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Grandmother of twenty-two children living in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Grandmother of twenty-two children living in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grandmother of twenty-two children living in Kern County migrant camp. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Grandmother of Twenty-Two Children Living in Kern County Migrant Camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image poignantly captures the reality of displaced families, specifically those of migrant farm workers, who were forced to live in makeshift camps like this one in Kern County, California. The elderly woman in the photograph, dressed in a worn denim dress and apron, cradles her grandchildren in a loving embrace. The children, clad in bib overalls and dungarees, huddle around her, their faces etched with the signs of hardship and resilience. The scene is set against the backdrop of a barren landscape, with tents and makeshift shelters in the distance. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the plight of the displaced and impoverished during this period. Her images, including this one, are a testament to the harsh realities of forced migration and the human spirit's ability to endure in the face of adversity. The photograph is a powerful reminder of a critical moment in American history and a poignant commentary on the concept of family, community, and the importance of providing for one's loved ones. The image is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress and is a significant piece of heritage art that continues to resonate with audiences today. Lange's work, including this photograph, has been celebrated for its ability to capture the human condition and the enduring spirit of the American people.
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