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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A migrant workers shack in a shanty town, near Canal Point, Florida
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1939. A migrant workers shack in a shanty town, near Canal Point, Florida
MIGRANT WORKER, 1939.
A migrant workers shack in a shanty town, near Canal Point, Florida. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1939
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1939 Dirty Farm Security Administration Florida Great Depression Marion Migrant Worker New Deal Okie Post Poverty Shack Shanty Town Squatter Trash Wolcott Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of a migrant worker's life during the Great Depression in 1939. The image showcases a shanty town near Canal Point, Florida, where poverty-stricken families sought refuge amidst their struggles. Marion Post Wolcott skillfully frames the scene, highlighting a dilapidated shack that serves as shelter for one such family. The worn-out structure stands as a symbol of destitution and despair, with its flimsy walls barely protecting its inhabitants from the elements. Surrounding the shack is an array of discarded trash, emphasizing the dire living conditions these workers endured daily. A young boy can be seen in front of the dwelling, his appearance reflecting both innocence and hardship. Wolcott's photograph offers a glimpse into America's working class at this pivotal time in history when economic turmoil plagued countless families across the nation. Through her lens, she exposes not only their physical poverty but also their resilience and determination to survive. As we reflect on this poignant image today, it serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then while urging us to continue striving for social progress and equality. It prompts us to acknowledge our shared responsibility towards those who still face similar challenges today – reminding us that no person should ever have to call such conditions home.
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