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MIGRANT LABOR CAMP, 1935. A man preparing a meal in a run down camp for migrant
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MIGRANT LABOR CAMP, 1935. A man preparing a meal in a run down camp for migrant
MIGRANT LABOR CAMP, 1935.
A man preparing a meal in a run down camp for migrant workers on the outskirts of Marysville, California. Photograph, April 1935 by Dorothea Lange
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1935 April California Camp Cooking Dirty Dorothea Farm Security Administration Food Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Migration New Deal Poverty Rural Shanty Slum Trash Working Class Hooverville Marysville
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life in a migrant labor camp during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in April 1935, it depicts a man preparing a meal amidst the rundown surroundings of a camp on the outskirts of Marysville, California. The image portrays the daily struggles faced by migrant workers who were forced to live in these impoverished conditions. The dilapidated shanty and scattered trash serve as stark reminders of their poverty and desperation. Despite this adversity, the man remains resilient as he cooks his meal, highlighting the determination and resourcefulness required for survival during this difficult era. Lange's photograph is not only an artistic representation but also serves as documentation of history. It was captured under the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to address rural poverty through various New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. By capturing such images, photographers like Lange shed light on social issues and advocated for change. This particular photo provides viewers with insight into one aspect of American life during that time – migration for work opportunities – while also emphasizing themes such as economic hardship, class inequality, and human resilience. As we reflect upon this poignant image today, it reminds us of our collective responsibility to ensure that no individual or community faces such dire circumstances again.
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