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UNEMPLOYED MINER, 1935. An unemployed miner in the deserted mining town of Zinc, Arkansas
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UNEMPLOYED MINER, 1935. An unemployed miner in the deserted mining town of Zinc, Arkansas
UNEMPLOYED MINER, 1935.
An unemployed miner in the deserted mining town of Zinc, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn in October 1935
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1935 Arkansas Failure Fedora Great Depression Miner New Deal October Porch Poverty Rural Shahn Town Unemployed Southeast Zinc
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of the Great Depression era in America. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, it portrays an unemployed miner standing on the porch of a dilapidated house in Zinc, Arkansas. The miner's weary expression and unkempt beard tell a story of despair and hardship. The deserted mining town serves as a haunting backdrop, symbolizing the devastating impact of economic failure during this time. The man's worn fedora hat adds to his rugged appearance, highlighting his resilience despite facing immense poverty. Shahn's composition skillfully emphasizes the subject's isolation within this rural setting. His portrait brings attention to not only one individual but also represents countless workers who were left jobless due to the collapse of industries across America. This photograph is part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, which documented life during the Great Depression and aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty. It stands as a powerful testament to both human suffering and resilience amidst adversity. As we reflect upon this image from 1935, it serves as a reminder that even in times of great struggle, there is strength within individuals like this unemployed miner who persevered through unimaginable challenges brought forth by economic turmoil.
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