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Miners coming home, Blue Blaze mine, Consumers, mining town near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Miners coming home, Blue Blaze mine, Consumers, mining town near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Blue Blaze mine. Consumers, mining town near Price, Utah. Miners coming home
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This evocative photograph, titled "Miners coming home," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 near the Blue Blaze mine in Consumers, Utah. During the Great Depression, the coal mining industry was a significant source of employment, but the harsh conditions and long hours took a toll on the miners and their families. The image portrays a group of weary coal miners making their way home through the snow after a long day's work. The men, dressed in heavy coats and hats, trudge through the snow, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. The scene is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by the working class during this period, as they struggled to provide for their families amidst the economic downturn. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful and emotive images of the Great Depression helped to bring attention to the plight of the American people and to galvanize support for government programs aimed at providing relief and assistance. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit, as well as a poignant reminder of the economic and social challenges faced by the United States during the 1930s. With its haunting imagery and powerful narrative, "Miners coming home" remains a seminal work in the annals of American photography and a powerful reminder of the past.
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