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Grain elevator on the Texas Panhandle plains, Everett, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Grain elevator on the Texas Panhandle plains, Everett, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grain elevator on the Texas Panhandle plains. Everett, Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "Grain Elevator on the Texas Panhandle Plains, Everett, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image is a poignant representation of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) at the time, using her camera to chronicle the economic hardships faced by farmers and rural communities. The grain elevator, a tall, rustic structure with a weathered, worn appearance, stands proudly against the vast, open Texas plains. Its silhouette, framed by the clear, blue sky, creates a striking contrast against the barren, arid landscape. The image captures the sense of isolation and resilience that defined rural America during this period. The grain elevator, a symbol of the agricultural industry and the community's economic livelihood, stands as a testament to the determination and perseverance of the people who lived and worked in these rural areas. The photograph, taken as a nitrate negative, has been preserved and is now part of the rich heritage of American photography. Dorothea Lange's work, including this image, continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the past and the human condition. The grain elevator on the Texas Panhandle Plains, Everett, Texas, serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced during the Great Depression and the enduring spirit of the American people.
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