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Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid... near Westley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid... near Westley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant mother with six weeks old baby born in a hospital with aid of Farm Security Administration (FSA) medical and association for migratory workers. She lives in a labor contractors camp near Westley, California. " I try to keep him eatin and sleepin regular like I got him out of the hospital."
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This powerful photograph captures the resilience and determination of a young migrant mother during the Great Depression in 1930s America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it portrays a woman cradling her six-week-old baby born with the aid of Farm Security Administration (FSA) medical assistance. The mother, living in a labor contractors camp near Westley, California, shares her struggle to provide for her child amidst economic hardship. In her own words, she says, "I try to keep him eatin and sleepin regular like I got him out of the hospital". This statement reflects both her love for her infant and the challenges she faces as an impoverished migrant worker. Lange's composition emphasizes their intimate bond as she captures them within their bedchamber. The image showcases a moses basket where the baby rests peacefully while his mother gazes upon him with tender affection. It is evident that despite their circumstances, this resilient woman remains dedicated to nurturing and protecting her child. Through this photograph, Lange sheds light on the harsh realities faced by families displaced by forced migration during one of America's darkest periods. Her work serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of healthcare access and social support systems for vulnerable populations. Preserved in nitrate negative form at the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, this iconic image stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion through photography and continues to be celebrated as an important piece of American heritage art.
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