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Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey, 1936 Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey, 1936 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey
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This evocative photograph, titled "Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a scene of hard labor and resilience as a group of migrant workers, likely from Delaware, toil in the sun-drenched fields of southern New Jersey. The women, dressed in simple clothing and barefoot, carefully pick ripe berries into woven baskets, while their children look on curiously. The heat of the day is palpable, with the women's heads adorned with headscarves or headdresses to protect them from the sun. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by many Americans during this period, and the backbreaking labor required to put food on the table. The image was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's work included documenting the living and working conditions of agricultural laborers, and Lange's photographs, including this one, are a testament to the agency's efforts to bring attention to the plight of the farm laborers. This photograph is a powerful representation of the human spirit and the enduring strength of the American people, as they persevered through difficult times and continued to work the land to provide for their families. It is a valuable piece of American heritage and a reminder of the importance of social and economic support systems during times of hardship.
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