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Possibly: Fatherless migratory family camped behind gas station, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: Fatherless migratory family camped behind gas station, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Fatherless migratory family camped behind gas station. The mother is trying to support three boys by picking pears. Just arrived from Minnesota, she used to work in a restaurant there. Oldest boy, age ten, helped carry ladder from tree to tree Photograph made at end of day (temperature 106 degrees) when she returned from orchard. Yakima Valley, Washington]
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This powerful photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, portrays a possibly fatherless migratory family camped behind a gas station in Yakima Valley, Washington. The image depicts the harsh realities faced by this struggling family during the Great Depression. In the scorching heat of a 106-degree day, the mother returns from an exhausting day of picking pears in nearby orchards. She is determined to support her three young boys who rely on her strength and resilience. Having recently arrived from Minnesota, where she worked at a restaurant, she now finds herself navigating unfamiliar territory as a migrant worker. The eldest boy, aged ten, can be seen helping his mother carry a ladder from tree to tree earlier that day. This glimpse into their lives highlights not only the hardships they endure but also their strong bond as they work together to make ends meet. Lange's composition captures both the physical and emotional toll of poverty and migration during this tumultuous era in American history. The dilapidated car parked beside their makeshift camp serves as a symbol of their nomadic lifestyle while also representing hope for better days ahead. Through her lens, Lange sheds light on the plight of countless families affected by economic recession and regionalism. Her photograph stands as an enduring testament to human resilience amidst adversity and reminds us of our shared responsibility to address social inequalities even today.
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