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SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers in roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers in roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
Evicted sharecroppers in roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939
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1939 Arthur Black Camp Eviction Farmer Great Depression Homeless January Missouri New Deal New Madrid Poor Poverty Roadside Rothstein Rural Sharecropper Stove Tent Working Class
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Evicted Sharecroppers
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. This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Depression era. Taken by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939, it depicts evicted sharecroppers seeking refuge in a roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. In this image, we witness the harsh reality faced by African American men who were displaced from their homes due to eviction. The tent they now call home stands as a symbol of their destitution and poverty. With an exterior stove nearby, these hardworking farmers try to make do with what little they have left. Rothstein's lens exposes the daily life struggles endured by these marginalized individuals. Their faces tell stories of resilience amidst adversity; their eyes reflect both hope and despair. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human toll inflicted by economic downturns and systemic inequalities. As part of Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, Rothstein was commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to document rural America during this tumultuous period. His work aimed to shed light on social issues while advocating for change. Today, this print serves as a powerful historical artifact that transports us back to an early chapter in American history—a stark reminder that even amidst progress and prosperity lies untold hardship within working-class communities like those depicted here.
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