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Oklahoma migrant, Texas. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Oklahoma migrant, Texas. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahoma migrant, Texas. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies. The father, aged thirty-five, is an intelligent fellow, a painter by trade. Advanced tuberculosis, victim of an occupational disease. Ineligible for WPA (Works Progress Administration), rated as totally disabled. As a state charge under Oklahoma relief standards, the family were told the maximum relief would be seven dollars every two weeks. They lost their home, their furniture
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This poignant photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the stark reality of displacement and destitution faced by an Oklahoma migrant family in Texas during the Great Depression. The father, a thirty-five-year-old painter by trade, is seen here with a pained expression, his advanced tuberculosis a testament to the occupational hazards of his former livelihood. Due to his disability, he was deemed ineligible for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), leaving his family without a means of support. As state charges under Oklahoma relief standards, they were told the maximum relief they could receive was a meager seven dollars every two weeks. The family had already lost their home and furniture, adding to their sense of despair. The father's worn-down appearance and the empty, dusty landscape behind him serve as a powerful reminder of the economic hardships that plagued America during this period. This image is a poignant example of the Catch-22 situation faced by many during the Great Depression. The father's disability made him ineligible for employment programs, yet without employment, he could not afford the necessities of life. The family's plight highlights the complex economic issues of the time and the need for comprehensive social safety nets to protect the most vulnerable members of society. Dorothea Lange's haunting photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, compassion, and the need for a safety net to protect those who fall through the cracks during times of economic hardship.
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