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Tractors cultivating cotton, Aldridge Plantation, near Leland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tractors cultivating cotton, Aldridge Plantation, near Leland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tractors cultivating cotton. Twenty-two tractors have replaced 130 tenant families on the Aldridge Plantation, near Leland, Mississippi
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This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in American agricultural history - the mechanization of farming during the Great Depression. In 1937, Dorothea Lange documented the transformation taking place on the Aldridge Plantation near Leland, Mississippi. Gone were the days of manual labor by tenant families; instead, twenty-two tractors now worked the cotton fields that once required 130 people to cultivate.
The stark contrast between past and present is evident in this photograph. The rows of tractors symbolize progress and industrialization, while also highlighting the economic hardships faced by many during this era. Lange's lens captured not just machines at work, but also a shift in farming methods that would forever change rural life in America.
As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded of the resilience and adaptability of those who lived through such challenging times. The legacy of Dorothea Lange's work lives on as a testament to both human struggle and ingenuity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how technology has shaped our world, for better or for worse.
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