. The image is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by countless families during this period of economic upheaval and forced migration. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration, captured this moment with a sense of empathy and compassion, using her camera to document the human stories of the Great Depression. This powerful image has become an enduring symbol of the era, and continues to resonate with audiences today as a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
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