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More than twenty-five years a bindle-stiff... Napa Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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More than twenty-five years a bindle-stiff... Napa Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Napa Valley, California. More than twenty-five years a bindle-stiff. Walks from the mines to the lumber camps to the farms. The type that formed the backbone of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in California before the war. Subject of Carleton Parker's "Studies on IWW"
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This powerful image captured by Dorothea Lange in Napa Valley, California in 1938 tells the story of a man who has spent more than twenty-five years as a bindle-stiff. He walks from the mines to the lumber camps to the farms, embodying the spirit of resilience and perseverance that characterized those who formed the backbone of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in California before the war.
The photograph captures this man from behind, his belongings bundled up on a stick over his shoulder. His back is turned towards us, symbolizing both his journey and his anonymity within society. The image speaks volumes about poverty, homelessness, and migration during the Great Depression era.
Dorothea Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration documented this period of American history with compassion and empathy. Her photographs have become iconic symbols of an era marked by economic hardship and social upheaval.
As we look at this photograph today, we are reminded of the struggles faced by so many during that time, but also inspired by their strength and determination to keep moving forward despite adversity. This image serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and resilience in times of crisis.
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