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Note on industrialization of the South, Meridian, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Note on industrialization of the South, Meridian, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Note on industrialization of the South. Meridian, Mississippi
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Advert Advertisement Business Commerce Hoarding Industrialisation Invitation Mississippi United States Of America Sign South Southern Taxation United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Exemption Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
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This photograph, titled "Note on Industrialization of the South. Meridian, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image depicts a weathered sign hanging outside an office, bearing the faded text "Industrial Note: Lee Russell, Exemption Taxation, Finance, Commerce, Trade." The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by the South during this period. The sign's message speaks to the complex web of financial and industrial concerns that shaped the region during the 1930s. The words "Industrial Note" suggest a financial instrument used to raise capital for industrial projects, while "Exemption Taxation" indicates the possibility of tax breaks or exemptions for businesses. "Finance, Commerce, Trade" further underscores the economic interconnectedness of industries and markets. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the Great Depression, and the South was particularly hard-hit. The agricultural sector, which formed the backbone of the Southern economy, was devastated by droughts, low crop prices, and overproduction. The photograph's location in Meridian, Mississippi, underscores the widespread economic hardship that characterized the region during this period. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, capturing a moment in time when the United States was undergoing significant economic transformation. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, used her camera to capture the human cost of economic upheaval. This photograph, with its faded sign and somber atmosphere, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great adversity.
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