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News of the surrender of Canton... San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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News of the surrender of Canton... San Francisco, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
News of the surrender of Canton to the Japanese. San Francisco, California. Chinatown
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This evocative photograph, titled "News of the Surrender of Canton to the Japanese. San Francisco, California. Chinatown," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the heart of the United States during the 1930s. The image, a poignant reminder of a significant moment in history, portrays a group of Chinese men intently engrossed in reading newspapers in a Chinatown bookshop. The scene unfolds in San Francisco, California, during the Canton Operation, an event that took place in 1938 as part of the larger Sino-Japanese War. The men, likely Chinese immigrants or Chinese Americans, are shown huddled together, their faces etched with concern and curiosity as they absorb the latest news from their homeland. The photograph captures the collective anxiety and uncertainty that gripped the Chinese community during this tumultuous period. The photograph is a testament to the power of the press and the role it plays in shaping public opinion and providing vital information during times of crisis. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, expertly captured the mood of the moment, using her camera to document the human experience and preserve history. This image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection held at the Library of Congress, a treasure trove of American history. The photograph is a nitrate negative, a medium that was widely used during the early to mid-20th century before being replaced by more stable film stocks. The photograph's historical significance is further underscored by its association with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI), two influential New Deal-era agencies that employed Lange to document the effects of the Great Depression and World War II on American life.
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