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Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall, Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall, Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall. Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon
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This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures a couple engaged in the laborious task of digging sweet potatoes during the autumn season. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Irrigon, Morrow County in Oregon, this image offers a glimpse into the lives of American farmers during the Great Depression. The couple's attire reflects their practicality and resilience as they toil on their farm. The woman wears an apron over her dress, symbolizing her dedication to domestic duties while working alongside her husband. Their bent postures reveal the backbreaking nature of farming work, highlighting their unwavering commitment to providing for themselves and their community. Lange's composition emphasizes not only the physical demands but also the emotional strength required for survival during this challenging era. Through her lens, she immortalizes a moment that speaks volumes about perseverance and determination amidst economic hardship. As part of Lange's extensive documentation commissioned by government agencies such as Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), this photograph serves as both historical record and artistic expression. Preserved within the Library of Congress archives, it stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human experiences with empathy and compassion. In viewing this print today, we are reminded not only of our shared agricultural heritage but also how individuals can find strength in unity when faced with adversity.
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