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HOMELESS FAMILY, 1939. Family with five children traveling through Pittsburgh County
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HOMELESS FAMILY, 1939. Family with five children traveling through Pittsburgh County
HOMELESS FAMILY, 1939.
Family with five children traveling through Pittsburgh County, Oklahoma, to Krebs, Oklahoma, in search of work after the father was sick with pneumonia, unable to work, and lost the farm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of a homeless family during the Great Depression. Taken in 1939 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it portrays a family with five children as they travel through Pittsburgh County, Oklahoma, in search of work and hope for a better future. The image depicts a worn-out father pushing a baby carriage along a dirt road while his wife walks beside him, carrying their youngest child. The exhaustion on their faces is evident, reflecting the hardships they have endured. The children follow closely behind, their expressions revealing both innocence and resilience amidst adversity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact that economic downturns can have on ordinary families. The father's illness with pneumonia led to his inability to work and ultimately resulted in them losing their farm. Forced into homelessness, this family represents countless others who were uprooted from their homes during this tumultuous era. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only the physical struggle but also the emotional toll experienced by these individuals. Through her lens, we witness determination and perseverance despite overwhelming odds. As we reflect upon this image from our past, let us remember those who faced unimaginable challenges during one of America's darkest times. May it serve as an inspiration to continue striving for social justice and equality so that no family has to endure such hardship again.
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