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Housing for migratory cotton laborers near Casa Grande, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Housing for migratory cotton laborers near Casa Grande, Arizona, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Housing for migratory cotton laborers near Casa Grande, Arizona
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Arizona United States Of America Bare Feet Camp Corrugated Iron Danger Dangerous Dirt Dirty Feet Foot Housing Housing Conditions Iron Living Conditions Migrating Migration Peril Shack Shacks Shanty Town Shantytown
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This photograph, titled "Housing for Migratory Cotton Laborers near Casa Grande, Arizona," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a group of children and adults, mostly barefoot, playing and living in makeshift corrugated iron houses. The scene is set in the arid countryside of Arizona, with the sun casting long shadows over the dirt and dusty surroundings. The image is a poignant reminder of the dangerous and perilous living conditions faced by migratory cotton laborers during this period. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established during the New Deal era to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's photographs were instrumental in raising awareness about the plight of the rural poor and the need for government intervention. The image shows a group of boys and girls, some playing with a toy car, others simply watching, while their mothers and fathers work in the fields. The houses in the background are crudely constructed from corrugated iron sheets, with no windows or doors, offering little protection from the harsh desert climate. The dirt and dust that covers the children's feet and bodies is a stark reminder of the poverty and hardship that was a daily reality for many during this period. This photograph is an important historical document, offering a glimpse into the living conditions of migratory laborers during the Great Depression. It is a powerful reminder of the need for adequate housing and basic human rights, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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