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MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939. Mexican children at home in San Antonio, Texas
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MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939. Mexican children at home in San Antonio, Texas
MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939.
Mexican children at home in San Antonio, Texas. Photographed by Russell Lee in 1939
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1939 Barefoot Child Family Farm Security Administration Great Depression Immigrant Latina Mesoamerican Mexican Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Russell San Antonio Southwest Working Class
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This photograph, titled "Mexican Children, 1939" offers a glimpse into the lives of Mexican children residing in San Antonio, Texas during a tumultuous period in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image beautifully captures the essence of early 20th-century Southwest America. In this poignant portrait, we see a group of barefooted children seated together at home. Their faces reflect both innocence and resilience amidst the challenges brought on by the Great Depression. The boy and girl represent an immigrant family's hope for a better future in their new homeland. Lee's composition skillfully emphasizes each child's unique personality while also highlighting their shared Mesoamerican heritage. Through his lens, he immortalizes not only these individual lives but also sheds light on the larger narrative of poverty and struggle faced by working-class families during that era. The significance of this photograph extends beyond its artistic merit; it serves as a historical document capturing an important chapter in American history. It reminds us to acknowledge the contributions made by immigrants who played vital roles in shaping our nation's identity. As we gaze upon this powerful image from 1939, let us remember those who came before us and honor their stories with compassion and understanding.
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