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RUN DOWN FARMHOUSE, 1938. Two African American children, one with deformed legs caused by rickets
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RUN DOWN FARMHOUSE, 1938. Two African American children, one with deformed legs caused by rickets
RUN DOWN FARMHOUSE, 1938.
Two African American children, one with deformed legs caused by rickets, walking in front of a run down farmhouse on badly eroded land near Wadesboro, North Carolina. Photographed by Marion Post Wolcott, December 1938
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1938 Black Children December Dirt Erosion Farm Farm Security Administration Farmer Farmhouse Farming Field Great Depression Marion New Deal North Carolina Photo Post Poverty Rural Walking Wolcott Rickets Southeast
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Capturing the Struggles of Rural America - A Glimpse into 1938
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. This poignant photograph, titled "RUN DOWN FARMHOUSE, 1938" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by African American children during a time of great adversity. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in December 1938 near Wadesboro, North Carolina, this image portrays two young children walking in front of a dilapidated farmhouse on eroded land. The visible effects of rickets are evident in one child's deformed legs, symbolizing the physical toll that poverty and malnutrition took on marginalized communities during the Great Depression era. The worn-out exterior of the farmhouse stands as a testament to both economic hardship and environmental challenges faced by farmers at that time. Wolcott's lens captures not only an individual moment but also reflects broader social issues prevalent in rural America during this period. This photograph serves as a reminder of the daily struggles endured by families striving to make ends meet amidst erosion-ridden fields and limited resources. Through her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Marion Post Wolcott documented life across various regions affected by poverty and unemployment. Her photographs became powerful tools for raising awareness about these pressing issues while advocating for government intervention through programs like the New Deal. This historical snapshot invites viewers to reflect upon our shared past, highlighting both resilience and vulnerability within communities often overlooked or forgotten. It reminds us that progress is made when we confront societal challenges head-on
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