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Camped on the flat, near Holtville, Imperial County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Camped on the flat, near Holtville, Imperial County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camped on the flat. Family with five children, left their home in Texas in September 1938. They picked their way across the country in Texas and Arizona cotton. They had just entered California the night before. Near Holtville, Imperial County, California
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Camped on the flat, near Holtville, Imperial County, California, 1939. This powerful photograph by Dorothea Lange captures a poignant moment in American history during the Great Depression. The image depicts a family of migrant workers who left their home in Texas in search of better opportunities. The family, consisting of parents and five children, had just arrived in California after a long journey picking cotton across Texas and Arizona. Exhausted but determined to make ends meet, they set up camp on this barren flatland near Holtville. In the foreground of the photo stands an old car that has served as their faithful companion throughout their arduous journey. Cardboard boxes containing their meager belongings are scattered around them while chickens roam freely nearby. Lange's composition skillfully portrays both the resilience and hardship faced by these migrant workers. The worn-out expressions on the faces of both adults reveal years of struggle against poverty and economic adversity. This photograph serves as a reminder of the immense challenges faced by countless families during one of America's darkest periods. It is a testament to human strength and perseverance amidst dire circumstances.
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