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People living in miserable poverty, Elm Grove, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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People living in miserable poverty, Elm Grove, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
People living in miserable poverty. Elm Grove, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
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This haunting photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the stark reality of poverty and desperation during the Great Depression in Elm Grove, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The image portrays a scene of profound sadness and hardship, as a group of farm laborers huddle together in a dilapidated, makeshift dwelling. The worn-out bedstead, with its thin, threadbare mattress, serves as the only semblance of comfort in this forsaken place. The surrounding buildings, with their peeling paint and crumbling facades, bear witness to the harsh living conditions endured by these agricultural workers. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's evocative images, which include this one, helped to raise awareness about the plight of the 'Okies' and other displaced farmers and laborers, ultimately leading to greater government intervention and assistance. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in American history, when the promise of the land and the agricultural way of life seemed to have failed so many. The image has become an enduring symbol of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of social support during times of economic hardship.
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