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Migrant camp on the outskirts of Sacramento, California on the American River, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant camp on the outskirts of Sacramento, California on the American River, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant camp on the outskirts of Sacramento, California on the American River. About thirty families lived on this flat
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the harsh realities of life in a migrant camp on the outskirts of Sacramento, California, along the American River. The image portrays about thirty families who had been displaced during the Great Depression and were living in makeshift shelters. The camp, often referred to as a Hooverville, was one of many shanty towns that emerged during this period of economic hardship. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured the raw emotion and resilience of the people in this image. The women can be seen doing laundry in the foreground, while children play nearby. The men are absent, likely out seeking work. The camp, with its rustic shacks and makeshift structures, is a stark reminder of the desperate living conditions faced by many during this time. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Depression. Lange's work for the FSA, including this image, is considered a seminal contribution to the documentation of the Great Depression and the American experience during this period. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the displacement and poverty that marked the 1930s in America, and stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.
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