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Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields. Memphis, Tennessee
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This evocative photograph, titled "Waiting for the trucks to bring them to the cotton fields," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1930s. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities of the Great Depression's impact on African American agricultural workers. The photograph captures a group of men and women, dressed in worn clothing, gathered at the side of a dirt road. Their expressions are a mix of anticipation and exhaustion as they wait for the trucks that will transport them to the cotton fields. The scene is set against the backdrop of a desolate landscape, with a dilapidated filling station and a lone man in a hat standing nearby. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's powerful and emotive images helped to bring attention to the plight of America's rural population and played a significant role in shaping public perception of the era. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the challenging economic conditions that once existed in America. It is a powerful image that continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into a moment in history that is both historical and timeless.
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