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FOOD STAND, 1939.
A migrant hop picker and her two children at the window of a food stand after payday in Josephine County, near Grants Pass, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 August Back Barefoot Buying Children Commerce Counter Daughter Dorothea Food Great Depression Josephine Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Northwest Oregon Payday Picker Poverty Rural Selling Stand Summer Window Working Class Young
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FOOD STAND, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of a Migrant Hop Picker and Her Children
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. This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in August 1939, transports us back to an era marked by hardship and resilience - the Great Depression. In Josephine County, near Grants Pass, Oregon, we witness a migrant hop picker standing at the window of a food stand after payday. The worn-out expression on the mother's face tells a story of exhaustion from long hours spent working in the fields. With her two young children beside her, she stands barefoot on this summer day as they eagerly await their turn to purchase sustenance from this humble establishment. The image captures not only poverty but also determination. The young boy leans against the counter with curiosity while his sister clings tightly to their mother's side. Despite their circumstances, there is an undeniable sense of unity within this family unit. Dorothea Lange's lens sheds light on the plight faced by countless working-class families during this period. Through her photography for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty and advocate for change through President Roosevelt’s New Deal policies. This powerful snapshot serves as a reminder that behind every statistic lies real people with dreams and struggles. It invites us to reflect upon our own privileges while honoring those who persevered through unimaginable challenges during one of America's most trying times.
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