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Storage cellar on Botner farm, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Storage cellar on Botner farm, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Storage cellar on Botner farm. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon
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Storage Cellar on Botner Farm - A Glimpse into the Resilience of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This photo print, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the heartland of Malheur County, Oregon. The image showcases a storage cellar nestled on the Botner farm in Nyssa Heights, serving as a poignant symbol of survival amidst economic hardship. As we peer into this rustic underground bunker, its weathered wooden doors stand as guardians against adversity. Lange's lens beautifully captures both the exterior entrance and the concept of resilience that defines rural life during these challenging times. During the Great Depression era, when recession gripped America tightly, families like those on Botner farm relied heavily on such storm shelters for their livelihoods. This still image serves as a powerful reminder of how communities banded together to weather storms—both literal and metaphorical. Lange's composition not only documents an important part of American heritage but also highlights her own dedication to capturing regionalism through photography. Through her lens, she immortalizes this humble structure while shedding light on the struggles faced by individuals across rural America. Stored within this photograph is not just timber and earth; it holds stories untold—the hopes and dreams preserved within its walls. It stands as a testament to human perseverance—a visual representation of how ordinary people found solace beneath their feet during extraordinary times. With every glance at this remarkable piece from Lange's collection housed in the Library of Congress' Congressional Library archives, we are transported back to an era defined by struggle yet marked by unwavering determination—an enduring legacy etched onto nitrate negatives for generations to come.
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