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Purchase farm under Bankhead-Jones Act (Tenant Purchase), near Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Purchase farm under Bankhead-Jones Act (Tenant Purchase), near Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Stockton, California. One of six successful applicants out of seventy-five. Purchase farm under Bankhead-Jones Act (Tenant Purchase)
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This photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, depicts a farmer proudly standing before his newly purchased land near Stockton, California. The scene unfolds under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Ownership Act of 1935, a New Deal program designed to provide funding and assistance to economically disadvantaged farmers and rural laborers during the Great Depression. The man, dressed in simple work clothes and wearing a hat, is one of only six successful applicants out of seventy-five. He exudes a sense of relief and accomplishment, standing tall and confident in the countryside setting. The photograph captures the essence of the Bankhead-Jones Act, which aimed to provide a means for farmers to escape the cycle of poverty and debt, and to become self-sufficient farm owners. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by rural communities during the Great Depression and the importance of government assistance programs in providing a safety net for those in need. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her unerring ability to convey the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. The photograph is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to her enduring legacy and the power of photography to document history and preserve the human experience.
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