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Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Delta cooperative farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Delta cooperative farm. Hillhouse, Mississippi
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This photograph, titled "Delta Cooperative Farm, Hillhouse, Mississippi" by Dorothea Lange, captures a poignant moment in American agricultural history during the Great Depression era of the 1930s. The image portrays a group of African American farmworkers, dressed in simple work clothes, laboring in a cotton field under the watchful gaze of a farmhand wearing a hat and checking the progress of the furrows. The scene is set in the rural countryside of Hillhouse, Mississippi, where the Delta Cooperative Farm was established as part of the New Deal's Farm Security Administration (FSA) program. The cooperative farm aimed to provide economic relief and stability to struggling farmers and their families by pooling their resources and working together to cultivate and harvest crops. The use of modern farm machinery, such as the Farmall tractor visible in the background, was a significant improvement from the traditional methods used by individual farmers, allowing for more efficient farming practices. The photograph captures the sense of community and solidarity among the farmworkers, as they work together to till the soil and plant the crops that would sustain them and their families. The simple clothing and apparel worn by the workers reflect the modest means of the time, while the industrial machinery and modern farming methods hint at the changing agricultural landscape of the 20th century. This powerful image by Dorothea Lange offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of American farmers during a time of great economic hardship. The photograph is a testament to the importance of cooperation and community in the face of adversity and serves as an enduring symbol of the human spirit.
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