Florence Owens Thompson
Farm worker, subject of Dorothea Lange's photo 'Migrant Mother' (1903–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Florence Owens Thompson (born Florence Leona Christie; September 1, 1903 – September 16, 1983) was an American woman who was the subject of Dorothea Lange's photograph Migrant Mother (1936), considered an iconic image of the Great Depression. The Library of Congress titled the image: "Destitute pea pickers in California. Mother of seven children. Age thirty-two. Nipomo, California."[1]
"Florence Thompson" redirects here. For the Manitoba librarian, see Florence Davy Thompson.
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Born | Florence Leona Christie (1903-09-01)September 1, 1903 Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) |
Died | September 16, 1983(1983-09-16) (aged 80) |
Resting place | Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, California |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Agricultural laborer |
Known for | Dorothea Lange's photograph |
Spouse(s) | Cleo Owens (1921–1931; his death)
George B. Thompson (1952–1974) |
Partner | Jim Hill (1933–1983) |
Children | 10 (6 by Owens, 4 by Hill) |
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