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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 depicts a group of agricultural workers, both men and women, gathered in an office, eagerly applying for tenant purchase loans through the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was established by the U.S. government to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic crisis. The scene is filled with a sense of hope and determination as the applicants, dressed in simple work clothes, await their turn to submit their applications. The couple in the foreground, a man and woman, exchange a serious conversation, while others in the background lean forward, intently listening to the farmer or FSA representative explaining the application process. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by agricultural workers during this period, and the government's efforts to provide assistance. Dorothea Lange, a pioneer in documentary photography, captured this moment with exceptional sensitivity and depth, revealing the human stories behind the statistics of the Great Depression. The photograph is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Library of Congress, and serves as a valuable historical record of this critical period in American history. The image is a nitrate negative, and its monochromatic tones add to the somber yet hopeful mood of the scene. The photograph's title, "Tenant Purchase Applicants, Stockton, California," speaks to the specific location and context of the image, highlighting the agricultural focus of the FSA and the unique challenges faced by farmers and farm laborers during the Great Depression.
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