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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Children of migrant workers residing in Ramblers Park, after
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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Children of migrant workers residing in Ramblers Park, after
MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
Children of migrant workers residing in Ramblers Park, after living on the road for three years, Yakima Valley, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 August Brother Camp Children Crate Dirty Dorothea Great Depression Homeless Lange Luggage Migrant Worker Migration New Deal Northwest Pacific Northwest Park Pick Up Truck Poor Poverty Resettlement Rural Sister Slum Summer Trash Washington State Working Class Yakima Young Rambler
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Migrant Camp, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Resilient Children
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. This poignant print captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in August 1939, it offers a glimpse into the lives of children residing in Ramblers Park, Yakima Valley, Washington State. The image depicts two young siblings, a boy and his sister, who have endured three years of relentless migration alongside their migrant worker parents. Their faces reflect both weariness and determination as they stand amidst crates and discarded belongings that serve as their makeshift home. The dirt on their clothes is evidence of the hardships they have faced along this arduous journey. In this humble campsite within Ramblers Park, these resilient children find solace from their transient existence. The photograph showcases not only their impoverished circumstances but also highlights the strength and resilience inherent within them. Dorothea Lange's lens captured not just an image but an entire narrative - one that speaks to the struggles faced by countless families during this tumultuous period in American history. It serves as a reminder of how poverty can touch even the youngest members of society. As we gaze upon this powerful photograph today, let us remember those who persevered through adversity with unwavering hope for a better future. May it inspire us to appreciate our present circumstances while advocating for compassion towards those still facing similar challenges around us.
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