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Wife of Farm Security Administration rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Wife of Farm Security Administration rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of Farm Security Administration rural rehabilitation client. Tulare County, California
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Apron California United States Of America Farm Farmer Farmyard New Deal Rural Rehabilitation Administration United States Office Of War Information
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This photograph, titled "Wife of Farm Security Administration Rural Rehabilitation Client, Tulare County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the rural life of the Great Depression era in the United States. The photograph features a woman, dressed in a simple, worn apron, standing in front of a weathered farm building. Her expression is one of quiet determination, as she looks off into the distance. The woman's clothing, consisting of a long-sleeved blouse and a faded, checkered dress, reflects the economic hardships of the time. The image is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by rural communities during the Great Depression and the New Deal programs, such as the Farm Security Administration (FSA), that aimed to provide assistance and support to farmers and rural families. Lange, a pioneering figure in American photography, captured this image as part of her work with the FSA and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her documentation of the Great Depression and the lives of those affected by it remains an important part of American history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The photograph also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of rural communities and the role they play in shaping the agricultural industry and the American landscape.
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