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ROADSIDE CAMP, 1939. Migrant worker playing his guitar at a roadside camp for migrant workers
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ROADSIDE CAMP, 1939. Migrant worker playing his guitar at a roadside camp for migrant workers
ROADSIDE CAMP, 1939.
Migrant worker playing his guitar at a roadside camp for migrant workers, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1939
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1939 Automobile Blanket Camp Encampment Farm Security Administration Great Depression Guitar Guitarist Migrant Worker New Deal Okie Oklahoma Poverty Roadside Rural Russell Southwest Working Class
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This print titled "Roadside Camp, 1939" takes us back to a significant era in American history. Captured by the talented photographer Russell Lee, this image showcases a migrant worker strumming his guitar at a roadside camp in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The photograph transports us to the early days of the Great Depression when poverty was rampant and opportunities were scarce. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) played a crucial role during this time, providing support to struggling farmers and workers like those depicted here. In this scene, we see an encampment of men and women who have come together seeking work and shelter along their journey through the rural South. Despite their hardships, there is something undeniably poignant about witnessing this musician finding solace in his guitar amidst such challenging circumstances. Lee's composition beautifully captures both the resilience and camaraderie that characterized these migrant communities during this tumultuous period. The worn-out automobile parked nearby serves as a reminder of their constant travel in search of employment. As we reflect on this powerful image from 1939, it serves as a testament to the strength of working-class Americans during one of our nation's most trying times. It reminds us that even in times of adversity, music has always had the power to uplift spirits and bring people together regardless of their circumstances or background.
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