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Looking east down the railroad track, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Looking east down the railroad track, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Looking east down the railroad track, near Calipatria, California. Single men, itinerants with " bindles" waiting for the freight
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Looking east down the railroad track, near Calipatria, California, 1939. This photograph by Dorothea Lange captures a poignant moment in American history during the Great Depression. In this image, we see a group of single men, itinerants with their iconic 'bindles, ' patiently waiting for freight on the railway tracks. Lange's composition skillfully draws our attention to the vastness of the landscape stretching towards the horizon. The desolation and emptiness surrounding these men symbolize not only their transient lifestyle but also reflect the economic hardships faced by many during this era. As one of America's most renowned documentary photographers, Lange masterfully conveys both empathy and dignity through her lens. Her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) aimed to shed light on social issues and advocate for change. This particular photograph serves as a powerful reminder of homelessness and unemployment that plagued countless individuals during this tumultuous time in our nation's history. It invites us to contemplate how economic recession can affect lives at an individual level. Preserved in nitrate negative format at the Library of Congress, this image stands as a testament to Lange's enduring legacy as well as an invaluable historical document capturing an important chapter in American society.
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