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Oklahoma sharecropper and family entering California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Oklahoma sharecropper and family entering California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahoma sharecropper and family entering California. Stalled on the desert near Indio, California
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This poignant photograph, titled "Oklahoma Sharecropper and Family Entering California. Stalled on the Desert Near Indio, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image documents the harsh realities faced by displaced families during the Great Depression as they embarked on a westward journey in search of work and a better future. The scene unfolds on the desolate outskirts of Indio, California, where an Oklahoma family, including parents and their young children, are seen huddled around their broken-down automobile. The father, dressed in bib overalls and a denim shirt, appears weary and defeated, while his wife looks on with concern for their family's uncertain future. The children, dressed in simple clothing, cling to their belongings as they face an uncertain and daunting journey ahead. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships and forced displacement experienced by countless families during this period. The image was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The photograph's black-and-white composition adds to its timeless and evocative nature, capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in American history. The worn clothing, the desolate landscape, and the stalled automobile all serve as powerful symbols of the struggles and resilience of the human spirit during a time of great upheaval and change.
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