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Farm Security Administration (FSA) rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm Security Administration (FSA) rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration (FSA) rural rehabilitation client. Tulare County, California
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, captures the resilient spirit of a rural rehabilitation client in Tulare County, California during the Great Depression. The man, dressed in worn bib overalls and work shirt, stands before a makeshift fence and a simple farm building, surrounded by pigs and fruit trees. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by farmers during this period, as they struggled to make ends meet amidst the challenges of the Depression and the Dust Bowl. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the economic crisis. The FSA's rural rehabilitation program aimed to help farmers and their families become self-sufficient through various means, including education, employment, and infrastructure improvements. The photograph is a powerful example of the human spirit's ability to adapt and endure in the face of adversity. The man's determined gaze and the strength in his posture convey a sense of hope and determination, despite the difficult circumstances. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of the United States and the importance of supporting rural communities. The photograph is a nitrate negative, which was a common format for documentary photography during the 1930s. It is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, and a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work in capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in American history.
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