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Turpentine trees in northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine trees in northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine trees in northern Florida
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This photograph, titled "Turpentine Trees in Northern Florida," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, a New Deal program established during the Great Depression to provide relief to rural communities. Dorothea Lange, a key documentarian of the era, was hired by the FSA to capture the realities of rural life in America. The photograph depicts a woodland scene in northern Florida, where rows of towering pine trees stretch out towards the horizon. The trees, known for their resin-rich sap, were a vital economic resource for many rural communities during this period. Workers could tap the trees and collect the sap, which was then distilled into turpentine and rosin. The photograph captures the process of turpentine harvesting in progress. Men can be seen climbing the trees, using long knives to make incisions in the bark. Buckets are suspended from the trees, collecting the sap as it drips down. The trees themselves appear strong and resilient, standing tall against the backdrop of the forest. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by rural communities during the Great Depression. Despite the hardships, the resilience of the people and the land shines through in Lange's powerful imagery. The photograph is a testament to the enduring heritage of American agriculture and the natural beauty of the country's woodlands. This nitrate negative was taken during Lange's tenure with the FSA and later the Office of War Information (OWI). It is now part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the important role that photography played in documenting and preserving the history of the United States.
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