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Squatter camp, outskirts of Bakersfield, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Squatter camp, outskirts of Bakersfield, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Squatter camp. Outskirts of Bakersfield, California. Note number of auto trailers and trailer being constructed on left
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This evocative photograph, titled "Squatter camp. Outskirts of Bakersfield, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, specifically the displacement and hardships faced by countless Americans during this tumultuous time. The photograph depicts a makeshift camp on the outskirts of Bakersfield, California, where families and individuals, displaced from their homes and livelihoods, had resorted to living in auto trailers and constructing makeshift shelters. The image is particularly noteworthy for the numerous automobile trailers and the one being constructed on the left, which underscores the nomadic nature of the people in this community. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Great Depression. Lange's hauntingly beautiful and powerful images brought attention to the plight of the displaced and helped to galvanize public support for government assistance programs. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in American history, when countless families were forced to leave their homes and communities in search of work and sustenance. The image also speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, as the people in this camp came together to create a community in the face of adversity. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the human condition, and serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship.
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