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Recreational facilities for the children, Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Recreational facilities for the children, Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Recreational facilities for the children, Kern migrant camp, California
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This photograph, titled "Recreational facilities for the children, Kern migrant camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image portrays a group of children playing and laughing at a makeshift playground within the Kern migrant camp in California. The camp was established to provide temporary shelter for displaced families who had been forced to leave their homes due to agricultural unemployment and economic hardships. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by displaced families during this period, as well as the importance of community and recreation in providing moments of joy and normalcy amidst adversity. The image has been preserved in the Library of Congress, a national library and cultural institution that houses a vast collection of American heritage and creative works. The photograph is also a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work, which continues to inspire and inform contemporary photography and social documentation. The photograph was taken using a nitrate negative, a type of photographic film that was commonly used in the 20th century for its high contrast and fine grain. The image has been reproduced and distributed by Heritage Images, a leading provider of historical and cultural images for educational, research, and commercial purposes.
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