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Drought refugee, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Drought refugee, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley. Drought refugee, aged sixty three, from Bismark, North Dakota. " Came to Washington three years ago in that Chevy coupe you see over there and twenty-five dollars cash. Had 480 acres back there. I dried out after thirty years, lost it, and walked out." With help of Work Projects Administration (WPA) and supplementary work on ranches is buying three quarters of an acre in shacktown near Yakima, has it nearly paid for, has good garden. " On my own place I can t starve."
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This powerful photograph captures the resilience of a drought refugee in Yakima Valley, Washington, during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it tells the story of a man who lost everything but found hope in his own piece of land. The caption reveals that this elderly gentleman had once owned 480 acres back in Bismark, North Dakota. However, after thirty years of struggling with drought conditions, he was forced to leave it all behind. With only twenty-five dollars and a Chevy coupe to his name, he made his way to Washington seeking a fresh start. Thanks to assistance from the Work Projects Administration (WPA) and supplementary work on ranches, this resilient individual managed to purchase three quarters of an acre near Yakima. Through hard work and determination, he nearly paid off his new property while cultivating a thriving garden that ensured he would never go hungry again. In an era marked by economic hardship and political turmoil, this photograph serves as both documentation and inspiration. It reflects the struggles faced by countless Americans during the Great Depression while highlighting their unwavering spirit and ability to find solace even amidst adversity. Dorothea Lange's remarkable talent for capturing human emotion shines through in this image as she immortalizes not just one man's journey but also represents the plight of many others who sought refuge during those challenging times.
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