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Latter Day Saints portrait group dressed in their Sunday clothes, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Latter Day Saints portrait group dressed in their Sunday clothes, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Latter Day Saints portrait group. These people, man and wife, are both eighty-five years old. Converts to Mormonism from South Africa. She was the first schoolteacher in Escalante [Utah]. They are dressed in their Sunday clothes
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This evocative photograph, titled "Latter Day Saints Portrait Group," captures the profound resilience and unwavering faith of an elderly couple, both in their eighties, who had recently become converts to Mormonism from South Africa. The image, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression, depicts the couple dressed in their Sunday best, a testament to their commitment to their newfound faith. He, an old man with a weathered face and kind eyes, wears a crisp white shirt and a dark suit jacket. She, an elderly woman with a warm smile and gentle demeanor, is dressed in a modest, high-necked blouse and a long, flowing skirt. The couple's connection is palpable, their hands gently intertwined, and their expressions radiant with a deep sense of contentment. The woman, the first schoolteacher in Escalante, Utah, and a beacon of education in her community, adds an air of wisdom and strength to the image. The man, once a farmer, exudes a quiet dignity and determination, reflecting the challenges they had faced and overcome together. The photograph was taken during a time of economic hardship and uncertainty, with the country grappling with the effects of the Great Depression. Yet, amidst the turmoil, the couple's unwavering faith and commitment to their beliefs shines through, offering a glimpse of hope and perseverance. This poignant portrait, captured by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), is a powerful reminder of the enduring human spirit and the importance of faith and community during times of adversity.
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