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Mormon woman (native of Denmark), Widtsoe, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mormon woman (native of Denmark), Widtsoe, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Widtsoe, Utah. Morman [i.e. Mormon] woman, native of Denmark, receiving her first old age assistance check
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, depicts a Mormon woman named Elise Christiansen, a native of Denmark, as she receives her first old age assistance check in Widtsoe, Utah. The image is a poignant reminder of the Great Depression's impact on the elderly population in the United States during the 1930s. Elise's weathered face and the furrowed lines etched into her forehead speak volumes about the hardships she endured throughout her life. Her hands, clutched around an old, worn handbag, reveal the signs of a life spent working the land. The simple, rustic setting of the room, with its worn wooden walls and sparse furnishings, further emphasizes the stark reality of the times. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's work, including this image, is an invaluable record of the era and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image is significant on multiple levels, not only as a document of the Great Depression but also as a portrait of a woman of faith. Elise's Mormonism is evident in her modest attire and the quiet dignity with which she accepts her assistance. The intersection of religion, economics, and the challenges of old age are all encapsulated in this powerful image. This photograph, with its rich historical context and profound emotional resonance, is a testament to Lange's mastery of the medium and her ability to capture the human condition in all its complexity.
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