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Family of six in tent after supper, FSA mobile unit, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family of six in tent after supper, FSA mobile unit, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family of six in tent after supper. Came to potato harvest after father was laid off of WPA (Work Projects Administration) in Boise, Idaho. Oldest child is twelve. Little boy has dysentery. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile unit
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This poignant photograph captures a family of six huddled together inside a cramped tent after supper. Taken in 1939 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, the image showcases the harsh realities faced by many during the Great Depression in America. The family, displaced from their home in Boise, Idaho after the father was laid off from his job with the Work Projects Administration (WPA), sought refuge in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. The eldest child is just twelve years old, shouldering responsibilities far beyond their tender age. Tragically, one of the little boys suffers from dysentery, further highlighting the dire circumstances they find themselves in. Inside this Farm Security Administration (FSA) mobile unit provided by government aid programs aimed at assisting struggling families during this tumultuous time period, we witness a glimpse into their daily life. A kerosene lamp casts a dim light on their faces as they gather together for comfort and warmth. Dorothea Lange's powerful composition evokes empathy and compassion for these internally displaced persons (IDPs). Through her lens, she captures not only their physical displacement but also conveys the emotional toll that forced migration takes on individuals and families alike. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of an era marked by economic hardship and societal upheaval. It stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion through her artistry while shedding light on important social issues of her time.
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