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SHARECROPPER, 1939.
A wife of a sharecropper standing in the kitchen doorway of her log house in North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Apron Black Doorway Dorothea Farm Farmhouse Great Depression July Lange Log Cabin New Deal North Carolina Poverty Rural Sharecropper Wife Wooden Southeast
SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Resilience of African American Women during the Great Depression
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. This photograph captures a poignant moment in history. In July 1939, Dorothea Lange immortalized the wife of a sharecropper standing in the doorway of her humble log house in rural North Carolina. The woman, adorned in an apron, stands tall with strength and determination etched on her face. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by African Americans during this era marked by poverty and economic turmoil. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative, which aimed to alleviate suffering caused by the Great Depression, sharecroppers like this woman were given opportunities for employment on farms but often lived under dire circumstances. Despite these challenges, this photograph also reveals resilience and dignity. The worn wooden exterior of their farmhouse symbolizes years of struggle endured by countless families across the Southeast region. Yet within those walls lies unwavering hope for a better future. Dorothea Lange's lens beautifully captures both vulnerability and strength within this single frame - an embodiment of countless untold stories from that time period. This print is not just an artistic masterpiece; it is a testament to human perseverance against all odds. As we reflect upon our shared history through images like these, let us honor those who came before us – individuals like Mrs. Sharecropper – whose fortitude paved the way for progress amidst
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