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Roadside camp near Bakersfield, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Roadside camp near Bakersfield, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Roadside camp near Bakersfield, California. "Come to California." The worldly posessions of refugees from Texas dust, drought and depression
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This evocative photograph, titled "Roadside camp near Bakersfield, California. Come to California. The worldly possessions of refugees from Texas dust, drought and depression," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during the Great Depression, as they were forced to leave their homes in search of work and better living conditions. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the plight of these migrants with empathy and compassion. In this photograph, we see a makeshift bedroom set up by the side of the road, with a bed, bedclothes, and a few meager belongings. The scene is reminiscent of a trailer or a small dwelling, but the setting is far from ideal. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of these families, who were uprooted from their homes and communities due to economic hardships. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, and the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms and drought that affected the southern plains states. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of these economic and environmental crises. The image is a nitrate negative, which was a common photographic process used during the early to mid-20th century. It is now part of the Dorothea Lange Collection in the Library of Congress, and is a significant historical artifact that sheds light on a critical period in American history. The photograph was also used by the Office of War Information (OWI) during World War II to raise awareness about the importance of supporting the war effort and providing aid to those in need.
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