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Squatter camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Squatter camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Squatter camp. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Squatter Camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image documents the harsh living conditions of displaced families residing in a makeshift camp, known as Hooverville, located in California, USA. The camp was named after President Herbert Hoover, who was in office during the onset of the Depression. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph depicts a group of women and children huddled together in a cramped and dangerous environment, with a sense of peril and desperation palpable in their expressions. The image serves as a powerful testament to the forced displacement and migration that characterized the era, with families being uprooted from their homes due to economic hardships and seeking refuge in temporary settlements like this one. The living conditions in Hooverville were dire, with inadequate access to clean water, food, and medical care. The photograph highlights the stark reality of the situation, with the children appearing malnourished and the adults weary and worn. The image is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by millions during the Great Depression and the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and displacement. This photograph, a nitrate negative from the Library of Congress, is a valuable heritage art piece that continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the past and a call to action for a more equitable and just society.
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