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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1935. Drought refugees from Oklahoma looking for work in the pea
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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1935. Drought refugees from Oklahoma looking for work in the pea
MIGRANT FAMILY, 1935.
Drought refugees from Oklahoma looking for work in the pea fields of California. Photograph, March 1935
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1935 Automobile Baby Bonnet California Children Dorothea Drought Dust Bowl Farm Farm Security Administration Farmer Great Depression Lange March Migrant Migrant Worker Migration New Deal Okie Oklahoma Poverty Refugee Rural Working Class
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of the Great Depression era in America. Taken in March 1935 by Dorothea Lange, it portrays a migrant family from Oklahoma who were forced to leave their home due to drought and seek work in California's pea fields. The image showcases a worn-out American automobile parked on the dusty road, symbolizing their arduous journey towards hope and survival. A young mother can be seen holding her baby tightly, wearing a bonnet to shield them both from the scorching sun. The children stand beside her, their faces reflecting innocence mixed with uncertainty about what lies ahead. Lange's lens beautifully captures the resilience etched on the faces of these rural refugees as they navigate through poverty and displacement. Their tired eyes speak volumes about their struggles as they search for employment opportunities amidst an unforgiving landscape. This photograph is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents an entire generation affected by economic turmoil during one of America's darkest periods. It serves as a reminder of how migration became synonymous with survival for many working-class families seeking respite from destitution caused by environmental disasters like the Dust Bowl. Dorothea Lange's powerful documentation played an instrumental role in raising awareness about social issues during this era and paved the way for governmental initiatives such as FSA (Farm Security Administration) under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policy. As we reflect upon this image today, let us remember those who endured immense hardships while striving for
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