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San Fernando federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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San Fernando federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
San Fernando federal subsistence homesteads. Forty homes, all occupied, each with nearly an acre of ground. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "San Fernando federal subsistence homesteads, California, 1936," captures the resilient spirit of the American people during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image showcases forty homes nestled in the arid landscape of San Fernando, California. Each home, occupied and boasting nearly an acre of ground, was part of a federal program designed to provide subsistence farming opportunities for those in need. The Congressional Library, where this nitrate negative is housed, offers a glimpse into the economic hardships of the 1930s. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, implemented this resettlement program to alleviate poverty and provide a means for self-sufficiency. Lange, a photographer for the FSA, documented the lives of those affected by the Great Depression, and her work remains a poignant testament to the human condition. This photograph, taken during the height of the Depression, conveys a sense of community and determination. The simple, modest houses stand proudly against the backdrop of the barren land, a symbol of hope amidst adversity. The people, unseen in this image, are the true heroes, working the land and striving for a better future. Dorothea Lange's photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of government assistance during times of economic hardship and the indomitable human spirit that refuses to be broken. This image, part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable piece of American heritage and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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