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Lucille Burroughs, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
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Lucille Burroughs, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Lucille Burroughs, Hale County, Alabama
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Lucille Burroughs - A Glimpse into the Hardships of Rural Life in 1930s Alabama
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. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans in 1936, transports us to Hale County, Alabama during a time of great economic struggle - the Great Depression. The image features Lucille Burroughs, a young girl who represents countless children forced into labor at an early age due to dire circumstances. Set against the backdrop of a vast cotton field on a plantation, Lucille stands as a poignant symbol of resilience amidst poverty. Her worn clothes and determined expression reveal the harsh reality faced by agricultural workers during this era. With her small hands stained from picking cotton all day long, she embodies both innocence and responsibility far beyond her tender years. Evans' composition skillfully captures the essence of rural life in America's heartland. Through his lens, he exposes not only the physical toll that manual labor takes on individuals like Lucille but also sheds light on broader issues such as child labor and economic disparity. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder of our shared history and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging those who endured immense hardships during times of recession. Lucille Burroughs becomes an enduring figure representing countless others whose stories have been etched into our nation's collective memory through photography like this one preserved in the Library of Congress archives.
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