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CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
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CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
CHILDREN, 1940.
Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940
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1940 Bench Children Dress Gold Gold Miner Great Depression June New Deal New Mexico Poverty Russell Shoe Shoes Southwest Summer Window Young
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This photograph, titled "CHILDREN, 1940" transports us back to a bygone era in Mogollon, New Mexico. The image captures a group of children sitting on a store window sill, their youthful innocence contrasting with the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Taken by photographer Russell Lee in June 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the lives of gold miners' children. Their worn-out clothes and tattered shoes speak volumes about the poverty that plagued many families at that time. Despite their circumstances, these young boys and girls exude resilience and curiosity. A boy perched on an old bench gazes directly at the camera while wearing a hat that seems too big for his head. Beside him sits a girl dressed in her Sunday best, her eyes filled with hope despite her surroundings. The mid-summer sunlight streaming through the window highlights their features and adds depth to this powerful composition. It serves as a reminder of how photography can capture not only moments frozen in time but also evoke emotions from viewers decades later. "CHILDREN, 1940" is more than just an image; it represents an entire generation's struggle during one of America's most challenging periods. As we gaze upon these resilient faces etched forever onto photographic paper, we are reminded of both our shared history and our collective responsibility to create brighter futures for all children.
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