Drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, following the crops of
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Drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, following the crops of
Drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, following the crops of California as migratory workers. The finest people in this world live in Texas but I just can t seem to accomplish nothin there. Two year drought, then a crop, then two years drought and so on. I got two brothers still trying to make it back there and there they re sitting, said the father. Date 1936 Aug. Drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, following the crops of California as migratory workers. The finest people in this world live in Texas but I just can t seem to accomplish nothin there. Two year drought, then a crop, then two years drought and so on. I got two brothers still trying to make it back there and there they re sitting, said the father. Date 1936 Aug
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In this poignant photograph taken in August 1936, a group of drought refugees from Abilene, Texas, are seen following the crops of California as migratory workers. The father at the center of the image, with a weary expression on his face, shares his frustration and determination with a reporter. "The finest people in this world live in Texas," he says, "but I just can't seem to accomplish nothin there. Two year drought, then a crop, then two years drought and so on. I got two brothers still trying to make it back there and there they're sitting." The Great Depression had hit Texas hard, with prolonged droughts decimating the crops and leaving many farmers and their families destitute. Desperate for work and food, these families, including the father and his brothers, were forced to leave their homes and travel to California in search of employment in the agricultural industry. The photograph captures the harsh realities of the Dust Bowl era, a time when millions of Americans were displaced from their homes and livelihoods due to natural disasters and economic hardships. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges they faced, the refugees remained hopeful, holding onto the belief that they would eventually be able to return home and rebuild their lives. The photograph is a poignant testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition and the unbreakable bond between family and community.
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