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COOPERATIVE FARMERS, 1937. Former sharecroppers farming cotton on the Mississippi
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COOPERATIVE FARMERS, 1937. Former sharecroppers farming cotton on the Mississippi
COOPERATIVE FARMERS, 1937.
Former sharecroppers farming cotton on the Mississippi Delta Cooperative Farm in Hillhouse, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937
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1937 Black Caucasian Cooperative Cotton Delta Diversity Dorothea Driver Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Great Depression June Lange Machinery Mississippi New Deal Plantation Poverty Rural Sharecropper Summer Tractor White Working Class Hillhouse Southeast
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This photograph, titled "COOPERATIVE FARMERS, 1937" transports us back to a significant era in American history. Taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June of that year, the image showcases a diverse group of farmers working diligently on the Mississippi Delta Cooperative Farm in Hillhouse, Mississippi. Former sharecroppers turned cooperative farmers can be seen laboring together amidst vast cotton fields. The composition beautifully captures both African American and Caucasian men united by their common goal - to overcome poverty and build a better future for themselves and their families. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the resilience and determination etched on each farmer's face as they navigate through an early summer day. Clad in hats to shield themselves from the scorching sun, these hardworking individuals utilize farm tools and machinery such as tractors to cultivate the land. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how communities came together during challenging times like the Great Depression. It also highlights the transformative power of programs like Roosevelt's New Deal that aimed to uplift rural areas affected by economic hardships. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured over eight decades ago, it is impossible not to feel moved by these cooperative farmers' unwavering spirit and dedication towards building a brighter future for themselves against all odds.
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