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Night meeting in the FSA office, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Night meeting in the FSA office, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California. 144 families have applied for farm purchase loans under the Farm Tenancy Act, passed by Congress in 1937. Ten applicants from this region of four counties will be finally selected
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This evocative photograph, titled "Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image documents a significant moment in the lives of 144 farm applicants from the region of four counties in California, who had gathered in the FSA office to apply for farm purchase loans under the Farm Tenancy Act, which was passed by Congress in 1937. The act aimed to provide financial assistance to tenant farmers, sharecroppers, and small farmers during the Great Depression. The photograph captures the intense concentration and hopeful anticipation of the applicants, as they wait to learn if they will be among the ten families selected for the loans. The scene is set in the dimly lit FSA office, where the atmosphere is somber yet determined. The applicants, both male and female, represent a diverse cross-section of rural America, reflecting the economic struggles and resilience of the era. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment with her unerring ability to convey the human condition. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of photography to document history and provide insight into the social and economic challenges of a bygone era. This image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Library of Congress, and is a valuable addition to the heritage of American photography and the visual record of the Great Depression.
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