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Plantation store, Mississippi Delta, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Plantation store, Mississippi Delta, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plantation store. Mississippi Delta. ['Bellgrade Lumber Co - General Merchandise - Lake Charles Plantation']
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This photograph, titled "Plantation store, Mississippi Delta. ['Bellgrade Lumber Co - General Merchandise - Lake Charles Plantation']" was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image presents a quintessential scene of rural life in the Mississippi Delta during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a small, rustic general store, nestled amidst the verdant countryside. The building, with its weathered wooden exterior and corrugated tin roof, serves as a vital hub for the local community. The store, operated by the Bellgrade Lumber Company, offers a range of essential goods, including groceries, hardware, and fuel. A Coca-Cola sign hangs prominently on the wall, advertising the popular beverage. A gas pump and service station are also visible in the background, indicating the store's role as a one-stop shop for the area's farmers and laborers. The photograph captures the stark reality of rural poverty during the Depression era. The store's worn appearance and the worn clothing of the people milling about outside reflect the economic hardships faced by the community. However, the image also conveys a sense of resilience and community spirit, as people gather together to purchase the necessities they need to get by. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's work for the FSA, including this image, is considered a seminal contribution to the documentary photography movement and a powerful record of American history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rural life in the Mississippi Delta during the Great Depression and the essential role that small, community-owned businesses played in providing for the needs of the local population.
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