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Equipment[edit]

Does anyone know which cameras she used?

It is believed that Lange's first camera was a single-lens reflex Graflex. It was given to her by Arnold Genthe and was the first camera she had ever used. She would go on to use the camera given to her by Genthe throughout her studio career. ^[1] Jnilaf89 (talk) 06:43, 10 December 2015 (UTC) Jnilaf89[reply]

Is that a typo? Do you mean a Graflex?JamesMcArdle 00:42, 20 May 2016 (UTC)

^ Gordon, Linda. Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits. Norton. p. 34.

worked with/for Arnold Genthe?[edit]

I've read some several sites that Lange worked either with or for Arnold Genthe. One report says that she worked in his San Francisco portrait studio, and he taught her how to take photographs. If this is correct, it contradicts the statement that she started her career in New York. Can anyone comment? Thanks. --ChrisRuvolo 01:39, 3 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I have a comment. I heard that first worked as a darkroom assistant and receptionist to Arnold, and THEN she opened HER OWN portrait studio in San Francisco. Hope that helps

On Langes 'migrant mother' you can just make out a thumb on the lower right side of the print. this was clearly visible in earlier prints, but was later retouched by lange.

Yes, according to A Life Beyond Limits by Linda Gordon Lange approached Genthe about working for him and she then went on to be his youngest employee. She made an impression on him so he took it upon himself to educate her. Genthe was originally from San Franisco but he moved to NY and opened a studio somewhere between 1911 and 1913. Jnilaf89 (talk) 06:37, 10 December 2015 (UTC)Jnlif89 ^[1][reply]

^ Gordon, Linda. A Life Beyond Limits. Norton.

Magnum Photos[edit]

This article states that, "In 1947 Lange was part of the group that founded the photo agency Magnum . . ." I've never seen this statement before, it is not contained on the Wiki article on Magnum, and the official Magnum site does not credit Lange with co-founding the group -- or even list her name as ever being a member. As such, I am removing this statement and would ask for documentation before reinstatement. SteveHopson 23:00, 8 August 2006 (UTC) whatever.... she is the best photographer ever... i mean migrant work wouldnt have been noticed, well, it prolly would have but she showed everyone earlier.![reply]

Social Realist[edit]

I think it is important that we mention the fact that she was a Social Realist. That only serves her right for her great work depicting working class issues76.175.194.253 (talk) 18:00, 9 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Working link for Dunn Article[edit]

Hello, The link to the Dunn article leads to a "server not found" message. http://web.archive.org/web/20020602103656/http://www.newtimes-slo.com/archives/cov_stories_2002/cov_01172002.html leads to a copy of the article, as of 3/5/08. I'm new at this, and don't know how to make that change myself...thanks to anyone who can make it for me! Joja1234 (talk) 07:11, 6 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Library of Congress images[edit]

I notice memory.loc.gov has lots and lots of public domain Dorothea Lange images, some well known, and some great less well known stuff. Do a search at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/fsaquery.html . I've uploaded a couple more to Commons, but perhaps some others might be interested spending some time putting more there. -- Infrogmation (talk) 23:27, 26 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Polio[edit]

In the third sentence of "Biography," I suggest deleting the phrase "before treatment was available." There is still no treatment that "cures" the effects of polio, although vaccines have almost eliminated its occurrence. Those who do contract the disease may be treated to alleviate pain or discomfort, but they must essentially just wait and see what the extent of their permanent nerve damage is after the infection runs its course. Effects like Lange's are still a likely outcome if acute, paralytic polio is contracted.

I believe Lange has credited the aftereffects of her polio with helping her gain the trust of her subjects. If anyone has access to "The Making of a Documentary Photographer," an oral history interview conducted in 1960 and 1961 by Suzanne Riess (Berkeley, Calif.: Regional Oral History Office, Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 1968), he/she might be able to confirm Lange's statement: "When I was working . . . with people who were strangers to me, being disabled gave me an immense advantage. People are kinder to you. . . . It puts you on a different level than if you go into a situation whole and intact."TomWhippet (talk) 21:50, 21 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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i like his channel. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.73.76.35 (talk) 17:05, 27 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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For my History on the Web class I am going to make some edits to the Dorothea Lange page. I began by adding some content to Lange's early life and provide more detail to specific time points in her life. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jnilaf89 (talk • contribs) 05:46, 9 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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[1] Gordon, Linda. Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits. Norton. p. 34.

[2] Gordon, Linda. A Life Beyond Limits. Norton.

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