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SHANTY TOWN, 1939. One of the several large shacktown communities around Yakima, Washington State
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SHANTY TOWN, 1939. One of the several large shacktown communities around Yakima, Washington State
SHANTY TOWN, 1939.
One of the several large shacktown communities around Yakima, Washington State. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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1939 August Dorothea Fence Great Depression Housing Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Northwest Pacific Northwest Poverty Rural Shack Shanty Town Shelter Slum Summer Washington State Working Class Yakima
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Shanty Town, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in August 1939, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by working-class communities in Yakima, Washington State. The image portrays one of several large shacktowns that dotted the landscape during this tumultuous era. In this evocative scene, we witness a man standing outside his humble shelter amidst a backdrop of poverty and despair. Surrounding him is an assortment of makeshift shacks constructed from salvaged materials such as wood and corrugated metal sheets. These structures represent both resilience and destitution - symbols of survival against all odds. Lange's lens skillfully captures the essence of rural life during this time period; it reveals not only physical hardship but also emotional strain etched on faces worn by laborious work under scorching summer suns. This photograph serves as a stark reminder that even amidst adversity, humanity perseveres with unwavering determination. As part of Roosevelt's New Deal initiative to combat economic depression, these migrant workers sought solace within these meager dwellings while searching for employment opportunities in agriculture-rich Yakima. Their struggles were emblematic of countless others across America who found themselves trapped in cycles of poverty. Through this powerful image, we are transported back to an era defined by struggle yet marked by resilience. It stands as a testament
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