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On the plains west of Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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On the plains west of Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On the plains west of Fresno, California. Family of seven from Oregon dairy ranch which they lost. "We tried to get too big, I guess. Milk cans are all that's left of the dairy. Now pick bolls to make fifty cents to one dollar a day. We can't work every day or maybe we could get by." Rent for house without water or sanitation -six dollars per month. Plan next to pick fruit. "They say if you come to California, you always come back, but I'm willing to leave it."
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On the Plains West of Fresno, California, 1939" is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. The image captures the stark reality of the Great Depression's impact on rural families, specifically a family of seven from Oregon who had lost their dairy ranch. The photograph shows the family outside their cabin, surrounded by empty milk cans that were once a thriving dairy business. The children play amongst the remnants of their former livelihood, while their parents contemplate their next move. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid California plains, with barren farmland stretching out in the distance. The family's cabin, with no water or sanitation, rents for a meager six dollars a month. With only occasional work picking cotton bolls to earn fifty cents to one dollar a day, survival is a daily struggle. The family's plight is a reflection of the widespread poverty and economic hardship that gripped rural America during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural families affected by the Depression. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the resilience of those who endure them. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of rural America and the challenges it continues to face. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, a glimpse into a time when the American Dream seemed out of reach for many. It is a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship and a call to remember the stories of those who came before us.
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