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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1936. A family of drought refugees at a migrant camp in Kern County, California
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MIGRANT WORKERS, 1936. A family of drought refugees at a migrant camp in Kern County, California
DROUGHT REFUGEE, 1936.
The manager of Kern migrant camp with an Oklahoma drought refugee family in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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1936 Baby California Camp Child Collins Dorothea Drought Family Great Depression Kern Lange Manager Migrant Worker Mother New Deal November Okie Poverty Refugee Relief Rural Tent Toddler Working Class
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life for migrant workers during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1936, it depicts a family of drought refugees at a migrant camp in Kern County, California. The image portrays a mother and father with their young child, huddled together inside a tent. The exhaustion and despair etched on their faces tell the story of their struggle to survive amidst poverty and displacement. The manager of the Kern migrant camp stands beside them, his presence representing both hope and uncertainty for this Oklahoma family seeking relief from the devastating effects of drought. Lange's lens captures not only the physical toll that these families endured but also highlights their resilience and determination to persevere through unimaginable circumstances. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how economic hardships can uproot lives, forcing individuals to leave behind everything they know in search of better opportunities. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, programs like FSA (Farm Security Administration) aimed to provide assistance to those affected by the Great Depression. However, this image reminds us that even with government support, many families still struggled immensely. Dorothea Lange's work continues to be celebrated for its ability to humanize social issues and shed light on marginalized communities. Through her lens, she captured moments that would go on to shape our understanding of American history forever.
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