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Tubercular migrant in a potato pickers camp, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tubercular migrant in a potato pickers camp, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tubercular migrant in a potato pickers camp. Kern County, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Tubercular Migrant in a Potato Pickers' Camp," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Kern County, California, during the 1930s. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by displaced agricultural workers during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a gaunt, tubercular man, seated alone in a makeshift camp. Surrounded by the desolate landscape of the potato field, he appears to be lost in thought, his gaze fixed on an indeterminate distance. The man's worn clothing and emaciated body are testament to the dire conditions that forced him and countless others to leave their homes and families in search of work. The camp, known as a Hooverville, was named after President Herbert Hoover and was a stark reminder of the government's failure to provide adequate relief for the millions of unemployed and destitute Americans. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), established in 1933, was tasked with providing assistance to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. However, the demand for agricultural labor far outstripped the available resources, leaving many workers to eke out a living in makeshift camps like this one. Lange's haunting image captures the essence of the human spirit in the face of adversity, as well as the systemic issues that led to the displacement and suffering of so many during this dark chapter in American history. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of social safety nets and the need to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
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