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Madera County, family from near Dallas, Texas, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Madera County, family from near Dallas, Texas, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Madera County, family from near Dallas, Texas. Rent is five dollars a month. "There's no future here. I've been following the work (migratory labor) but there's no chance for a fellow to get a holt hisself in this country. The last job I had is tractor driving for thirty-five cents an hour. Had that job for five months until a Filipino comes along for twenty-five cents an hour. I was raised on a cotton farm my father owned a little place back there and I'm plumb willing to leave this country for good before I get too old, If I could get the chance to farm."
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This powerful print by Dorothea Lange captures the struggles of a family from near Dallas, Texas in 1939. The image depicts a father with his two young daughters standing outside their modest home in Madera County. In the background, we see the simple buildings that make up their rural surroundings.
The father speaks candidly about the challenges he faces as an agricultural worker, expressing his frustration at the lack of opportunity and fair wages in the country. Despite being raised on a cotton farm owned by his father, he feels compelled to leave for good before it's too late.
Through this poignant snapshot of American life during the Great Depression, Lange sheds light on the harsh realities faced by migrant workers and farming families struggling to make ends meet. The expressions on their faces tell a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
As we reflect on this historical moment captured by Lange's lens, we are reminded of the importance of empathy and understanding towards those who continue to fight for a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
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