Home > North America > United States of America > Texas > Lubbock
On highway no. 1 of the "OK" state near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange. On highway no. 1 of the "OK" state near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
On highway no. 1 of the "OK" state near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange. On highway no. 1 of the "OK" state near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On highway no. 1 of the "OK" state near Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Seven children and eldest son's family. Father was a blacksmith in Paris, Arkansas. Son was a tenant farmer. "We're bound for Kingfisher (Oklahoma wheat) and Lubbock (Texas cotton). We're not trying to but we'll be in California yet. We're not going back to Arkansas; believe I can better myself"
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36207660
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Ac Cars Ltd Bare Feet California United States Of America Displaced Displaced People Displaced Person Displaced Persons Displacement Feet Foot Forced Displacement Forced Migrant Forced Migrants Forced Migration Migrating Migration Okie Okies Oklahoma United States Of America Roadside Traveller Travellers United States Office Of War Information Wayside
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Coraciiformes
> Kingfishers
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> California Mouse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> White-footed Mouse
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> North America
> United States of America
> Arkansas
> Related Images
> North America
> United States of America
> California
> Related Images
> North America
> United States of America
> Oklahoma
> Related Images
> North America
> United States of America
> Texas
> Lubbock
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures a moment in the lives of a displaced family along Highway 1 in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. The scene depicts seven children and their eldest son's family, who were bound for Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and Lubbock, Texas, in search of work in the wheat and cotton industries, respectively. The father had previously been a blacksmith in Paris, Arkansas, but had become a tenant farmer due to the economic hardships of the Great Depression. With a determined look in their eyes, the family is seen hitchhiking in their worn-out automobile, a product of AC Cars Ltd. The family's journey was not a choice but a necessity, as they expressed their intention to better themselves in California, a place they would not return to Arkansas. Dorothea Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration and later the Office of War Information, captured this poignant image during a time of forced displacement and migration in America. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
