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SCHOOLCHILDREN, 1942. Third graders in an elementary school classroom for migrant workers
SCHOOLCHILDREN, 1942.
Third graders in an elementary school classroom for migrant workers, Weslaco, Texas. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, February 1942
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Media ID 13213677
1942 Arthur Camp Children Classroom Education Elementary School February Lesson Literacy Migrant Migrant Worker New Deal Poor Pupil Rothstein Rural Schoolboy Schoolgirl Southwest Texas Working Class Writing Young
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "SCHOOLCHILDREN, 1942" takes us back to a time when education was a beacon of hope for young minds. The image showcases third graders in an elementary school classroom specifically designed for the children of migrant workers in Weslaco, Texas. Taken by renowned photographer Arthur Rothstein in February 1942 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this snapshot captures the essence of early education amidst challenging circumstances. These boys and girls represent the working class youth who faced poverty and constant relocation due to their parents' occupation. The photo reveals an interior filled with eager faces engrossed in a lesson on literacy. A young boy attentively writes while a girl beside him listens intently, both determined to acquire knowledge despite their disadvantaged backgrounds. This poignant scene serves as a testament to the power of education as an equalizer. Rothstein's lens not only freezes this moment but also immortalizes these resilient pupils who were given an opportunity through President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. Their presence symbolizes hope for a brighter future where education can break cycles of poverty and provide opportunities previously unattainable. As we gaze upon this historical print from Granger Art on Demand, let us remember that every child deserves access to quality education regardless of their socio-economic status or background - just like these brave schoolchildren from 1942 America.
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