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CHILD LABOR, 1939. A young migrant bean picker in Marion County, Oregon
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CHILD LABOR, 1939. A young migrant bean picker in Marion County, Oregon
CHILD LABOR, 1939.
A young migrant bean picker in Marion County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 Adolescent August Bean Bucket Child Labor Crop Dorothea Farm Farming Field Great Depression Harvest Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Northwest Oregon Photo Picker Poverty Rural Straw Hat Summer Working Class Young
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Captured in the midst of a harsh reality, this poignant print titled 'CHILD LABOR, 1939' transports us back to Marion County, Oregon during the Great Depression. The image showcases a young migrant bean picker, his face etched with determination and resilience beyond his tender years. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in August 1939, this snapshot encapsulates the daily life of an adolescent American boy thrust into the unforgiving world of labor at an early age. Clad in worn clothing and donning a straw hat to shield himself from the scorching summer sun, he carries a bucket filled with freshly harvested beans - evidence of his tireless work on the farm. Lange's lens exposes not only the physical toll that child labor exacts but also highlights its connection to poverty and rural struggles. This powerful visual serves as a reminder of how economic hardships forced countless young individuals like him into arduous tasks just to survive. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from our past, it is impossible not to be moved by both its artistic merit and social significance. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of working-class Americans during one of our nation's most challenging eras while urging us never to forget those who bore unimaginable burdens for their families and communities. This Granger Collection print offers an opportunity for reflection on our collective history while reminding us that progress should always strive towards eliminating such injustices.
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