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San Fernando homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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San Fernando homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
San Fernando homesteads, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "San Fernando Homesteads, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant depiction of the Great Depression era in the United States, specifically in the rural areas of California. The photograph shows a row of modest, wooden houses nestled amidst a barren landscape. The homesteads were part of a government resettlement project, aimed at providing relief to farmers and rural families who had been devastated by the economic downturn of the 1930s. 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). The photograph is a nitrate negative, a common format for film photography of the time. The houses, surrounded by parched earth and scant vegetation, stand as a testament to the struggles of the people during this period. The garden in front of one of the houses adds a note of hope amidst the desolation. The San Fernando Homesteads photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great economic hardship. It is a significant piece of American heritage, and a testament to the important role that photography plays in documenting history. The photograph is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, and is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the social and economic history of the United States during the 20th century.
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