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SHARECROPPER, 1939. A sharecropper and his children returning home after stringing
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. A sharecropper and his children returning home after stringing
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
A sharecropper and his children returning home after stringing and putting up tobacco leaves in Shoofly, Granville County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Adolescent Black Brother Children County Daughter Dorothea Family Farmer Father Granville Great Depression Horse Drawn July Lange New Deal North Carolina Rural Sharecropper Sister Summer Tobacco Wagon Wood Woods Southeast
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Resilience of a Sharecropper Family
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. This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in July 1939, transports us to Shoofly, Granville County, North Carolina during the Great Depression. In this poignant image, we witness a sharecropper father leading his children back home after a long day of stringing and putting up tobacco leaves. The weariness etched on their faces tells a story of hard work and struggle. The adolescent African American boy walks alongside his younger brother and sister as they trudge through the woods with determination. Their loyal dog trots faithfully beside them. In this snapshot of rural life in the Southeastern United States, we are reminded of the challenges faced by families like these during an era marked by economic hardship. Yet amidst adversity, there is also strength and unity within this family unit. The horse-drawn wagon laden with wood serves as both transportation and symbolizes self-sufficiency. It represents their connection to nature's resources while highlighting their resourcefulness in making ends meet. Dorothea Lange's lens captures not only physical labor but also emotional depth; it reveals resilience that transcends time. This photograph stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit found within those who persevered through difficult times. As we gaze upon this powerful image from The Granger Collection's archives, let us honor the countless unsung heroes whose stories
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