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Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Scene in railroad yard. Sacramento, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image shows a man, likely a migrant worker, asleep on a railroad track amidst a sea of boxcars at a depot in Sacramento, California. The scene is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships and poverty that gripped the country during this period. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the lives of the dispossessed and the marginalized, providing a visual record of the human impact of the Great Depression. This photograph, part of the OWI (Office of War Information) collection at the Library of Congress, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The man in the photograph, dressed in worn clothing, lies asleep on the ground, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the railroad yard around him. The boxcars, some bearing the marks of various agricultural products, stand silent and still, a stark contrast to the transient nature of the people who traveled on them. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the importance of social safety nets during times of need. This photograph, a negative from Dorothea Lange's personal collection, is a precious piece of American heritage, capturing a moment in time that continues to resonate with viewers today. It is a reminder of the past, a reflection of the present, and a call to action for the future.
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