MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Family from Oklahoma with eleven children. Father, eldest daughter

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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Family from Oklahoma with eleven children. Father, eldest daughter

MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
Family from Oklahoma with eleven children. Father, eldest daughter and eldest son working during pea harvest, Imperial County, California. Photograph, February 1939 by Dorothea Lange

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1939 California Camp Children County Denim Dorothea Encampment Family Farm Security Administration Father February Great Depression Imperial Lange Migrant Worker Migration New Deal Okie Overalls Poverty Rural Tent Working Class

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. The image showcases a family from Oklahoma, who were forced to migrate to Imperial County, California in search of work and hope for a better future. In the midst of an encampment, we see a father with exhaustion etched on his face, standing alongside his eldest daughter and son. The resilience of this family is evident as they toil away during the pea harvest. Dressed in worn denim overalls, they represent the working class that struggled to make ends meet during this tumultuous time. Their weathered expressions speak volumes about their daily hardships. The tent behind them serves as a stark reminder of their temporary living conditions and poverty-stricken existence. This migrant camp became home for countless families like theirs who sought employment opportunities in agricultural fields across America's west. Dorothea Lange's skillful photography allows us to glimpse into their lives - capturing not only their physical struggles but also conveying the strength and determination that kept them going despite adversity. This poignant image stands as a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure even in times of great despair. As we look at this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of our shared history and compels us to reflect on how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still much work ahead towards creating a more equitable society for all.

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