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Possibly: near Wapato, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: near Wapato, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. One tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration) client, Jacob N. Schrock. This family with eight children had lived for twenty-five years on a rocky, rented farm in this valley. They now own forty eight acres of good land, this good house, price six thousand seventy hundred and seventy dollars. They raise hay, grain, dairy and hogs. Mrs. Schrock says " Quite a lot of difference between that old rock pile, and around here." ]
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This powerful photograph captures a moment in the lives of the Schrock family, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image showcases their newly acquired property near Wapato, Yakima Valley, Washington. For twenty-five years, this resilient family had toiled on a rocky rented farm before finally becoming landowners themselves. The photograph depicts a sturdy house amidst the vast countryside, symbolizing hope and progress during a time of economic hardship - the Great Depression. With eight children in tow, Mr. and Mrs. Schrock proudly stand outside their new home surrounded by fertile land that supports their livelihoods: hay, grain, dairy farming, and hogs. Lange's lens not only captured an intimate portrait of this rural American family but also highlighted the stark contrast between their previous circumstances and their current prosperity. Mrs. Schrock aptly remarks on the transformation from "that old rock pile" to this idyllic setting. This image is part of Lange's extensive documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to alleviate poverty among farmers affected by economic recessions or regional hardships across America during that era. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of resilience against adversity and celebrates how determination can lead to positive change even during challenging times like those faced by countless families throughout rural America in the 1930s.
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