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BERRY PICKERS, 1940. Berry Pickers from Arkansas working in Berrien County, Michigan
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BERRY PICKERS, 1940. Berry Pickers from Arkansas working in Berrien County, Michigan
BERRY PICKERS, 1940.
Berry Pickers from Arkansas working in Berrien County, Michigan. Photographed by John Vachon, 1940
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Media ID 13213119
1940 Arkansas Berrien County Berries Blouse Couple Denim Family Farm Farm Security Administration Farmer Farming Great Depression Migrant Worker New Deal Overalls Picking Poor Refugee Rural Vachon Working Class Southeast Unidentified
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This photograph, titled "BERRY PICKERS, 1940" transports us back in time to a significant era in American history. Taken by the talented photographer John Vachon, this image captures a group of hardworking berry pickers from Arkansas as they toil away in Berrien County, Michigan. The Great Depression had left many families struggling to make ends meet, pushing them to seek work wherever they could find it. This particular family found themselves migrating northward in search of employment opportunities on farms like this one. Dressed in their humble denim overalls and blouses, these men and women stand together with determination etched across their faces. Vachon's lens not only documents the physical labor involved but also reveals the resilience and strength within these individuals. The portrait showcases the unity of this working-class family as they strive for a better future amidst challenging circumstances. As part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) initiative under President Roosevelt's New Deal program, Vachon's photographs aimed to shed light on rural poverty while advocating for social change. Through his lens, he captured both the struggles and triumphs of everyday Americans during this transformative period. "BERRY PICKERS, 1940" serves as a powerful reminder of our collective past—a testament to the perseverance and spirit that defined an entire generation.
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