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Daughter of a migrant fruit worker, American River camp outside of Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Daughter of a migrant fruit worker, American River camp outside of Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Daughter of a migrant fruit worker. American River camp outside of Sacramento, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Daughter of a Migrant Fruit Worker," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 at an American River camp outside of Sacramento, California. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by families during the Great Depression, particularly those displaced from their homes and forced to migrate in search of work. The photograph shows a young girl, dressed in tattered clothing, sitting on a makeshift bed in a shanty town, or Hooverville, as they were commonly known during this period. She clutches a worn-out doll to her chest, her expression a mixture of sadness and resilience. The camp, which housed thousands of displaced families, was located on the outskirts of Sacramento and was a stark contrast to the prosperous agricultural region that surrounded it. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's Office of War Information later acquired Lange's negatives, which are now housed in the Library of Congress. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the displacement and poverty that characterized the Great Depression era, and the resilience of those who endured it. It is a testament to the importance of documenting history and preserving the stories of those who have faced adversity.
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