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Farm woman, Tenant Purchase applicant, Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm woman, Tenant Purchase applicant, Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm woman. Stockton, California. Tenant Purchase applicant
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This photograph, titled "Farm woman, Stockton, California. Tenant Purchase applicant," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938 during the Great Depression. The image depicts a determined couple, both dressed in simple work clothes, sitting at a worn wooden table in a dimly lit office. The woman, her face etched with worry and exhaustion, holds a stack of papers in her hands, while the man, with a serious expression, looks off to the side. They are tenant farmers, applying for a loan through the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to purchase their own land and escape the cycle of poverty and uncertainty that defined agricultural life during this era. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by farmers and rural communities during the 1930s. The FSA, established in 1937, was a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange, who worked for the FSA, documented the plight of these farmers through her powerful and evocative imagery. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as the importance of government aid during times of economic crisis. It is a valuable piece of American heritage and a reminder of the challenges and triumphs of the past.
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