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Home and family of a Utah coal miner...near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Home and family of a Utah coal miner...near Price, Utah, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home and family of a Utah coal miner. Consumers, near Price, Utah
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This evocative photograph, titled "Home and family of a Utah coal miner. Consumers, near Price, Utah," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a humble scene of a coal miner and his family, huddled together in their modest home. The father, dressed in worn-out denim bib overalls and a threadbare shirt, gazes intently at his young sons, who are clad in similar attire. The boys, with their curious expressions and disheveled hair, seem to mirror the uncertainty and hardships of their environment. The mother, dressed in a simple, worn dress, cradles an infant in her arms, her face a mix of exhaustion and love. The family's meager possessions are on display, including a worn quilt on the bed and a few pieces of furniture. The coal mining industry, a major economic force in the region, looms large in the background, a constant reminder of the harsh realities of their daily lives. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful imagery brought attention to the plight of the working class during the Great Depression and helped shape the narrative of American history. This photograph stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of families facing adversity, and serves as an important reminder of our shared heritage.
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