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Section of Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Section of Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Section of Kern migrant camp, California
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This photograph, titled "Section of Kern Migrant Camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of displaced farmers and their families who had been forced to migrate in search of work and sustenance. The scene portrayed in the photograph is a section of the makeshift camp, which was located in Kern County, California. The image reveals a shantytown, with makeshift shelters constructed from scraps of wood, tarps, and other materials. The desolate landscape is dotted with tents, and the ground is covered in a thick layer of dust. Lange, who was working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) at the time, documented the plight of the displaced and impoverished population during the Great Depression. Her photographs were later used by the Office of War Information (OWI) to raise awareness and generate support for government programs aimed at providing relief to those affected by the economic crisis. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the forced displacement and migration that occurred during the Great Depression, and the harsh realities faced by those who were forced to leave their homes in search of work and shelter. Lange's image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history.
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