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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939. A family of migrant workers with their automobile in the Arkansas River bottoms near Vian, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939
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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939. A family of migrant workers with their automobile in the Arkansas River bottoms near Vian, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939
MIGRANT WORKERS, 1939.
A family of migrant workers with their automobile in the Arkansas River bottoms near Vian, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939
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1939 Adolescent Agriculture Automobile Barefoot Brother Child Children Family Farm Security Administration Farmer Father Great Depression Laborer Migrant Worker Migration Mother New Deal Okie Oklahoma Poverty Resettlement Russel Sister Southwest Working Class Young Arkansas River Unidentified Vian
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This photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken in 1939 by Russell Lee, it depicts a family of migrant workers with their automobile in the Arkansas River bottoms near Vian, Oklahoma. The image is a powerful representation of the struggles faced by countless families during the Great Depression. In this snapshot, we see a group of unidentified individuals who have been forced to leave their home and seek work elsewhere. The father, dressed in worn-out clothes, stands tall beside his car while his wife sits on its hood with their young daughter nestled between her legs. A barefoot boy and another girl stand close by, embodying both innocence and resilience amidst adversity. The dilapidated car serves as both transportation and shelter for this determined family as they navigate through uncertain times. Their faces reflect exhaustion but also determination to survive despite the hardships they face daily. This photograph was taken under the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to provide relief for struggling farmers during this era of economic turmoil. It is an important reminder of how government initiatives such as the New Deal sought to address poverty and inequality across America. Russell Lee's skillful composition captures not only individual expressions but also conveys a sense of unity within this working-class family unit. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to witness firsthand the harsh realities experienced by migrant workers during one of America's most challenging periods - an enduring testament to human strength and resilience against all odds.
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