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SHARECROPPER, c1935. A sharecropper and family singing hymns on the Sabbath, near Hale County
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SHARECROPPER, c1935. A sharecropper and family singing hymns on the Sabbath, near Hale County
SHARECROPPER, c1935.
A sharecropper and family singing hymns on the Sabbath, near Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, c1935-1936
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1935 1936 Adolescent Alabama County Evan Evans Eyeglass Eyeglasses Family Farmer Father Great Depression Hale Husband Hymn Mother Mustache New Deal Poverty Reading Religious Rural Sabbath Sharecropper Singing Sunday Walker Wife Working Class Young Southeast
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SHARECROPPER, c1935 - A Glimpse into Sabbath Serenity
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. This photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of a sharecropper and his family near Hale County, Alabama during the 1930s. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans as part of his iconic documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this image offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural America during the Great Depression. In this snapshot, we see a humble sharecropper and his wife seated on their porch with their young son beside them. The father, wearing worn-out clothes and sporting an earnest mustache, holds an open hymn book while leading his family in song on a peaceful Sabbath day. Their faces radiate devotion and resilience despite the hardships they endure. The woman's eyeglasses reflect her commitment to education amidst poverty-stricken surroundings. The boy looks up at his parents with admiration as he joins in singing hymns that provide solace from their struggles. This evocative scene showcases not only religious faith but also highlights how music serves as an emotional anchor for these hardworking individuals. Evans' masterful composition transports us back to an era where families found strength through unity, spirituality, and shared experiences. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it reminds us of our collective history and encourages reflection on both societal progress made since then and challenges still faced by working-class communities across America.
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