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CHILD WORKERS, 1939. Sons of migrant workers employed by the Works Projects Administration
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CHILD WORKERS, 1939. Sons of migrant workers employed by the Works Projects Administration
CHILD WORKERS, 1939.
Sons of migrant workers employed by the Works Projects Administration, near Wilbur Falls, Oklahoma. Photograph, 1939, by Russell Lee
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1939 Adolescent Barefoot Child Labor Farm Farmer Great Depression Leisure New Deal Oklahoma Overalls Poverty Rural Russel Southwest Working Class Works Progress Administration
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CHILD WORKERS, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Migrant Families during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time - the year is 1939, and we find ourselves near Wilbur Falls, Oklahoma. The image depicts two young boys, sons of migrant workers employed by the Works Projects Administration (WPA), standing barefoot on an open field. The faces of these adolescent boys tell a story of resilience and determination amidst challenging circumstances. Dressed in worn-out overalls that bear witness to their daily labor, they represent countless children who were forced to grow up too soon during this era marked by economic hardship. As part of Russell Lee's documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph sheds light on child labor prevalent at that time. These young souls should have been enjoying carefree days filled with play and laughter; instead, they found themselves working alongside their parents as they struggled to make ends meet. In capturing this scene against the backdrop of rural poverty in America's heartland, Lee brings attention to both the harsh realities faced by working-class families during the Great Depression and President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives aimed at providing relief through programs like WPA. This print serves as a powerful reminder not only of our past but also highlights how far we have come in ensuring better opportunities for future generations. It stands as a testament to those who persevered through adversity while igniting conversations about social progress and equality today
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