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Employment agency on Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Employment agency on Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Employment agency on Howard Street. San Francisco, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Employment agency on Howard Street, San Francisco, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image offers a poignant snapshot of the economic hardships faced by the United States during this period. The photograph depicts an exterior view of an employment agency located on Howard Street in San Francisco, California. A long queue of unemployed men, dressed in worn and threadbare clothing, wait patiently in the hope of securing employment. Their expressions convey a sense of hopefulness, determination, and resignation. The building that houses the employment agency is an unassuming, two-story office structure. A simple sign, bearing the words "Employment Agency," hangs above the entrance. The scene is set against the backdrop of a grey and overcast sky, adding to the somber mood of the image. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her powerful and emotive imagery helped to raise awareness of the plight of the unemployed and the poor during the Great Depression. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a reminder of a dark chapter in American history and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of employment and economic security.
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