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Migrants tents...along the right of way of the southern pacific, near Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrants tents...along the right of way of the southern pacific, near Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Fresno, California. Migrants tents are a common sight along the right of way of the Southern Pacific. [Signs: Railroad Crossing, End of Double Track']
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era in the United States. The image depicts a desolate scene along the right of way of the Southern Pacific railway near Fresno, California. Tents huddled together form a makeshift camp, a temporary shelter for migrant workers who were displaced from their homes and farms during the economic downturn. The signs in the foreground, "Railroad Crossing" and "End of Double Track," serve as a stark reminder of the constant movement and instability that defined the lives of these displaced individuals. The rural countryside in the background, dotted with trees and open fields, offers a stark contrast to the rustic, yet forlorn, living conditions of the migrants. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), captured this image during a time when the United States was grappling with the widespread poverty and unemployment brought about by the Great Depression. The FSA, established in 1935, aimed to provide relief and support to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic crisis. Lange's powerful and poignant images, like this one, helped bring attention to the plight of the displaced and the impoverished, and played a crucial role in shaping public perception and policy during this critical period in American history. This photograph, a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, remains an enduring symbol of the Great Depression era and a powerful reminder of the importance of social support systems during times of economic hardship.
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