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MIGRANT MOTHER, 1939. A young mother and two children living in a shacktown, near Klamath Falls
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MIGRANT MOTHER, 1939. A young mother and two children living in a shacktown, near Klamath Falls
MIGRANT MOTHER, 1939.
A young mother and two children living in a shacktown, near Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, September 1939
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1939 Adolescent Children Daughter Dirty Dress Family Great Depression Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Northwest Oregon Photo Poverty Rural September Shack Tire Trash Wife Wooden Working Class Young
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The iconic photograph "Migrant Mother, 1939" captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression. In this powerful image, taken by Dorothea Lange in September 1939 near Klamath Falls, Oregon, we see a young mother and her two children living in a shacktown. The woman's worn-out dress and dirty appearance reflect the hardships she faces daily. The desperation is palpable as the family stands against a backdrop of poverty and rural decay. The dilapidated wooden shack they call home serves as a stark reminder of their destitution. Surrounding them are discarded tires and trash, symbolizing their struggle to survive amidst scarcity. Lange's lens focuses on the mother's face - tired yet resilient - as she gazes into an uncertain future with determination. Her children cling to her side, seeking comfort and protection from an unforgiving world. This photograph embodies both hopelessness and strength; it encapsulates the plight of countless migrant workers during that era. It also serves as a poignant reminder of how government programs like the New Deal aimed to alleviate poverty for working-class families like these. "Migrant Mother, 1939" continues to resonate today as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. It reminds us that behind every statistic or historical event lies real people with stories worth telling – stories that can inspire empathy and action even decades later.
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