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We made good money in the cherries this year, FSA unit, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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We made good money in the cherries this year, FSA unit, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
We made good money in the cherries this year. From then on we made just beans. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Woman in mobile unit of FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp
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We made good money in the cherries this year, FSA unit, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
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is a powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression era. The image portrays a woman inside a mobile unit of an FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. In this poignant snapshot of American history, we witness the resilience and adaptability of agricultural workers. The woman's weary yet determined expression reflects the harsh realities faced by those displaced from their homes due to economic hardships. The caption hints at both hope and despair. It speaks of a prosperous cherry harvest that brought financial relief to these farmworkers for one season. However, it also implies that their fortunes quickly changed as they were forced to abandon fruit picking and rely solely on growing beans for sustenance. Lange's composition captures not only the physical displacement but also the emotional toll experienced by migrant workers during this tumultuous time in America's past. Through her lens, she sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals who had no choice but to migrate in search of work opportunities. This photograph serves as a reminder of our country's agricultural heritage and offers insight into how economic circumstances can shape lives and livelihoods. As viewers gaze upon this image today, it prompts us to reflect on our own society and consider how we can support those facing similar challenges in contemporary times.
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