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Migrant cotton pickers, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant cotton pickers, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton pickers. Texas
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African Americans Agricultural Workers Cotton Cotton Picker Cotton Pickers Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Migrant Worker Migrant Workers Picker Pickers Porch South Southerner Southerners Texas United States Of America United States Office Of War Information
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This evocative photograph, titled "Migrant cotton pickers, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image depicts a group of African American migrant workers, both men and women, toiling under the scorching sun in a cotton field. Their expressions convey a sense of exhaustion and despair, reflecting the harsh realities of the economic crisis that left countless families destitute and desperate for work. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The FSA aimed to document the living conditions of these communities and to promote public awareness and support for government intervention. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by agricultural workers during this period, and the ongoing challenges faced by migrant laborers in the agricultural industry. The image has become an enduring symbol of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity, and a testament to the importance of social and economic justice. This photograph is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, and is a valuable addition to the historical record of the Great Depression era. It continues to inspire and inform contemporary discussions about poverty, labor rights, and the role of government in addressing social and economic inequality.
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