RACIAL / PUEBLO CHILD 1908

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RACIAL / PUEBLO CHILD 1908

A child of the Pueblo people of Arizona cries for the loss of her candy... Date: 1908

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Americans Arizona Candy Cries Loss Pueblo Racial

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This poignant photograph captures the moment of sorrow and disappointment experienced by a young Pueblo girl from Arizona in 1908. The child, a member of the Native American community, is shown with tears streaming down her face as she clutches a empty bag, the remnants of what was once her cherished candy. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the experiences of Native American children during this period of American history. The Pueblo people, also known as the Puebloans or Anasazi, are a culturally distinct group of Native Americans who have inhabited the southwestern United States for over 7,000 years. By the late 1800s and early 1900s, however, their traditional way of life was under threat from encroaching European-American settlers and the U.S. government's assimilation policies. This photograph, taken in 1908, is a poignant reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by Native American children during this time. The loss of their traditional ways of life, including their food sources and cultural practices, was often accompanied by the forced assimilation into European-American society. The image of the crying child also speaks to the broader experience of childhood during this period, as children across the United States faced economic hardships and the loss of traditional ways of life due to industrialization and urbanization. Despite these challenges, the resilience and strength of the Pueblo people and other Native American communities endured, and their rich cultural heritage continues to be celebrated and preserved to this day.

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