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View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in California during the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lived experiences of migrant families during the Great Depression, a time of widespread economic hardship and forced displacement. The photograph depicts an outdoor clubroom in a migrant camp, where makeshift structures provide shelter from the harsh sun. The room is filled with people, some engaged in laundry or sewing, while others sit and rest. The scene exudes a sense of community and resilience, as people find ways to create a semblance of normalcy amidst the challenges of their circumstances. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's work for the FSA, which included over 16,000 photographs, is renowned for its humanizing portrayal of the struggles faced by ordinary Americans during this period. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the hardships faced by millions during the Great Depression. The outdoor clubroom, with its simple yet effective use of shade and seating, stands as a symbol of the community and solidarity that emerged from the most difficult of circumstances.
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