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Lange, Dorothea
(1895-1965)Abandoned church in cutover area, Boundary County, Idaho

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Abandoned Church in Cutover Area, Boundary County, Idaho. 1939. Gelatin silver print, printed 1940s. 20,7 x 25,5 cm. With typewritten title, location, and date; FSA copyright stamp and Culver Pictures, Inc. reproduction stamp on the verso, along with annotations in ballpoint pen and pencil.

This photograph by Dorothea Lange features a solitary, weathered church set against a backdrop of cleared forestland, approximately two miles south of the Canadian border. The image highlights the desolation following extensive logging activities, reflecting the economic and environmental challenges of the era. Lange’s work with the Farm Security Administration aimed to document rural hardships during the Great Depression, and this photograph serves as a poignant testament to the impact of industrial practices on both communities and landscapes. – One of the stamps on the verso is faintly visible through the print. Corners are bumped, with some scuff marks, handling creases, and creases in the upper and lower right corners, otherwise in good condition.