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Migrant cotton picker's child, Shafter Camp for migrants, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant cotton picker's child, Shafter Camp for migrants, CA, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton picker's child who lives in a tent in the government camp instead of along the highway or in a ditch bank. Shafter Camp for migrants, California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the poignant moment of a young migrant child, his milk teeth gleaming, as he plays with a puppy amidst the harsh realities of the Shafter Camp for migrants in California. The camp, established during the Great Depression, was a makeshift shelter for displaced families who had been forced to leave their homes in search of work in the agricultural fields. The image, titled "Migrant cotton picker's child who lives in a tent in the government camp instead of along the highway or in a ditch bank," is a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic hardship and displacement. The child's carefree expression, in stark contrast to the desolate surroundings, underscores the resilience and hope that persisted even in the most challenging of circumstances. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The photograph was later distributed by the Office of War Information (OWI) during World War II, as part of their efforts to raise awareness about the plight of displaced people both in the US and abroad. This powerful image, with its timeless message of hope and resilience, continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the importance of social support systems during times of crisis.
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