Home > Arts > Artists > L > Dorothea Lange
Hymn singing at meeting of Mothers Club in Arvin migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Hymn singing at meeting of Mothers Club in Arvin migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hymn singing at meeting of Mothers Club in Arvin migrant camp. California. [Hymn book: Vocal Gems edited by R. E. Winsett]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36202854
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Books Bottle Bottles Camp Choir Book Co Operating Co Operation Cooperating Cooperation Cooperative Displaced Displaced People Displaced Person Displaced Persons Displacement Feeding Forced Displacement Forced Migrant Forced Migrants Forced Migration Hymn Book Meeting Migrating Migration Milk Mothers Refugee Camp Sharing United States Office Of War Information Vocalist
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> California Mouse
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Arts
> Literature
> Books
> North America
> United States of America
> California
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Hymn Singing at Meeting of Mothers' Club in Arvin Migrant Camp, California, 1938," captures a poignant moment of community and resilience during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, the image portrays a group of mothers gathered in a makeshift meeting space within the Arvin migrant camp. The women, some cradling their infants, sing hymns from a worn-out copy of "Vocal Gems," edited by R.E. Winsett. The hymn book lies open on a table, surrounded by empty bottles and feeding bottles, hinting at the daily struggles of providing for their families in the midst of displacement and economic hardship. The Mothers' Club, a cooperative initiative, offered a sense of solidarity and support for these displaced women, many of whom were farm laborers and had been forced to migrate due to the economic realities of the Great Depression. The women's faces are etched with a mix of emotions - sadness, determination, and hope. Their collective voices rise above the challenges they face, creating a powerful testament to the human spirit and the importance of community during times of adversity. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. This photograph stands as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by displaced families during this period and the power of community and music to uplift and provide solace 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.
