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Sharecropper family near Hazlehurst, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper family near Hazlehurst, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper family near Hazlehurst, Georgia
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Bonnet Farmer Sharecropper Sharecroppers Tenant Farmer United States Office Of War Information
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sharecropper Family near Hazlehurst, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image poignantly portrays the harsh realities of rural poverty in the United States during this era. The sharecropper family, consisting of a mother in a worn-out dress and a bonnet, holding her babies in a simple cloth dress, and a father in work clothes, exudes a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The children, dressed in ragged clothing, sit quietly on the ground, their young faces reflecting the weight of their circumstances. The photograph was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the living conditions of American farmers and rural communities during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with remarkable sensitivity and empathy. The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles and hardships faced by many families during this period, and serves as an important historical record of a significant moment in American history. The photograph was taken using a nitrate negative, a common photographic process of the time, and was later acquired by the Office of War Information (OWI) for its historical significance. The image has since become an iconic representation of the human spirit and the enduring strength of the American people during times of economic hardship.
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