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Destitute family, American River camp, near Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Destitute family, American River camp, near Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Destitute family. American River camp. Five children aged two to seventeen. Near Sacramento California. [Sign: "I must have work or food"]
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This poignant photograph, titled "Destitute family. American River camp. Five children aged two to seventeen. Near Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image vividly captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era in the United States, with a displaced family huddled together in a makeshift camp along the American River. The father, dressed in worn denim dungarees and a faded work shirt, looks intently at the camera with a determined expression, holding a sign that reads "I must have work or food." His wife, clad in a worn dress and apron, cradles her youngest child protectively. The five children, ranging in age from two to seventeen, are dressed in simple, hand-me-down clothes, their faces etched with the signs of hardship and hunger. The scene unfolds in a desolate Hooverville-style camp, with makeshift shelters and a rickety go-cart visible in the background. The family, like so many others during this time, had been displaced from their homes and forced to seek refuge in such makeshift communities due to the economic devastation wrought by the Great Depression. This powerful image, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic hardship and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the importance of social safety nets and the need for equitable access to employment and resources, and remains a significant piece of American heritage and art.
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