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MIGRANT FAMILIES, 1936. Sharecroppers families gathering supplies for their 4th of July celebration, Hill House, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936
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MIGRANT FAMILIES, 1936. Sharecroppers families gathering supplies for their 4th of July celebration, Hill House, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936
MIGRANT FAMILIES, 1936.
Sharecroppers families gathering supplies for their 4th of July celebration, Hill House, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1936
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1936 4th Of July Adolescent Barefoot Black Brother Caucasian Celebration Children Diversity Dorothea Dress Family Farmer Father Gathering Great Depression Integration July Lange Migrant Worker Mississippi Mother New Deal Poor Poverty Rural Sharecropper Sister Summer Supplies Supply Watermelon Working Class Young Hillhouse Southeast
Migrant Families, 1936 - A Glimpse into Sharecroppers' Lives
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. This poignant photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in July 1936 offers a window into the lives of migrant families during the Great Depression. The image showcases sharecropper families gathering supplies for their upcoming Fourth of July celebration at Hill House, Mississippi. In this snapshot of daily life, we witness a diverse group of individuals coming together to prepare for a joyous occasion. The scene is filled with children and adolescents, both African American and Caucasian, barefooted and dressed in simple attire. They embody the resilience and unity that characterized working-class communities during these challenging times. The integration depicted in this photo is remarkable as it defies societal norms prevalent at that time. It serves as a reminder that poverty knows no boundaries and can affect people from all walks of life. As they gather around crates filled with provisions, including watermelons symbolizing summer festivities, one cannot help but admire the strength and determination etched on their faces. Their hardworking parents stand alongside them – fathers who toiled as farmers and mothers who supported their families amidst economic hardship. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only the physical struggles faced by these migrant workers but also their unwavering spirit to find moments of joy even in destitution. This photograph stands testament to the indomitable human spirit prevailing against adversity. Through this image from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are reminded of the transformative power
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