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ALABAMA: FARMING, 1936. A tenant farmer family working in a cotton field, near Anniston, Alabama
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ALABAMA: FARMING, 1936. A tenant farmer family working in a cotton field, near Anniston, Alabama
ALABAMA: FARMING, 1936.
A tenant farmer family working in a cotton field, near Anniston, Alabama. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936
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1936 Alabama Barefoot Brother Child Labor Children Cotton Dorothea Family Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Father Field Great Depression June Lange Mother New Deal Plantation Poor Poverty Rural Sharecropper Sister Straw Hat Summer Tenant Working Class Southeast
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ALABAMA: FARMING, 1936. Capturing the resilience and hardships of tenant farmers during the Great Depression, this powerful photograph by Dorothea Lange transports us to a cotton field near Anniston, Alabama. In June 1936, amidst the scorching summer heat, a tenant farmer family toils tirelessly in their daily battle against poverty. The image portrays a snapshot of rural life in early 20th century America. The father stands tall with determination as he wields a farm tool, while the mother works alongside him with unwavering strength. Their children, barefoot and wearing tattered clothes, assist their parents despite their tender age – an unfortunate testament to child labor prevalent at that time. The composition captures both struggle and unity within this farming family. A young boy and his brother stand side by side; their bond evident even in such challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, sisters sharecropper through rows of cotton plants with stoic expressions on their faces. Dorothea Lange's lens immortalizes not only one family but also represents countless others who faced similar challenges during those difficult years. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of poverty on rural communities and highlights the importance of government initiatives like the New Deal in providing relief for struggling families. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, let it serve as an enduring tribute to these hardworking individuals who persevered through adversity while cultivating hope for better days ahead.
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