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Road going up Squaw Creek Valley, leaving Ola, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Road going up Squaw Creek Valley, leaving Ola, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Road going up Squaw Creek Valley, leaving Ola. Fence was built in 1890. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho
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This photograph by Dorothea Lange, titled "Road going up Squaw Creek Valley, leaving Ola" transports us back to Gem County, Idaho in 1939. The image captures a dirt road winding its way through the picturesque countryside, as it ascends towards the Squaw Creek Valley. In the foreground stands a weathered fence that has stood since 1890, serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of this rural community. Lange's lens reveals more than just a scenic landscape; it tells a story of resilience and cooperation during challenging times. The Ola self-help sawmill co-op symbolizes an era when communities came together to overcome economic hardships brought on by the Great Depression. This cooperative effort aimed to support local farmers and workers by providing them with employment opportunities and resources. The photograph's monochrome palette adds depth and texture to the scene, emphasizing both poverty and regionalism prevalent during this period. Lange's composition invites viewers to reflect upon the struggles faced by those living in rural America at that time. As we gaze at this still image frozen in time, we are reminded of Dorothea Lange's remarkable ability to capture not only landscapes but also human stories within them. Her work continues to serve as an important historical record while evoking empathy for those who endured hardship during one of America's most challenging eras.
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