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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1939. A mother and five children living in a shacktown community
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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1939. A mother and five children living in a shacktown community
MIGRANT FAMILY, 1939.
A mother and five children living in a shacktown community with residents mostly from Kansas and Missouri in Yakima Valley, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 Adolescent August Barefoot Children Dorothea Family Fence Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Migration Mother New Deal Northwest Pacific Northwest Poverty Resettlement Rural Shack Summer Toddler Washington State Wife Wood Burning Stove Working Class Yakima Young
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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1939: A Glimpse into the Struggles of American Rural Life". This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality faced by a migrant family during the Great Depression. Taken in August 1939 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it showcases a mother and her five children residing in a shacktown community located in Yakima Valley, Washington State. In this image, we witness the resilience of an impoverished family as they navigate their daily existence. The barefoot children stand together near a weathered wooden fence while their exhausted mother gazes into the distance with determination etched on her face. Their worn-out clothes and unkempt appearance reflect the hardships they endure. Living amongst other migrants primarily from Kansas and Missouri, this family represents countless others who sought refuge in Washington State during this era. They were drawn to opportunities promised by agricultural work but found themselves trapped in cycles of poverty. The presence of a wood-burning stove hints at their meager living conditions within the cramped shack behind them. Yet amidst adversity, there is unity - these young souls find solace within each other's company. Dorothea Lange's lens captured not only an image but also a story that resonates even today. This photograph serves as a reminder of both human strength and vulnerability during times of economic turmoil. It stands as an enduring testament to those who endured unimaginable challenges while striving for better lives for themselves and future generations.
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