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Rural rehabilitation client, San Fernando Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Rural rehabilitation client, San Fernando Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rural rehabilitation client. Chicken farmer making good on rural resettlement loan. He sells one case of eggs a day. Worked on a state emergency relief administration job previous to loan. San Fernando Valley, California
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California United States Of America Chicken Chickens Farmer Poultry Resettlement Rural Rehabilitation Administration United States Office Of War Information
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This evocative photograph, captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, depicts a determined rural rehabilitation client from the San Fernando Valley in California. The man, dressed in work clothes and holding a basket of fresh eggs, stands proudly amidst his chickens, having made good on his loan from the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Having previously worked on a state emergency relief administration job, he now sells one case of eggs a day, contributing to his family's livelihood and economic stability during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals during this challenging period in American history. Lange's masterful composition and use of natural light create a sense of intimacy and authenticity, inviting the viewer to connect with the subject and his rural way of life. The photograph is a testament to the FSA's efforts to provide assistance to farmers and rural communities during the Depression, and is an important document of the era's social and economic conditions. Taken during the 1930s, this photograph is a significant work in the oeuvre of Dorothea Lange, who is known for her evocative portraits of the human condition during this period. The image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, and is a valuable addition to the heritage of American photography and the visual record of the Great Depression.
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