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Half-grown farm boy on main drugstore corner in town, Medford, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Half-grown farm boy on main drugstore corner in town, Medford, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon. Medford. Half-grown farm boy on main drugstore corner in town
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This photo print, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us back to a small town in Medford, Oregon during the height of the Great Depression. The image features a half-grown farm boy standing on the main drugstore corner, seemingly lost amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Dressed in denim overalls and a worn-out hat that shields his face from the sun's rays, this young agricultural worker represents both resilience and vulnerability. His clothes speak volumes about his humble background and hardworking nature. With an air of innocence captured through Lange's lens, he gazes at passersby with curiosity mixed with a touch of weariness. The composition is strikingly simple yet profound; it captures not only one individual but also reflects upon an entire era marked by economic hardship. The clock displayed prominently behind him serves as a reminder that time keeps ticking away while countless Americans struggle to make ends meet. Through her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Dorothea Lange aimed to shed light on social issues plaguing rural communities across America during this period. This photograph stands as a testament to her ability to capture raw emotions within everyday scenes. Preserved within the archives of the Library of Congress, this powerful image continues to evoke empathy and provoke contemplation about our shared history. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is beauty in human resilience and hope for brighter days ahead.
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