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SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935. Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama
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SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935. Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama
SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935.
Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, c1935-1936
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1935 1936 Alabama Children Cotton County Daughter Evan Evans Family Farm Farmer Farmhouse Floyd Great Depression Hale Home Mother New Deal Porch Poverty Rural Sharecropper Walker Wife Wooden Working Class Southeast
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This photograph, titled "SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935" offers a poignant glimpse into the life of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs and his family in Hale County, Alabama. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans during the years 1935-1936, this image encapsulates the essence of rural America during the Great Depression. The humble wooden farmhouse stands as a symbol of resilience amidst economic hardship. Its weathered exterior tells stories of countless seasons endured by hardworking farmers like Borroughs. On the porch, we see a woman – Floyd's wife – with their children; a boy and girl who embody both innocence and strength in their eyes. Evans' lens captures not only poverty but also dignity within these walls. The Borroughs family represents thousands of working-class families across the Southeast who relied on sharecropping to make ends meet during challenging times. Their home serves as a testament to their perseverance and determination to provide for their loved ones. In this powerful snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era defined by struggle yet marked by unity. It reminds us that even in times of adversity, families find solace within each other's embrace. This photograph is more than just an architectural documentation; it is an intimate portrayal of human connection and resilience against all odds.
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