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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. 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
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is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. The image captures the raw reality of the Great Depression era, with a destitute family trying to make their way from South Texas to the cotton fields of the Arkansas Delta. The photograph features a tired and determined father, dressed in bib overalls and a denim shirt, attempting to repair a flat tire on an old car. His three young children, dressed in simple clothing, sit nearby, looking on with a mix of curiosity and concern. The family's belongings are scattered around them, indicating their hasty departure and the meager possessions they were able to take with them. The photograph was taken during a time of forced displacement and economic hardship, with many families being uprooted from their homes and communities in search of work. The father's words, "It's tough, but life's tough anyway you take it," speak to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image is a powerful reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by families during the Great Depression, and the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship. Dorothea Lange's photograph is a significant piece of American history, and a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit. The photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange during her work for the Farm Security Administration, an agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's documentation of the era is an important part of our cultural heritage, and continues to inspire and inform our understanding of this period in American history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy in times of hardship. It is a powerful image that speaks to the human condition and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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