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Children of Mexican cotton laborers, Casa Grande, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Children of Mexican cotton laborers, Casa Grande, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Children of Mexican cotton laborers. Casa Grande, Arizona
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This evocative photograph, titled "Children of Mexican cotton laborers, Casa Grande, Arizona," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by Mexican families during the Great Depression, as they toiled in the cotton fields of Casa Grande, Arizona. The photograph captures a moment of raw, unfiltered truth as two barefoot boys and two girls huddle together in the shade of a corrugated iron shack. Their bodies are worn and weary, a testament to the physical labor they endure each day. The boys, dressed in tattered clothes, gaze intently at the camera with a mix of curiosity and apprehension, while the girls, one with her arm protectively around her younger sister, look away, their expressions reflecting the hardships and challenges of their daily lives. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic struggles faced by families during this period, particularly those of Mexican descent, who were often subjected to poor living conditions and discrimination. The image was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the effects of the Great Depression on rural communities, and later, during World War II, it was also used by the Office of War Information (OWI) to raise awareness about the plight of the poor and disadvantaged in America. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in American photography, is known for her evocative and empathetic portraits of everyday people, particularly those struggling against poverty and social injustice. This photograph, with its haunting image of children in a rural slum, is a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the Great Depression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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