These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Working Class Oregon 

This photo depicts an unemployed lumber worker in 1939. His social security number is tattooed on his arm, identifying him as Thomas Cave. He and his wife found themselves out of work during the Great Depression. This picture was taken by the iconic portrait photographer Dorothea Lange.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.