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Native of Indiana in a migratory labor contractor's camp, Calipatria (vicinity), California. 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Native of Indiana in a migratory labor contractor's camp, Calipatria (vicinity), California. 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Calipatria (vicinity), California. Native of Indiana in a migratory labor contractor's camp. "It's root hog or die for us folks"
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, depicts a Native American woman from Indiana in a migratory labor camp located in the vicinity of Calipatria, California. The image captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, with the woman's weathered expression and worn clothing reflecting the hardships faced by displaced people during this time. The woman is shown wearing a simple, worn dress, topped with a head dress or headdress, and holding a pair of gloves in her hands. The title of the photograph, "It's root hog or die for us folks," speaks to the desperation and survival mentality that characterized the lives of many migrant laborers during this period. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work for the FSA, which included over 16,000 photographs, helped to document the plight of displaced farmers and laborers, and brought national attention to the issues of poverty and unemployment in rural America. This powerful image is a poignant reminder of the forced migration and displacement that occurred during the Great Depression, and the resilience and determination of those who endured such hardships. The photograph is now held in the Library of Congress, a testament to its historical significance and enduring impact.
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