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SHARECROPPERS, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers standing along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri
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SHARECROPPERS, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers standing along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri
SHARECROPPERS, 1939.
Evicted sharecroppers standing along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, January 1939
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1939 Arthur Black County Dirt Road Farmer Furniture Great Depression Highway Homeless January Line Missouri New Deal New Madrid Poor Poverty Roadside Rothstein Rural Sharecropper Working Class Evicted
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of sharecroppers during the Great Depression era. Taken in 1939 by Arthur Rothstein, it portrays a group of evicted African American sharecroppers standing along Highway 60 in New Madrid County, Missouri. The image showcases their resilience and determination despite being displaced from their homes. The composition highlights the destitution faced by these men and women as they line up along the dirt road, with worn-out furniture piled beside them. Their faces reveal both weariness and strength, reflecting the hardships endured by working-class families during this time. Rothstein's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the economic struggles that plagued rural communities across America during the early 20th century. It also sheds light on how government initiatives like the New Deal attempted to address poverty and unemployment through programs such as Farm Security Administration (FSA). This print is not just an artistic representation but a historical document that offers insight into a specific moment in time. It prompts us to reflect on our society's progress since then while reminding us of those who still face similar challenges today.
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