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Unemployed family from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas... near Holtville, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Unemployed family from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas... near Holtville, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Unemployed family from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, camped on a river bottom near Holtville, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Unemployed family from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, camped on a river bottom near Holtville, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during this period of economic upheaval. The photograph shows a mother and her children huddled around a makeshift fire in a desolate, barren landscape. In the background, the skeletal remains of a chimney stand as a haunting reminder of better times. The family, likely migrant workers, appear to be living in a makeshift camp, their belongings scattered around them. The mother gazes into the distance with a look of worry and exhaustion, while her children cling to her protectively. The image is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the resilience of families during times of hardship. It is a poignant reminder of the displacement and forced migration that occurred during the Great Depression, and the impact it had on families across America. The photograph was taken for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Depression. Lange, who was a contract photographer for the FSA, captured over 16,000 images documenting the lives of displaced farmers and migrant workers during this time. This photograph is a significant piece of American history and a valuable addition to the Library of Congress's collections. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting the experiences of marginalized communities and the role that art and photography can play in preserving our heritage.
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