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Depression refugee family from Tulsa, Oklahoma, arrived in California June 1936, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Depression refugee family from Tulsa, Oklahoma, arrived in California June 1936, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Depression refugee family from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Arrived in California June 1936. Mother and three half-grown children; no father. "Anybody as wants to work can get by. But if a person loses their faith in the soil like so many of them back there in Oklahoma, then there ain't no hope for them. We're making it all right here, all but for the schooling, cause that boy of mine, he wants to go to the University"
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This poignant photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, portrays a Depression-era refugee family from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who had recently arrived in California. The image depicts a resilient mother and her three young children, who are making ends meet in their new surroundings. The father is absent, and the family's belongings are piled haphazardly in the background, signifying their upheaval and displacement. The scene is set against the backdrop of an automobile, symbolizing the promise of mobility and progress, yet also highlighting the stark contrast between the family's circumstances and the prosperity that the vehicle represents. The mother, her face etched with worry and determination, holds onto the hope that her children will receive an education and forge a better future. The Great Depression had left countless families in the Dust Bowl region of the United States destitute and desperate, forcing them to abandon their homes and embark on a perilous journey in search of work and sustenance. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency of the U.S. government, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the plight of these displaced persons, resulting in her iconic and evocative imagery. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure adversity and the importance of education and opportunity in creating a more equitable society. It also serves as a testament to the power of art to capture and preserve the stories of those who have been displaced and marginalized.
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