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MIGRANT WORKER, 1936. Daughter of a migrant coal miner, living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1936. Daughter of a migrant coal miner, living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
MIGRANT WORKER, 1936.
Daughter of a migrant coal miner, living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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1936 California Camp Coal Daughter Dorothea Encampment Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Miner New Deal November Poverty Rural Sacramento Tent Working Class Young
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This powerful photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in November 1936, captures the harsh reality of life for a young migrant worker during the Great Depression. The image showcases a young girl, the daughter of a migrant coal miner, living in the American River Camp near Sacramento, California. The girl's weary expression reflects her difficult circumstances as she sits on a simple bed inside their tent encampment. The worn-out blankets and sparse belongings surrounding her serve as reminders of the poverty that plagued many working-class families during this era. Lange's composition skillfully portrays both the physical and emotional toll that economic hardship took on individuals and communities across America. Through her lens, we witness not only the material deprivation but also an underlying resilience within this young girl. This photograph is part of Lange's extensive documentation commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Roosevelt's New Deal program. Her work aimed to shed light on rural poverty and advocate for social reform. Decades later, this poignant image continues to resonate with viewers worldwide as it serves as a testament to human strength amidst adversity. It reminds us of our collective responsibility to address systemic inequalities and ensure that no child has to bear such burdens again.
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