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Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children, Arkansawyers auto camp, Greenfield, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children, Arkansawyers auto camp, Greenfield, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children. In Arkansawyers auto camp. Greenfield, California. [Sign: Do not throw cans in garbage ]
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This print captures a significant aspect of American history during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a toilet facility designed to accommodate ten cabins for men, women, and children at the Arkansawyers auto camp in Greenfield, California. The image showcases the dire living conditions faced by many Americans during this challenging period. The sign prominently displayed on the building warns against throwing cans in the garbage, highlighting both the scarcity of resources and the need for proper waste management. Lange's work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) aimed to document and raise awareness about poverty-stricken communities across America. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how economic recession affected public health and sanitation facilities. By capturing this still image, Lange not only documented an essential part of daily life but also shed light on issues such as housing shortages and inadequate infrastructure that plagued many rural areas during that time. Preserved within the Library of Congress archives, this photograph stands as a testament to Lange's dedication to social documentary photography. It continues to serve as a valuable historical artifact that allows us to reflect upon our past struggles while appreciating progress made towards better living conditions today.
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