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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people. No food and three gallons of gas in the tank. The father is trying to repair a tire. Three children. Father says, "It's tough but life's tough anyway you take it"
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Family Between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936: A Moment of Struggle and Resilience during the Great Depression This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, portrays a family's determination and grit as they face the harsh realities of displacement and poverty during the Great Depression. Taken in 1936, the image shows a father and his three children huddled around their automobile, a 1930s model from AC Cars Ltd., on the side of the road between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The family has left their home and connections in South Texas, hoping to find work in the cotton fields of the Arkansas Delta. The father, dressed in bib overalls and a denim shirt, is attempting to repair a flat tire while his children look on with concern. Their faces reflect the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with being penniless and having only three gallons of gas in the tank. The family's clothing, made of durable fabric, speaks to their humble circumstances and the limited resources available to them during this time. The image is a poignant reminder of the forced displacement and migration that occurred during the Great Depression, as millions of Americans were uprooted from their homes and communities in search of work and a better future. Dorothea Lange's powerful photograph, titled "Family Between Dallas and Austin, Texas," is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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