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FARM BOY, 1939. A farmers son standing in the doorway of a tobacco barn in Person County
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FARM BOY, 1939. A farmers son standing in the doorway of a tobacco barn in Person County
FARM BOY, 1939.
A farmers son standing in the doorway of a tobacco barn in Person County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Adolescent Barefoot Barn Denim Door Doorway Dorothea Farm Farmer Great Depression July Lange Log Cabin New Deal North Carolina Overalls Poverty Rural Summer Tobacco Wooden Young Southeast
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In this photograph titled "Farm Boy, 1939" we are transported back to a simpler time in rural America. The image captures the essence of a young farmer's son standing proudly in the doorway of a weathered tobacco barn in Person County, North Carolina. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1939, during the early years of the Great Depression and the New Deal era, this portrait tells a story of resilience and perseverance. The adolescent boy stands barefoot on worn wooden planks, his denim overalls reflecting the hard work he is accustomed to. A tattered hat sits atop his head, shielding him from the summer sun as he gazes confidently into the camera lens. Behind him looms a rustic log cabin, symbolizing both simplicity and hardship. Lange's masterful composition captures not only poverty but also dignity within it. This young farm boy represents an entire generation that grew up amidst economic turmoil yet remained steadfast in their pursuit of survival and hope for better days ahead. As we admire this powerful image from The Granger Collection's archives, let us remember those who came before us - those who worked tirelessly to build our nation's agricultural backbone despite facing immense challenges. Through photographs like these, we gain insight into our shared history and find inspiration for our own journeys towards progress and prosperity.
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