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Farmers sacking grasshopper bait, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farmers sacking grasshopper bait, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmers sacking grasshopper bait. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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This evocative photograph, titled "Farmers sacking grasshopper bait" and captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma during the 1930s, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression. The image features a group of farmers, dressed in denim bib overalls and work shirts, intently sacking what appears to be grasshopper bait. The farmers' faces are etched with the lines of hard labor, their expressions a mix of determination and exhaustion. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid countryside, with the sun casting long shadows over the barren land. The use of chemical insecticides, evident in the sacks the farmers are filling, was a common farming method employed during this period to combat the devastating effects of grasshopper infestations on crops. The economic hardships of the Great Depression only exacerbated the problem, as farmers struggled to keep their livelihoods afloat amidst the dual challenges of natural disasters and economic instability. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with remarkable sensitivity and empathy. Her ability to convey the human stories behind the statistics of the Great Depression has left an indelible mark on the annals of American history. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of rural communities in the face of adversity and the enduring importance of agriculture to the American way of life.
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