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Home of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Home of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina
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This evocative photograph, titled "Home of Sharecropper Family near Chesnee, South Carolina," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by rural families during this period of economic hardship. The photograph depicts a simple, weathered house, surrounded by barrels and timber, nestled in the countryside. Smoke billows from the chimney, indicating a fire burning inside to keep the family warm. The porch, which appears to be the only shelter from the elements, is filled with children playing, their laughter and joy contrasting with the stark surroundings. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, were instrumental in raising awareness about the plight of the rural poor during the Great Depression and the New Deal era. The image is a powerful representation of the rural life in the Carolinas during the 1930s, and a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived through those challenging times. The photograph is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, a national treasure that preserves the heritage and history of the United States.
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