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The children at Halloween party in Shafter migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The children at Halloween party in Shafter migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children crowd and push to reach the refreshments at Halloween party in Shafter migrant camp. California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the joy and excitement of children at a Halloween party in the Shafter migrant camp in California during the Great Depression. The image, titled "The children crowd and push to reach the refreshments at Halloween party in Shafter camp," showcases a group of boys and girls in various homemade costumes, eagerly reaching for sandwiches and other treats laid out on a table. The Shafter migrant camp was established by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to provide temporary housing and assistance to families who had been displaced from their farms due to the economic hardships of the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the FSA and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of these migrant families, capturing their struggles and resilience in the face of adversity. The children in the photograph are dressed in a mix of homemade and second-hand costumes, reflecting the limited resources available to the families in the camp. Despite their circumstances, they are momentarily free from their worries, reveling in the simple pleasure of a Halloween celebration. The image stands as a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the importance of community and joy, even in the most challenging of times. Dorothea Lange's photograph is an invaluable piece of American heritage art, capturing a moment in history that continues to resonate with audiences today. The image is a testament to the power of photography to preserve and illuminate the human experience.
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