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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people. No food and three gallons of gas in the tank. Father is trying to repair a tire. Three children. Father says, "It's tough, but life's tough anyway you take it"
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Family Between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936: A Snapshot of the Great Depression's Human Cost In this poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, we witness a moment of raw human resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The scene unfolds on the side of a desolate road between Dallas and Austin, Texas, where a family of five has stopped to repair their car. Their faces etch a tale of hardship and displacement, as they have left their home and connections in South Texas, hoping to find work in the cotton fields of the Arkansas Delta. The father, wearing bib overalls and a worn-out denim shirt, is attempting to fix a flat tire while his wife and three children look on with concern. The family's car, an AC model from the 1930s, is their only means of transportation, and their fuel tank holds only three gallons. With no food and penniless, they are among the countless displaced families during the Great Depression, forced to migrate from their homes in search of employment and a better future. The photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, captures the essence of the era's economic hardships and the human spirit's ability to endure. The family's clothing, consisting of simple bib overalls and dresses made of sturdy fabric, reflects the practicality and resourcefulness of the time. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced during this period and the indomitable human spirit that carried people through it.
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