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Itinerant worker on U.S. 101 near San Luis Obispo, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Itinerant worker on U.S. 101 near San Luis Obispo, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 101 near San Luis Obispo, California. Itinerant worker. Not the old "Bindle-Stiff" type
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures the stark reality of an itinerant worker near San Luis Obispo, California during the Great Depression. The image shows a man, likely in his 30s or 40s, standing beside U.S. Route 101 with his meager belongings. He is not the stereotypical "bindle-stiff" or hobo, but rather a migrant worker, seeking employment opportunities in the rural countryside. The photograph was taken during a time of economic hardship and widespread poverty in America. The Great Depression had left many people homeless and destitute, forcing them to travel from place to place in search of work. The man in the photograph appears to be carrying a few personal items, possibly a blanket or a change of clothes, suggesting that he has been on the move for some time. The photograph was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, which was established during the New Deal era to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a prominent photographer for the FSA, captured thousands of images documenting the lives of ordinary Americans during this difficult period. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles and hardships faced by so many during the Great Depression. The image has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to the important role that photography plays in documenting history and shedding light on the human experience. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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