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Housing for Oklahoma refugees, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Housing for Oklahoma refugees, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Housing for Oklahoma refugees. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Housing for Oklahoma Refugees, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image depicts a group of makeshift houses, lined up in a desolate landscape, providing shelter for displaced Oklahoma refugees. The agricultural workers, who had been forced to leave their homes due to economic hardships brought about by the Depression, had arrived in California in search of employment in the agricultural sector. The photograph, taken by Lange for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documents the living conditions of these displaced families. The automobiles parked outside the houses suggest that the residents had recently arrived, carrying with them only the essentials. The children in the image, clad in ragged clothing, add to the poignant scene, highlighting the vulnerability and desperation of the refugees. The houses, which were built by the FSA as part of a relief effort, were a far cry from the permanent structures these families had left behind. The lack of privacy, basic amenities, and the harsh, barren surroundings underscore the challenges faced by the displaced population during this period. Lange's powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic displacement and the importance of providing adequate housing and support for those in need. This photograph, a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into a critical moment in American history.
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