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Family living in tent while building the house around them, near Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family living in tent while building the house around them, near Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family living in tent while building the house around them. Near Klamath Falls, Klamath county, Oregon
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This poignant print captures a family's resilience amidst the hardships of the Great Depression. Taken in 1939 near Klamath Falls, Oregon, Dorothea Lange's lens reveals a remarkable scene: a family living in a tent while building their own house around them. The image speaks volumes about the determination and resourcefulness that characterized this era. In the foreground, we see an old car parked next to the makeshift campsite, symbolizing both mobility and stability for this rural American family. A broom leans against one of the tent poles, suggesting their efforts to maintain cleanliness and order despite their challenging circumstances. The barren landscape surrounding them reflects the economic recession that gripped America during this time. Yet amidst these harsh conditions, hope shines through as they construct their future home with bare hands and sheer willpower. Dorothea Lange was renowned for her ability to capture raw human emotion through her photography. This particular image is no exception; it serves as a powerful reminder of how individuals can persevere even in times of adversity. Preserved by the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration collection, Lange's work continues to be celebrated as an important piece of heritage art that documents not only history but also humanity's indomitable spirit.
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