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Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California. 144 families have applied for farm purchase loans under the Farm Tenancy Act, passed by Congress in 1937. Ten applicants from this region of four counties will be finally selected
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This evocative photograph, titled "Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image documents a significant moment in the lives of 144 farm applicants from the region of four counties in California, who had gathered in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office to apply for farm purchase loans under the Farm Tenancy Act, which was passed by Congress in 1937. The Act aimed to help farmers and farm laborers, including sharecroppers and tenant farmers, during the Great Depression. The photograph captures the intensity and hopefulness of the applicants as they wait for the selection process to determine which ten individuals would be granted the loans. The scene is set in the dimly lit FSA office, where the applicants, both male and female, are seated on chairs and benches, their faces illuminated by the faint light of a single bulb. The atmosphere is tense, as the future of these families hangs in the balance. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment with her camera, providing a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the economic hardships of the Great Depression. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great uncertainty and struggle. This image is an invaluable historical document, offering insight into the economic and social conditions of rural America during the 1930s. It is a reminder of the importance of government programs in providing assistance to those in need and the enduring power of photography to capture the human spirit.
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