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Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of turpentine workers during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds in the rural countryside of Georgia, where a cluster of rustic, wooden houses stands against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees. The photograph reveals the simple, yet functional architecture of the workers' homes. A clothesline stretches between two houses, bearing the weight of recently washed garments, while a wooden porch and a small office or storefront are visible in the foreground. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived through the harsh economic realities of the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful and emotive photographs helped to bring attention to the plight of the American people during the Depression and World War II. This photograph, in particular, speaks to the challenges of rural life during a time of economic hardship, and serves as an enduring reminder of the importance of social support systems and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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