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Hoe culture in the South, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Hoe culture in the South, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hoe culture in the South. Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Hoe Culture in the South. Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image depicts an African American farm laborer, identified as Lee Russell, hoeing in a cornfield during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds in the rural countryside of Mississippi, where the harsh realities of poverty and economic hardship were deeply entrenched. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression and to document the living conditions of American farmers and farm workers. The photograph reveals the backbreaking labor involved in farming during this era. The woman, dressed in simple, worn clothing, is focused intently on her work, her expression reflecting the determination and resilience required to survive. The cornfield stretches out behind her, a vast expanse of maize that seems to go on for miles. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of the American South and the vital role that farm laborers played in shaping the region's economy. It also serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit and the enduring strength of those who worked the land during this challenging period in American history. This photograph, now held in the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the past and sheds light on the experiences of those who worked the land during the Great Depression. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve the human condition and to remind us of the important stories that lie hidden in our history.
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