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Dorothea Lange: Farm Security Administration photographs, 1935-1939 : from the Library of Congress

Dorothea Lange's Farm Security Administration photographs, spanning 1935 to 1939, are presented in this book. The images, curated from the extensive collection held by the Library of Congress, document the lives of American farmers during the Great Depression. The photographs offer a poignant and historical perspective on the era's social and economic challenges. more

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Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange

Dorothea Lange, born on May 26, 1895, and died on October 11, 1965, was a prominent American photographer. She is widely recognized for her photographs that documented the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era, which have become enduring symbols of the 20th century. more

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