1936 Drought Refugee by Dorothea Lange

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1936 drought refugee from Polk, Missouri. Awaiting the opening of orange picking season at Porterville, CaliforniaThe photograph “1936 Drought Refugee” is a powerful work by the renowned American documentary photographer, Dorothea Lange. Captured during the height of the Great Depression, the image portrays a 1936 drought refugee from Polk, Missouri awaiting the opening of orange picking season at Porterville, California. The photo series clearly depicts the harsh reality faced by displaced farmers and their families. Lange’s ability to connect on a personal level with her subjects, despite the challenging conditions, resulted in images that were both intimate and impactful. The photograph was taken while Lange was working for the Resettlement Administration, an agency established by President Roosevelt to provide relief for those displaced by the Depression4. Born in 1895 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Lange had a profound influence on documentary and journalistic photography. Her portraits humanized the consequences of the Great Depression and brought the plight of the rural poor to the public’s attention. Despite contracting polio at age seven, which left her with a weakened right leg and a permanent limp, Lange’s determination led her to become a prominent figure in the field of photography. Her work, including “1936 Drought Refugee,” remains a testament to her skill and compassion, offering a poignant glimpse into a pivotal period in American history.

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