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SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1936. Bud Fields and his family, in Hale County, Alabama
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SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1936. Bud Fields and his family, in Hale County, Alabama
SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1936.
Bud Fields and his family, in Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936
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1936 Alabama Apron Baby Barefoot Brother Child Daughter Dirty Evan Evans Family Farm Security Administration Farmer Father Field Fields Grandmother Great Depression Husband Mother New Deal Nudity Poor Poverty Sharecropper Sister Toddler Walker Working Class Young Southeast
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This poignant photograph captures the essence of a sharecropper family in Hale County, Alabama during the year 1936. Bud Fields and his family stand together, representing the struggles faced by countless families during the Great Depression era. The image, taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans as part of the Farm Security Administration project, offers a glimpse into their daily lives. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a worn-out yet resilient family unit. Bud Fields stands tall beside his wife, both weathered by hard work on the fields. Their children surround them - a baby cradled in its mother's arms, a barefoot boy standing close to his sister who clutches her apron tightly. The grandmother sits nearby with wisdom etched onto her face. The poverty that engulfs this sharecropper family is evident from their tattered clothing and dirt-streaked faces. They are survivors amidst adversity; their strength lies within their unity. Evans' masterful composition allows us to witness not only physical hardship but also emotional resilience within this working-class household. This photograph serves as an enduring reminder of the challenges faced by ordinary Americans during one of history's most trying times. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, let it serve as an homage to those who endured unimaginable hardships while embodying unwavering determination and hope for brighter days ahead.
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