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Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner, living in the American River Camp... CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner, living in the American River Camp... CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner. Living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California
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In this poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, we see the determined gaze of a young girl, her expression etched with the weight of the world. She is a migrant from Tennessee, displaced from her home by the Great Depression and now living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California. The camp, also known as a Hooverville, was named after President Herbert Hoover and was a makeshift refuge for thousands of displaced persons during the Depression era. The girl's clothing is simple and worn, a testament to the poverty that was rampant during this time. Her hands are folded in her lap, suggesting a sense of resignation, yet her eyes hold a spark of resilience. This image, titled "Daughter of migrant Tennessee coal miner. Living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California," is a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic hardship. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs were instrumental in bringing attention to the plight of the displaced and impoverished during the Great Depression. This image, in particular, has become an iconic representation of the era and a testament to the enduring spirit of those who persevered through hardship. The photograph is a nitrate negative, a type of photographic film that was commonly used in the 20th century. It is now part of the extensive collection of the Library of Congress, a national treasure that preserves the history and heritage of the United States. This image serves as a reminder of the past, a testament to the human spirit, and a call to remember the lessons of history.
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