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Family...from Fort Smith, Arkansas, trying to repair their car... Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family...from Fort Smith, Arkansas, trying to repair their car... Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family of nine from near Fort Smith, Arkansas, on their way to try to find work in the California harvests. Between Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona. Fourteen such cars were passed one afternoon on this highway
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In this evocative photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1937, a family of nine from Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seen huddled around their antiquated automobile, attempting to repair it on the side of a desolate Arizona highway. The image captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, as the family's worn belongings and weary expressions convey the weight of their displacement and the struggle to find work and a better future. The photograph was taken during the family's journey from the Dust Bowl region to California in search of employment opportunities in the harvests. The car, bearing the insignia of AC Cars Ltd., had likely served them well in the past, but now seemed to be failing them at the most inopportune moment. The family's possessions, piled high on the car and in the background, attest to their meager resources and the challenges they faced. The scene is set against the backdrop of a hot, arid landscape, with the sun casting long shadows and the heat radiating off the asphalt. The family's plight was not unique; Lange documented similar scenes of displaced families during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) in the 1930s. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans during this period and the resilience and determination of those who sought a better life despite overwhelming odds. This image, a nitrate negative, is a testament to Lange's mastery of documentary photography and her ability to capture the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a powerful reminder of the past and a reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of hardship.
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