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Homeless mother and youngest child of seven... US99, near Brawley, Imperial County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Homeless mother and youngest child of seven... US99, near Brawley, Imperial County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 99. Near Brawley, Imperial County. Homeless mother and youngest child of seven walking the highway from Phoenix, Arizona where they picked cotton. Bound for San Diego, where the father hopes to get on relief " because he once lived there."
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of the Great Depression era in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it depicts a homeless mother and her youngest child walking along US99 near Brawley, Imperial County in 1939. The image tells a story of struggle and displacement as this family walks the highway from Phoenix, Arizona, where they had been picking cotton. With seven children in tow, they are bound for San Diego, where the father hopes to find relief assistance because he once lived there. Lange's lens exposes the economic hardships faced by countless families during this tumultuous period. The starkness of black and white emphasizes their poverty and desperation. It serves as a reminder that even within a country known for its prosperity, many were left destitute. As part of Lange's documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph stands as an enduring symbol of forced migration and homelessness caused by economic recession. Through her lens, Lange captured not just an individual family but also represented thousands who were displaced during these challenging times. Preserved in the Library of Congress archives, this still image continues to resonate with viewers today. Its historical significance lies not only in its depiction of one family's struggle but also in its ability to evoke empathy for those affected by poverty throughout history.
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