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Oklahomans in potato pickers camp near Shafter, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Oklahomans in potato pickers camp near Shafter, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahomans in potato pickers camp near Shafter, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Oklahomans in potato pickers' camp near Shafter, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image depicts a group of Oklahoman migrant workers, huddled around a makeshift campfire in the arid California desert. The men, dressed in worn clothing and looking weary, appear to be taking a brief respite from their labor in the nearby potato fields. The scene is reminiscent of a Hooverville, a name given to the shantytowns that sprung up during the Depression, named after President Herbert Hoover. These temporary settlements were home to millions of displaced Americans who had been forced to leave their homes in search of work and better living conditions. The automobiles in the background, likely belonging to the Agricultural Workers' Automobile Caravan Company, provided a glimmer of hope and mobility for these displaced individuals. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by Americans during this period and the forced migration that resulted from the Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneer in documentary photography, captured the raw emotion and resilience of her subjects, making this image a powerful testament to the human spirit and the enduring legacy of the Great Depression era.
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