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Tenant Purchase applicants, Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tenant Purchase applicants, Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tenant Purchase applicants. Stockton, California
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This photograph, titled "Tenant Purchase Applicants, Stockton, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a long line of applicants, mostly agricultural workers and their families, patiently waiting in an office to submit their applications for a tenant purchase program. The program, initiated by the Farm Security Administration (FSA), aimed to help struggling farmers and farm laborers to become homeowners by providing them with low-interest loans to purchase farmland. The photograph captures the somber mood of the era, with the applicants displaying a range of emotions – from hopeful to anxious – as they await their turn. The man at the front of the line, dressed in worn-out clothes and a worried expression, holds a piece of paper in his hand, likely his application. Behind him, a couple shares a quiet moment, their faces etched with concern. A woman, possibly a farm laborer, sits on the floor, her gaze fixed on the floor, while a group of men chat quietly, their bodies leaning against the wall. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those affected by the Great Depression and the economic hardships faced by farmers and farm laborers during that time. It is a reminder of the government's efforts to provide aid and assistance to those in need, and the resilience and determination of the American people in the face of adversity.
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