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MIGRANT FAMILY, 1940.
Wife of migrant worker from Arkansas preparing a meal at a roadside camp for migrant workers in rural California. Photograph, 1940 by Dorothea Lange
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1940 Arkansas Basin Busy California Camp Child Cook Cooking Dorothea Dress Encampment Farm Security Administration Farmer Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Migration Mother New Deal Okie Poverty Rear View Rural Table Tablecloth Tent Truck Wife Window Working Class Southeast
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This photograph, titled "Migrant Family, 1940" captures a poignant moment in the lives of a migrant worker's family during the Great Depression era. The image showcases the wife of a migrant worker from Arkansas diligently preparing a meal at a roadside camp for fellow workers in rural California. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph beautifully portrays the resilience and determination of working-class families during challenging times. The woman can be seen wearing a simple dress as she stands beside an open window, allowing natural light to illuminate her surroundings. The composition reveals various elements that reflect both poverty and resourcefulness. A pot sits atop an outdoor stove while children play nearby, emphasizing their presence within this transient encampment. A tablecloth adorns the makeshift table where they will gather to share their meager meal. Lange's lens captures not only physical labor but also emotional strength; it is evident in the mother's focused expression as she tends to her duties. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how migration shaped American history and highlights the struggles faced by countless families seeking better opportunities during this period. "Migrant Family, 1940" offers viewers insight into one family's story amidst larger societal challenges, reminding us all of our shared humanity and resilience in times of adversity.
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