SQUATTER CAMP, 1935. A squatter camp with trash strewn around makeshift shelters

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SQUATTER CAMP, 1935. A squatter camp with trash strewn around makeshift shelters

SQUATTER CAMP, 1935.
A squatter camp with trash strewn around makeshift shelters, Imperial Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1935

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1935 California Camp Dirt Dorothea Encampment Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Rural Squatter Trash Working Class

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SQUATTER CAMP, 1935: A Glimpse into Desperation and Resilience This poignant black-and-white photograph captures the harsh reality of life in a squatter camp during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935, this image offers a haunting glimpse into the lives of impoverished migrant workers residing in Imperial Valley, California. In this scene, makeshift shelters dot the landscape, constructed from whatever materials could be scavenged. The encampment is strewn with trash and debris, reflecting not only the dire poverty but also society's neglect for these marginalized communities. The dirt-covered ground serves as a stark reminder of their daily struggle to survive. Lange's lens reveals an unflinching portrayal of human resilience amidst adversity. Despite their destitution, one can sense determination etched on the faces of those captured within this frame. These individuals were part of America's working class - forgotten victims who sought refuge here during desperate times. The photograph stands as a testament to Lange's commitment to documenting social issues through her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal initiative. Through her lens, she shed light on rural poverty and brought attention to these forgotten voices. As we reflect upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder that even in our modern world where progress has been made since then; there are still pockets of society struggling against similar hardships.

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