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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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In this poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, a Mormon woman, identified as a native of Denmark, proudly displays her first old age assistance check in the small town of Widtsoe, Utah. The image captures the essence of the Great Depression era in the United States, a time when economic hardship affected people of all walks of life, including the elderly. The woman's weathered face, lined with the marks of time and hardship, conveys a sense of relief and gratitude as she clutches the precious piece of paper in her hands. Her simple, modest attire and the sparse surroundings of her home underscore the austere living conditions of the time. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established during the New Deal to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression, while the OWI was created to coordinate and control the production and dissemination of information during World War II. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the historical significance of social welfare programs in providing a safety net for those in need. The image has become an enduring symbol of the Great Depression and the struggles faced by the elderly during that era. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a prolific photographer known for her evocative images of the Great Depression and World War II. Her work continues to inspire and influence photographers and historians alike, and this photograph of the Mormon woman in Widtsoe, Utah, is a prime example of her ability to capture the human condition with empathy and grace.
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