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SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecropper family with their belongings at a roadside
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecropper family with their belongings at a roadside
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
Evicted sharecropper family with their belongings at a roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939
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1939 Arthur Baby Black Camp Coat Crate Eviction Family Farmer Furniture Great Depression Homeless Husband January Migration Missouri Mother New Deal New Madrid Poor Poverty Roadside Rothstein Rural Sharecropper Wife Working Class
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time during one of America's darkest periods - the Great Depression. Taken by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939, it portrays an evicted African American sharecropper family with their meager belongings at a roadside camp along Highway 60 in New Madrid County, Missouri. The image speaks volumes about the devastating impact of poverty and displacement on working-class families during this era. The worn-out coats and hats they wear provide little protection against the bitter cold as they huddle together for warmth. The mother cradles her baby tightly while her husband stands tall beside her, embodying resilience amidst adversity. Their sparse furniture consists only of a crate that holds their few possessions, highlighting their destitution. Homeless and forced to abandon their farming livelihood due to eviction, this family represents countless others who were left without means or hope during these trying times. Rothstein's composition skillfully captures both the physical landscape and emotional turmoil faced by these individuals. It serves as a stark reminder of how economic hardships pushed many Americans to migrate from rural areas towards cities in search of better opportunities offered by President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. This print is not just an artistic representation but also a historical document that sheds light on the struggles endured by ordinary people during one of America's most challenging chapters – reminding us never to take our privileges
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