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Young family on ditch bank, waiting to enter... camp (FSA), Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Young family on ditch bank, waiting to enter... camp (FSA), Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young family on ditch bank, waiting to enter farm family labor camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). They came from North Dakota, have young baby. " Two years in this kind of work." Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Note stove on left, and washtub outside tent]
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This poignant photograph captures a young family on the ditch bank, patiently waiting to enter a farm family labor camp in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon in 1939. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image is part of her powerful documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great Depression. The family hails from North Dakota and carries with them their most precious possession - a young baby. The weariness etched on their faces tells a story of struggle and resilience as they endure two years of arduous work in search of stability. In this makeshift campsite, we notice a stove on the left and an outdoor washtub serving as reminders of their humble living conditions. Lange's lens captures not just individuals but also societal issues such as displacement, poverty, and forced migration that plagued America during this era. Through her photography, she sought to shed light on the harsh realities faced by countless families like these who were left homeless and destitute due to economic recession. This photograph serves as a historical artifact that reflects both personal hardship and national struggles. It stands as testimony to Lange's commitment to capturing human stories with compassion while highlighting social injustices prevalent at that time. Preserved within the Library of Congress archives, it continues to evoke empathy for those affected by economic downturns throughout history.
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