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MISSISSIPPI: FARM, 1937. A sharecroppers cabin with cotton and corn growing, near Jackson
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MISSISSIPPI: FARM, 1937. A sharecroppers cabin with cotton and corn growing, near Jackson
MISSISSIPPI: FARM, 1937.
A sharecroppers cabin with cotton and corn growing, near Jackson, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937
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1937 Cabin Corn Cotton Crop Dorothea Farm Farmhouse Farming Field Great Depression Jackson June Lange Mississippi New Deal Poor Rural Sharecropper Summer Working Class Southeast
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This photograph, titled "MISSISSIPPI: FARM, 1937" captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1937, the image showcases a sharecropper's cabin nestled amidst sprawling fields of cotton and corn near Jackson, Mississippi. The scene depicts the harsh realities faced by rural communities during the Great Depression era. The dilapidated cabin stands as a symbol of poverty and struggle, while the vibrant crops growing nearby represent hope for sustenance and survival. Lange's lens skillfully captures both despair and resilience within this single frame. As we gaze upon this snapshot from nearly a century ago, we are transported to an early summer day in Mississippi. The scorching sun casts long shadows on the worn wooden walls of the cabin as sharecroppers toil under its roofless shelter. Their tireless efforts reflect their determination to make ends meet despite overwhelming challenges. Lange's photograph is not merely an artistic composition; it serves as a historical document that sheds light on America's past. It reminds us of the hardships endured by working-class families during this tumultuous period and highlights how government initiatives like the New Deal aimed to alleviate their suffering. In our modern world, where progress has transformed landscapes beyond recognition, this print serves as a powerful reminder of our collective journey through adversity towards brighter days.
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