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Cabins at the Delta cooperative farms, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cabins at the Delta cooperative farms, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cabins at the Delta cooperative farms. Hillhouse, Mississippi. Screen windows and porches are uncommon in cotton cabins
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the simple yet resilient living conditions of the residents at the Hillhouse cooperative farms in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The image portrays a row of modest cabins, their weathered exteriors bearing testament to the harsh realities of rural life in the 1930s. Unlike the more common design of cabins with screen windows and porches to keep insects at bay, these structures are devoid of such amenities. Instead, the focus is on functionality and protection from the elements. The doors, slightly ajar, hint at the daily routines of the families within, while the surrounding cotton fields stretch out to the horizon, their white bolls a stark contrast against the dark, earthy tones of the cabins. The cooperative farm, established as part of the Farm Security Administration's efforts to provide economic assistance during the Great Depression, offered a collective solution to the challenges faced by farmers in the region. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the living conditions endured by many during this period, as well as the resilience and determination of those who sought to improve their circumstances. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her extensive body of work documenting the social and economic conditions of the time. Her powerful and evocative images continue to inspire and inform our understanding of history, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the enduring human spirit.
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