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Mother of family of migrant fruit workers encamped on outskirts of Porterville, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mother of family of migrant fruit workers encamped on outskirts of Porterville, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mother of family of migrant fruit workers encamped on the outskirts of Porterville, California, waiting for work in the orange groves
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This evocative photograph, titled "Mother of Family of Migrant Farm Workers Encamped on the Outskirts of Porterville, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during the Great Depression era in the United States. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The photograph shows a mother, dressed in a worn apron and holding a baby, standing in front of a makeshift shelter made of tin and scraps. Her expression is one of weary determination as she looks off into the distance, likely towards the orange groves where she and her family hoped to find work. The scene depicted in this photograph is reminiscent of Hoovervilles, makeshift settlements named after President Herbert Hoover, which emerged during the Great Depression as a result of widespread unemployment and displacement. The family, like many others, were forced to migrate from their homes in search of work and a place to call their own. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as a stark reminder of the economic and social upheaval that characterized the Great Depression era. Lange's photograph is an important piece of American history, and a reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by families during a time of great hardship.
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