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Farmer from Nebraska in emergency camp for migratory work... Calipatria, Imperial County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farmer from Nebraska in emergency camp for migratory work... Calipatria, Imperial County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmer from Nebraska in emergency camp for migratory workers during pea harvesting says " I put mine in what I thought was the best investment -- the good old earth--but we lost on that, too. The finance company caught up with us, the mortgage company caught up with us. Managed to lose twelve thousand dollars in three years. My boys have no more future than I have so far as I can see ahead." He had been on the road a little less than a year. Calipatria, Imperial County, California
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In this powerful print captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939, we see a farmer from Nebraska who has found himself in an emergency camp for migratory workers during pea harvesting season. The weariness and despair etched on his face tell a story of hardship and loss. As he stands before the camera, dressed in bib overalls and a weathered cowboy hat, the farmer shares his heartbreaking tale. He had once believed that investing in the land would secure a better future for himself and his family. However, life had other plans. The finance company and mortgage company caught up with them, leaving them drowning in debt. In just three years, they lost twelve thousand dollars - a staggering sum during those difficult times. The farmer's words reveal not only his own shattered dreams but also the bleak prospects faced by his sons. Despite their hard work and dedication to farming, it seems that their future holds little promise. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of economic depression on rural communities across America during the 1930s. It captures one man's struggle against forces beyond his control - forced migration due to financial ruin. Dorothea Lange's lens immortalizes this moment of vulnerability and resilience amidst adversity. Through her artistry, she sheds light on the human stories behind statistics, allowing us to empathize with those whose lives were forever altered by circumstances far beyond their control.
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