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Prefabricated steel dwellings, Farm Security Administration, Farmersville, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Prefabricated steel dwellings, Farm Security Administration, Farmersville, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Prefabricated steel dwellings (one step up from a tent) replace the use of a tent in the newer California camps. United States government camp for migrants, Farm Security Administration. Farmersville, California
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures the reality of prefabricated steel dwellings in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp in Farmersville, California. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the living conditions faced by displaced individuals during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph shows a row of simple, metal structures, which replaced the use of tents as temporary shelter for the migrant population. The climate of California, with its harsh sun and unpredictable weather, is evident in the scene, with firewood piled high outside one dwelling, indicating the need for heating. The children in the foreground add a sense of humanity to the image, highlighting the impact of displacement on families. The FSA, established in 1935 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, aimed to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic downturn of the Great Depression. The camps, like the one in Farmersville, were set up to provide temporary housing and assistance to those in need. This photograph, part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, is a powerful testament to the challenges faced by displaced individuals during this period. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of government intervention during times of economic hardship and the need for adequate housing and living conditions for all.
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