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Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA), equipment, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA), equipment, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) equipment. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Mens on the left, womens on the right]
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This print by Dorothea Lange captures a unique aspect of American history during the Great Depression. Taken in 1939, the image showcases twenty-four portable toilets arranged in a mobile camp in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. The photograph was created under the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to document and alleviate rural poverty at the time. The composition is divided into two distinct sections: on the left side are men's lavatories, while on the right side are women's facilities. This separation emphasizes societal norms of that era and provides insight into gender dynamics during this period. Lange's keen eye for detail allows viewers to observe not only the practicality of these outdoor toilets but also their significance as symbols of economic struggle. The dilapidated state of some structures serves as a reminder of how people were affected by recession and limited resources. Through her lens, Lange immortalizes an essential part of daily life that often goes unnoticed - sanitation facilities. By capturing this still image, she sheds light on both individual experiences and broader socio-economic issues faced by Americans during one of their most challenging times. As we contemplate this photograph today, it reminds us to appreciate our access to basic amenities while honoring those who endured hardships in our nation's past.
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