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JRButler, President of the Southern Tenant Farmer's Union, Memphis, Tennessee, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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JRButler, President of the Southern Tenant Farmer's Union, Memphis, Tennessee, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
J.R. Butler, President of the Southern Tenant Farmer's Union. Memphis, Tennessee
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This powerful photograph, titled "J.R. Butler, President of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. Memphis, Tennessee," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the late 1930s during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by the rural population in the United States during this period. J.R. Butler, dressed in a worn suit and holding a worn hat in his hand, sits at a simple wooden desk in an office setting. The atmosphere is somber, with the dimly lit room and the expression of concern on Butler's face. The photograph was taken during a time when the Southern Tenant Farmers Union (STFU) was actively advocating for the rights of sharecroppers and tenant farmers, who were struggling to make ends meet due to low crop prices and unfair labor practices. The photograph was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the effects of the Great Depression on rural America. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was a key contributor to the FSA's mission. Her evocative images brought attention to the plight of the rural population and helped to galvanize support for social reforms. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of J.R. Butler and the Southern Tenant Farmers Union, who fought for fair wages, better working conditions, and land ownership for sharecroppers and tenant farmers. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of social justice and the role of photography in raising awareness and effecting change.
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