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ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. A street of tents at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas
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ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937. A street of tents at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas
ARKANSAS: REFUGEES, 1937.
A street of tents at the camp at Forrest City, Arkansas, after the Ohio River flood. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937
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Media ID 13217037
1937 Arkansas Camp Edwin February Flood Forrest City Great Depression Locke New Deal Ohio River Poverty Red Cross Refugee Tent Southeast
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ARKANSAS - REFUGEES, 1937. A Glimpse into the Lives of Those Affected by the Ohio River Flood
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. This powerful photograph captures a street lined with tents at the refugee camp in Forrest City, Arkansas, during the devastating flood of 1937. Taken by photographer Edwin Locke in February that year, this image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those affected by natural disasters during one of America's darkest periods - The Great Depression. The scene is filled with an air of resilience as families huddle together amidst their makeshift homes. Tattered clothes hang on lines strung between tents while children play barefooted on muddy paths. The exterior may be humble, but it cannot hide the strength and determination etched on each face. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness both despair and hope coexisting side by side. Despite their dire circumstances, these refugees find solace within their community as they rely on each other for support and survival. The presence of Red Cross volunteers further emphasizes how organizations rallied to provide aid to those most affected by poverty and displacement caused by natural calamities like floods. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of human suffering but also of humanity's capacity for compassion and assistance during times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured through Edwin Locke's lens, let us remember that even amidst adversity, there is always room for unity and resilience to prevail against all odds.
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