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Sick child of young couple who migrated to Oregon... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sick child of young couple who migrated to Oregon... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sick child of young couple who migrated to Oregon from Amarillo, Texas, five months ago. Their home is now this house trailer. Mother says " Hes been ailin all his life, you might say." FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon
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This poignant photograph captures the heartbreaking reality of a sick child in the midst of the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a young couple who migrated from Amarillo, Texas to Oregon five months ago. The couple's home is now a cramped house trailer parked at an FSA mobile camp in Merrill, Klamath County. The mother reveals that their son has been suffering from illness since birth, painting a picture of ongoing hardship for this family. Lange's composition draws attention to the child lying on a bed in their small bedroom. His frail figure and somber expression evoke empathy and concern. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that economic recession had on families during this era. Through her lens, Lange captures not only the physical toll of sickness but also reflects upon broader themes such as migration, housing conditions, and health disparities prevalent during that time period. This photograph stands as both documentation and social commentary on the struggles faced by ordinary Americans trying to survive amidst challenging circumstances. Preserved within the Library of Congress archives, this still image continues to serve as an important historical artifact representing an era marked by immense human suffering yet resilient spirit.
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