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Purchasing farm under Bankhead-Jones Act, near Stockton, California, November 17, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Purchasing farm under Bankhead-Jones Act, near Stockton, California, November 17, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Stockton, California. November 17, 1938. One of six successful applicants out of seventy-five. Purchasing farm under Bankhead Jones Act. "When a feller is in for himself, if he makes it, it's his. If he don't make it, it's his fault alone." (Tenant Purchase)
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange on November 17, 1938, near Stockton, California, captures the determination and hope of a farmer as he finalizes the purchase of a farm under the Bankhead-Jones Act. The Act, passed in 1935 as part of the New Deal legislation, aimed to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged farmers and rural residents, enabling them to purchase land and become independent farmers. The scene unfolds in the countryside, with the farmer standing proudly in front of a plough, surrounded by other farmhands and officials from the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The farmer, dressed in work clothes, exudes a sense of resolve as he signs the necessary documents, surrounded by the paraphernalia of his new profession. The other men in the photograph look on with a mix of anticipation and admiration. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by farmers during the Great Depression and the role of government programs in providing assistance and creating opportunities for those in need. The Bankhead-Jones Act represented a crucial step towards securing economic stability for rural communities and empowering individuals to take control of their own livelihoods. This powerful image, taken by Dorothea Lange, is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit and the importance of government programs in times of economic hardship.
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