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Utah coal mining town, Consumers, near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Utah coal mining town, Consumers, near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Utah coal mining town. Consumers, near Price, Utah. "Dumping grounds of the West"
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This photograph, titled "Utah coal mining town. Consumers, near Price, Utah. Dumping grounds of the West," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays the desolate scene of a coal mining town named Consumers, located near Price, Utah. The photograph offers a stark depiction of the living conditions endured by the residents of this coal mining community during a period of economic hardship. The image reveals a barren landscape, with houses and buildings haphazardly arranged, their exteriors weathered and worn. Snow covers the ground, adding to the bleak atmosphere. In the foreground, a large pile of coal dumped from a truck dominates the scene, symbolizing the relentless extraction of natural resources that fueled the industrial economy of the time. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs provided a visual record of the social and economic conditions of the time, shedding light on the struggles faced by ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrialization and the harsh realities of the coal mining industry during a time of economic recession. The image is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of photography to document history and evoke empathy.
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