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Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families... Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families... Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard along U.S. 99 behind which three destitute families of migrants are camped. Kern County, California. [Advertisement: Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific']
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, the stark contrast between progress and hardship is vividly portrayed. The image captures a billboard along U.S. 99 in Kern County, California, advertising the comforts of travel by train with the slogan, "Next Time Try the Train - Travel While You Sleep - Southern Pacific." Behind the billboard, three destitute families of migrants are camped, their makeshift shelters a stark reminder of the economic hardships of the Great Depression. The families huddle together, their expressions etched with weariness and despair. The children, bundled up against the cold, cling to their parents, their eyes filled with a mixture of fear and uncertainty. The adults appear resigned to their fate, their bodies gaunt from lack of food and proper shelter. The image is a poignant reminder of the forced displacement and migration that took place during this period. The families, likely displaced from their homes and livelihoods, were forced to travel long distances in search of work and sustenance. The billboard, with its promise of comfort and ease, serves as a stark contrast to the harsh realities of their situation. This photograph, taken during Dorothea Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who endured the hardships of the Great Depression. It is a reminder of a time in American history when progress and hardship coexisted, and the line between them was blurred. The photograph is a valuable heritage art piece, capturing a moment in time that continues to resonate with audiences today. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture the human condition and to preserve history for future generations.
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