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Selling Easter edition of the "War Cry", Salvation army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Selling Easter edition of the "War Cry", Salvation army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Meeting closes with adjutant Nock selling Easter edition of the " War Cry." Salvation army, San Francisco, California
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This photograph, taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, captures a poignant moment during the Great Depression in San Francisco, California. The image showcases an adjutant named Nock selling the Easter edition of "War Cry" a publication by the Salvation Army. In this snapshot of history, Lange skillfully portrays the convergence of faith and charity amidst economic hardship. As viewers gaze upon this still image, they are transported to a time when people sought solace and hope through religious beliefs during one of America's most challenging periods. The composition is strikingly simple yet evocative. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes both the determination on Nock's face as he sells magazines and the somber expressions on those who surround him. Each person represents a different facet of society affected by poverty – their faces reflecting resilience, desperation, or perhaps even newfound faith. Lange's mastery lies not only in capturing these individual emotions but also in highlighting broader themes such as indoctrination, conversion, and proselytizing within religion. Through her lens, she invites us to contemplate how belief systems can provide comfort or serve as tools for social change during times of crisis. As we examine this powerful piece from Heritage Images' collection at Library of Congress' Congressional Library archives today, it serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity there is room for compassion and spiritual connection – values that continue to resonate with us regardless of time or place.
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