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El Monte federal subsistence Homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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El Monte federal subsistence Homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. Four-bedroom house. Eight in family, six boys, aged one to fourteen. Father is conductor (streetcar), one hundred dollars monthly. Pays sixteen dollars and twenty cents a month rent on purchase. California
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, captures the reality of life in El Monte, California during the Great Depression. The image shows a four-bedroom house, which serves as home to an eight-person family, including six boys, ranging in age from one to fourteen. The father of the family works as a conductor for a streetcar company, earning a meager monthly income of one hundred dollars. Despite their struggles, they pay sixteen dollars and twenty cents a month to rent the house on a purchase plan. The family's modest dwelling, surrounded by a small garden, is a testament to their resilience and determination in the face of economic hardship. The image is part of Dorothea Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. The FSA aimed to provide assistance to farmers and farm laborers, as well as to improve rural living conditions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by American families during this period and the importance of social programs in providing essential support during times of economic crisis. Dorothea Lange's powerful image continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into a significant moment in American history and the human spirit's ability to endure adversity.
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