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Sharecropper's cabin, cotton and corn, near Jackson, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper's cabin, cotton and corn, near Jackson, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper's cabin, cotton and corn, near Jackson, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sharecropper's cabin, cotton and corn, near Jackson, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the rural life of the Great Depression era in the United States. The scene unfolds before us: a weathered, rustic cabin sits nestled among the rolling hills of Mississippi farmland. The cabin, with its worn wooden exterior and modest porch, appears to be the only shelter for miles around. The surrounding fields are a patchwork of cotton and corn, their ripe crops stretching towards the horizon. The sweet corn and maize sway gently in the breeze, their golden hues a stark contrast to the dark, rich soil. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by farmers during this period. Sharecropping, a system where farmers worked the land in exchange for a share of the harvest, left many families in a state of poverty. The Great Depression, which began in 1929, only worsened the situation, with many farmers unable to make ends meet. 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 communities affected by the Depression. Lange's work, along with that of her colleague Russell Lee, helped to document the plight of these farmers and bring attention to their struggles. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The sharecropper's cabin, with its humble yet sturdy presence, stands as a symbol of the enduring strength of rural communities during this challenging time in American history.
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