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Food supply of migrant family, American River camp near Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Food supply of migrant family, American River camp near Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Food supply of migrant family. American River camp near Sacramento, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Food Supply of Migrant Family. American River camp near Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of displaced families struggling to make ends meet. The scene is set indoors, within the cramped quarters of a makeshift dwelling, where a migrant family gathers around a meager spread of food. The family's possessions are few, with cardboard boxes serving as makeshift furniture and a crockery set carefully arranged on a rickety table. The walls are adorned with a few pieces of artwork, suggesting a semblance of personal touch amidst the spartan living conditions. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the forced displacement and migration that occurred during the Great Depression, with families leaving their homes in search of work and better opportunities. The image was taken during a time when the country was grappling with the economic downturn, with high unemployment rates and widespread poverty. The photograph was taken as part of Dorothea Lange's work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful imagery brought attention to the plight of the displaced and helped to galvanize public support for government programs aimed at providing relief and assistance to those in need. The photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It serves as an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history and a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship.
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