Florence Owens Thompson
Agricultural workers
Florence Owens Thompson was an American woman who was the subject of Dorothea Lange's photograph Migrant Mother, considered an iconic image of the Great Depression. The Library of Congress titled the image: "Destitute pea pickers in California.... Wikipedia
Born: September 1, 1903, Indian Territory
Died: September 16, 1983 (age 80 years), Scotts Valley, California
Children: 10 (6 by Owens, 4 by Hill)
Spouse: George B. Thompson (m. 1952–1974) and Cleo Owens (m. 1921–1931)
Parents: Jackson Christie and Mary Jane Cobb
Known for: Dorothea Lange's photograph
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This guide discusses photographer Dorothea Lange's work, provides other views of Florence Owens Thompson (the Migrant Mother), and lists additional resources.
Jul 17, 2020 · 233 likes, 37 comments - gail_oneill on July 17, 2020: "Florence Owens Thompson (September 1, 1903 – September 16, 1983) was the subject of ...
Florence Owens Thompson (1903-1983) was the subject of the iconic Great Depression-era photograph, "The Migrant. Mother," by Farm Security Administration ...