Displaced Person Collection
In the midst of the Great Depression, Dorothea Lange captured powerful images that shed light on the lives of displaced persons in America
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In the midst of the Great Depression, Dorothea Lange captured powerful images that shed light on the lives of displaced persons in America. These photographs depict a harsh reality faced by migrant workers seeking employment and survival. The FSA emergency migratory labor camp in Calipatria, Imperial Valley, 1939 reveals a temporary haven for those uprooted from their homes. The faces tell stories of resilience and determination as they navigate an uncertain future. In Malin, Klamath County, Oregon, one of the forty potato camps stands tall amidst open fields. Families gather here before the season opens, patiently waiting for work opportunities to arise. Their tents dotting the landscape are symbols of hope in a vast expanse. As these families enter town from their makeshift homes in Malin, Klamath County, Oregon - we witness both their arrival and departure from normalcy. They carry with them dreams of stability while facing constant uncertainty. Farm boys from western Nebraska find themselves transformed into migrating farm workers in Merrill, Oregon. Their journey symbolizes the desperation felt by many during this time period – leaving behind familiar landscapes to seek livelihoods elsewhere. A migratory family arrives at Klamath Basin specifically for the potato harvest - drawn by promises of prosperity but confronted with challenging living conditions instead. Their story reflects countless others who made similar journeys hoping for better days ahead. Once a Nebraska farmer now turned migrant farm worker in Merrill, Klamath County - an individual's life takes an unexpected turn due to circumstances beyond their control. This transformation highlights how economic hardships forced individuals into unfamiliar territories just to survive. The manager of mobile unit (FSA) witnesses firsthand as day camp opens its doors offering respite and support to those struggling migrants residing near Merrill, Klamath County, and is through such initiatives that communities come together during times of crisis to provide aid and compassion where it is most needed. Amidst adversity, there are moments of respite.