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A doctor and nurse examining children in a trailer clinic at a mobile camp for migrant workers in Klamath County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939
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A doctor and nurse examining children in a trailer clinic at a mobile camp for migrant workers in Klamath County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939
MOBILE CLINIC, 1939.
A doctor and nurse examining children in a trailer clinic at a mobile camp for migrant workers in Klamath County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939
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1939 Camp Charity Children Clinic Compassion Doctor Dorothea Examination Great Depression Klamath County Lange Medical Examination Medicine Migrant Worker Mobile New Deal Northwest Nurse October Oregon Patient Poverty Public Health Relief Rural Stethoscope Trailer Young
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in October 1939, the image depicts a doctor and nurse diligently examining children inside a trailer clinic at a mobile camp for migrant workers in Klamath County, Oregon. In the midst of the Great Depression, when poverty was rampant and public health services were limited, this mobile clinic provided much-needed medical care to those who had been left behind by society. The compassion and dedication of these healthcare professionals shine through as they tend to their young patients with utmost care. The photo showcases the resilience of both the medical staff and the children they serve. Despite their difficult circumstances, there is an air of hopefulness within this makeshift clinic on wheels. It serves as a testament to humanity's ability to come together during times of crisis and provide assistance where it is most needed. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only the physical examination taking place but also conveys deeper emotions - empathy, concern, determination - that are etched on each face present in this small space. Through her lens, we are transported back to an era defined by struggle but also marked by acts of kindness and solidarity. This photograph stands as a reminder that even amidst adversity, compassion can prevail; it reminds us that access to quality healthcare is essential for all members of society regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.
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