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An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939


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An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939.
An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939

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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. In Marion County, Oregon, an unemployed lumberjack and his wife find themselves residing in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest. The couple's faces reveal the weight of their struggles as they navigate through poverty and uncertainty. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer, expertly frames this image to emphasize the man's bare-chested physique and his social security number tattooed on his arm. This haunting detail serves as a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained unemployment has become in their lives. The woman stands beside her husband, providing unwavering support amidst their dire circumstances. Her presence symbolizes resilience and unity within a working-class family facing immense challenges. Lange's composition also highlights elements such as a smoking pipe and mustache that reflect the cultural norms of that era. These small details add depth to our understanding of daily life during this time period. As we observe this photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both human strength and vulnerability during times of economic failure. It is through images like these that we gain insight into historical events such as migration movements driven by necessity. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to connect with history through visual storytelling.

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