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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939. Bean pickers children in Marin County, California, originally
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MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939. Bean pickers children in Marin County, California, originally
MIGRANT CHILDREN, 1939.
Bean pickers children in Marin County, California, originally from Kansas, California, South Dakota, Oregon, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939
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1939 Adolescent Automobile Bean California Child Labor Children Dirty Dorothea Farm Security Administration Feline Great Depression Lang Migrant Worker New Deal Okie Picker Poverty Shack Shanty Town Trash Working Class Young
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This photograph, titled "Migrant Children, 1939" captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression. The image showcases a group of resilient children who are bean pickers in Marin County, California. Originally hailing from various states such as Kansas, California, South Dakota, Oregon, Nebraska, and Minnesota, these young souls embody the spirit of American resilience. Photographed by Dorothea Lange in 1939 as part of her iconic work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this snapshot offers a glimpse into their challenging lives. The children's faces tell stories of hardship and determination beyond their tender years. In this early morning scene set against an exterior backdrop filled with poverty-stricken shanty towns and discarded trash, we witness both despair and hope. A young boy stands beside an old automobile while holding a cat close to his chest - perhaps finding solace in its companionship amidst their struggles. The girl next to him appears dirty but carries herself with strength that belies her circumstances. These children represent not only child labor but also symbolize countless migrant workers who faced immense challenges during this era. Lange's powerful composition serves as a reminder of the impact that government programs like the New Deal had on families like these - offering them some semblance of support during one of America's darkest times. As we gaze upon this poignant print from Granger Art on Demand without commercial intent or mention thereof let us remember those who endured hardships so that future generations
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