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Native Texas tenant farmer, Near Goodliet, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Native Texas tenant farmer, Near Goodliet, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Native Texas tenant farmer. Near Goodliet, Texas. Aged seventy; seventeen years on the same farm. Is to be "tractored out" at the end of 1938. One son has been tractored out and has been on WPA (Work Projects Administration) for two years. Another son was tractored out in 1937. Has moved to town and remains temporarily off relief by selling his livestock. "What are my boys going to do? It's not a question of what they're going to do. It's a question of what they're going to have to do. They're not any up there in Congress but what are big landowners and they're going to see that the program is in their interest. As long as the government is paying the landowner more to let the land out than they make by renting it, they won't rent it."
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This powerful image captures the essence of struggle and resilience in 1930s America. The Native Texas tenant farmer, aged seventy, has spent seventeen years on the same farm only to be "tractored out" at the end of 1938. His sons have already been forced off the land, one onto WPA (Work Projects Administration) and another into town to sell his livestock.
In his weathered face and worn clothing, we see the weight of uncertainty and fear for the future. As he contemplates what will become of his boys in a system that favors big landowners over hardworking farmers like himself, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by those who toil on the land.
Dorothea Lange's poignant portrait serves as a stark reminder of a time when economic hardship gripped rural communities across America. Through her lens, she captures not just a man but an entire way of life under threat from forces beyond his control.
As we gaze upon this image, let us remember those who came before us and fought against injustice with courage and dignity. Let us honor their legacy by working towards a more just and equitable society for all.
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