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MIGRANT CAMP, 1935.
An ex-tenant farmer from Texas with his family in a camp for migrant workers during peach harvest in Marysville, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, September 1935
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1935 Adolescent Baby Barefoot California Camp Children Destitute Dirty Dorothea Family Farmer Father Great Depression Husband Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Poverty Relief Rural September Slum Tenant Wife Working Class Young Marysville
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MIGRANT CAMP, 1935: A Glimpse into the Struggles of a Desperate Family". This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality faced by an ex-tenant farmer from Texas and his family during the Great Depression. Taken in September 1935 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image transports us to a migrant camp in Marysville, California. In this snapshot of despair, we see a weary-looking man standing alongside his wife and children. The lines etched on their faces tell tales of hardship and resilience as they navigate through destitution. The father's worn-out clothes speak volumes about his former life as a farmer while highlighting the desperate circumstances that forced him to become a migrant worker. The children, barefooted and dirty, represent innocence lost amidst poverty's grip. Their expressions reveal both vulnerability and determination as they face an uncertain future. Meanwhile, the mother stands strong beside her husband - her eyes reflecting unwavering love for her family despite their dire circumstances. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of economic downturns on working-class families during that era. It also sheds light on how government relief programs like Roosevelt's New Deal attempted to alleviate some of their suffering. As we gaze upon this evocative image captured almost nine decades ago, let it serve as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity – reminding us never to take our own privileges for granted.
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