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Ox team used to haul pulpwood, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Ox team used to haul pulpwood, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ox team used to haul pulpwood. Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ox team used to haul pulpwood, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant glimpse into rural life during this economically challenging period in American history. Lange, a key figure in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the harsh realities of rural poverty and the resilience of the human spirit. In this image, two oxen, their powerful muscles rippling with effort, strain against the pulpwood they are hauling. The team, led by a man in a worn hat, is a testament to the enduring tradition of animal labor in the American South. The scene is set in the Mississippi countryside, where the rustic, rural landscape is dotted with trees that have been felled for pulp production. The image is a stark reminder of the economic struggles faced by farmers during this time, as they sought to eke out a living from the land. This photograph, a nitrate negative from Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work, is a powerful visual representation of the Depression era and the challenges faced by rural communities. It is a testament to Lange's ability to capture the human condition with empathy and insight, and to the enduring legacy of rural life in America.
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