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Dirty clothes and flies, American River camp, near Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Dirty clothes and flies, American River camp, near Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Dirty clothes and flies. American River camp, near Sacramento, California
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California United States Of America Camp Dirt Dirty Flies Hooverville Insect Insects Refugee Camp Shanty Town Shantytown Tent City United States Office Of War Information Unsanitary Washboard
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This evocative photograph, titled "Dirty Clothes and Flies. American River camp, near Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph captures a scene of poverty and desperation, with a woman and her children huddled inside a makeshift tent, surrounded by dirty clothes and flies. The tent, located near the American River, is part of a shanty town or Hooverville, named after President Herbert Hoover, who was in office during the onset of the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, took this photograph as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural and agricultural communities affected by the economic crisis. The photograph was later also used by the Office of War Information (OWI) during World War II to raise awareness about the need for support for the war effort and to promote unity and morale. The image is a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by many Americans during this period, and the resilience and determination of those who endured. The flies, which seem to swarm around the tent, add to the sense of discomfort and squalor, while the woman and her children, who appear to be deep in thought, convey a sense of quiet determination and hope amidst the chaos. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the human experience, and to remind us of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship.
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