MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Kitchen supplies inside a tent at a camp for migrant workers

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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. Kitchen supplies inside a tent at a camp for migrant workers

MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
Kitchen supplies inside a tent at a camp for migrant workers, near Westley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, April 1939

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1939 April Bottle Cabinet California Camp Dish Domestic Dorothea Encampment Farmer Great Depression Kitchen Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Tent Working Class Oatmeal Westley

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This photograph, titled "MIGRANT CAMP, 1939" offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in April 1939 near Westley, California, it showcases the humble interior of a tent that served as a kitchen for these hardworking individuals. The image reveals an assortment of kitchen supplies neatly arranged within the limited space. A bottle stands tall on a makeshift cabinet while dishes and pans are carefully placed nearby. The domestic scene exudes resilience and resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances. Lange's lens captures not just objects but also tells stories of poverty and struggle endured by countless families during this era. The migrant camp represents both hope and despair – hope for better opportunities in their search for work, yet despair due to the harsh realities they faced daily. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives aimed at combating economic hardships, this photograph aligns with Lange's role as a Farm Security Administration (FSA) photographer documenting American life during this transformative period. Through her lens, she shed light on social issues affecting working-class communities across America. "MIGRANT CAMP, 1939" serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and highlights the strength and determination exhibited by those who persevered through adversity.

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