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Night meeting in the FSA office, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Night meeting in the FSA office, 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 (FSA) 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 applicant families, who had gathered in the FSA office to apply for farm purchase loans under the Farm Tenancy Act, a legislative response to the Great Depression that passed in 1937. The act aimed to provide financial assistance to tenant and sharecropper farmers, enabling them to purchase land and become independent farmers. In this powerful image, we see a group of anxious applicants, a mix of men and women, gathered around tables in the dimly lit FSA office. Their faces are etched with concern and hope, as they await the outcome of their loan applications. Ten families from this region of four counties would ultimately be selected to receive the loans, offering them a chance to break free from the cycle of poverty and uncertainty that defined the era. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant scene with her unwavering commitment to depicting the human condition during the Great Depression. The photograph serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of economic hardship and uncertainty. This image is an invaluable piece of American heritage, and a reminder of the critical role government programs played in supporting families during the Depression. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of access to resources and opportunities, and the profound impact they can have on individuals and communities.
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