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Migrants carry this sect to California, Northern Arkansas on U.S. 62, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrants carry this sect to California, Northern Arkansas on U.S. 62, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Northern Arkansas on U.S. 62. Migrants carry this sect to California. [Sign: Assembly of God']
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This evocative photograph, titled "Northern Arkansas on U.S. 62. Migrants carry this sect to California. [Sign: 'Assembly of God']" was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression era. The image depicts a group of migrants, likely displaced by the economic hardships of the time, carrying a dismantled Pentecostal church building on their backs as they journey towards California. The church, bearing the sign of the Assembly of God, appears abandoned and dilapidated, with overgrown vegetation encroaching upon its walls. The desolate countryside and empty houses in the background further emphasize the sense of displacement and forced migration. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her haunting images of the Great Depression and the subsequent forced displacement of families during this period are considered seminal in the history of American photography. This photograph, in particular, is a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic upheaval and the resilience of those who were forced to abandon their homes and communities in search of a better future. The photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the American experience, with its themes of displacement, migration, and the search for a new beginning. The image has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a national treasure trove of American heritage and art, and continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its raw and unvarnished portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history.
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