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MIGRANT WORKERS, c1930. A family of fruit pickers from Oklahoma en route to Arkansas
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MIGRANT WORKERS, c1930. A family of fruit pickers from Oklahoma en route to Arkansas
MIGRANT WORKERS, c1930.
A family of fruit pickers from Oklahoma en route to Arkansas. Photograph, c1930
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Media ID 13213219
1930s Adolescent Arkansas Automobile Child Children Daughter Family Farm Security Administration Farmer Father Great Depression Journey Migrant Worker Mother New Deal Okie Picker Poor Southwest Working Class Young Southeast
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This photograph, titled "MIGRANT WORKERS, c1930" captures the poignant journey of a family of fruit pickers from Oklahoma en route to Arkansas during the Great Depression. Taken in the early 1930s, this image showcases the resilience and determination of American migrant workers during one of the country's most challenging times. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a group consisting of men, women, and children huddled together inside an automobile. The worn-out faces tell stories of hardship and struggle as they embark on their arduous journey towards hope for a better future. The father stands tall with weathered hands that have known hard labor while his wife embraces their young daughter protectively. Their adolescent son gazes out into the distance with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. The backdrop reveals vast landscapes stretching across America's southeast or southwest region - regions heavily impacted by economic downturns during that era. This powerful photograph was captured by Granger Art on Demand under the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to document rural poverty caused by agricultural crises. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a reminder not only of our nation's history but also highlights themes still relevant today: perseverance amidst adversity, unity within families facing hardships together, and the importance of acknowledging those who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to sustain our society.
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