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As the auctioneer knocks down the last bid on each basket of tobacco... Douglas, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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As the auctioneer knocks down the last bid on each basket of tobacco... Douglas, Georgia, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
As the auctioneer knocks down the last bid on each basket of tobacco in the warehouse, the price is immediately recorded, and the farmers go to the "money box" to get their money. Douglas, Georgia. [Sign: The Red Warehouse, Douglas, GA. Money Box - Tobacco Headquaters (sic)]
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As the sun casts long shadows over the dusty floor of the Red Warehouse in Douglas, Georgia, in 1938, the auctioneer brings down his gavel for the last time on each basket of tobacco. The price for each harvested crop has been determined, and the farmers, mostly African American agricultural workers, eagerly make their way to the money box to collect their earnings. The atmosphere is tense, as the Great Depression continues to grip the country, and the fate of their livelihoods hangs in the balance. Dorothea Lange, a renowned documentary photographer, captured this poignant moment in American history. The image, taken during her work for the Farm Security Administration, is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by farmers during this period. The worn building, adorned with the sign 'Tobacco Headquarters,' stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the farmers, who, despite the hardships, continue to work the land and provide for their families. This photograph, with its raw and unfiltered depiction of rural life during the Great Depression, is a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the enduring strength of community.
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