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SQUATTERs CAMP, 1939. A child of a family of squatters at their camp near Spiro, Oklahoma
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SQUATTERs CAMP, 1939. A child of a family of squatters at their camp near Spiro, Oklahoma
SQUATTERs CAMP, 1939.
A child of a family of squatters at their camp near Spiro, Oklahoma. Photographed by Russell Lee, June 1939
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1939 Cabinet Calendar Camp Encampment Great Depression Home June Migrant New Deal Okie Oklahoma Poverty Rural Russell Southwest Spiro Squatter Summer Working Class
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This print titled "SQUATTERs CAMP, 1939" takes us back to a significant era in American history. The image captures the essence of daily life for a family of squatters residing near Spiro, Oklahoma during the Great Depression. In this particular shot, our attention is drawn to a young boy who stands at the center of his encampment. His innocent gaze reflects both resilience and vulnerability as he navigates through the hardships that surround him. The photograph was skillfully taken by Russell Lee in June 1939 as part of his documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project. The composition beautifully portrays the simplicity and struggle experienced by working-class families during that time period. It serves as a poignant reminder of how poverty affected countless individuals across rural America. As we observe this image, it becomes clear that this camp served as their home - an improvised sanctuary amidst economic turmoil. The calendar on the cabinet behind them marks not only time but also hope for better days ahead. Through its historical significance, this powerful photograph offers us insight into an important chapter in American history: one filled with hardship, resilience, and ultimately, progress through initiatives like Roosevelt's New Deal.
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