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Possibly: Kytta family, FSA borrowers on non-commercial experiment, Michigan Hill, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: Kytta family, FSA borrowers on non-commercial experiment, Michigan Hill, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Kytta family, Farm Security Administration (FSA) borrowers on non-commercial experiment, build a well. Michigan Hill, Thurston County, western Washington. See general caption number 36]
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This photo print, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, showcases the Kytta family, Farm Security Administration (FSA) borrowers embarking on a non-commercial experiment in Michigan Hill, Washington. The image captures a moment of resilience and determination during the challenging times of the Great Depression. In this rural setting, we see a man from the Kytta family standing proudly amidst his surroundings. He is engaged in building a well with a bucket chain system—a symbol of their self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. The emptying buckets represent their tireless efforts to improve their living conditions despite economic hardships. Lange's powerful composition highlights not only the physical labor involved but also the emotional strength that these families possessed during such trying times. Through her lens, she immortalizes an era marked by poverty and recession while emphasizing themes of regionalism and rural life. The photograph serves as a reminder of how individuals like the Kytta family relied on government assistance programs like FSA to survive and sustain themselves through innovative experiments. It stands as an enduring testament to human perseverance against adversity. Preserved within the archives of Library of Congress' Office of War Information collection, Lange's work continues to captivate viewers today with its timeless portrayal of American history during one of its most challenging periods—the Great Depression.
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