ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. Flood refugees at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas

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ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. Flood refugees at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas

ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937.
Flood refugees at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas, after the Ohio River flood. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

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1937 Arkansas Black Camp Edwin Family February Flood Forrest City Great Depression Locke New Deal Ohio River Poverty Red Cross Refugee Tent Southeast Unidentified

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ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. A poignant snapshot of resilience and struggle during the devastating Ohio River flood in Forrest City, Arkansas. This powerful photograph by Edwin Locke captures the heart-wrenching reality faced by flood refugees seeking shelter at a camp in February 1937. In this image, we see a diverse group of men, women, and children who have been displaced from their homes due to the catastrophic flooding. Their faces reflect both exhaustion and determination as they gather outside their tents within the camp. The hardships endured during this time are evident on their weathered expressions. The Great Depression had already plunged America into economic turmoil, exacerbating the challenges faced by these individuals. However, amidst adversity emerges strength - families band together to support one another through these trying times. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even in the face of overwhelming hardship. It also highlights how communities came together during such crises with organizations like the Red Cross providing aid and assistance. As we gaze upon this historical print today, let us remember those who suffered but never lost hope; let us honor their resilience and acknowledge that unity can help overcome even nature's most destructive forces.

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