ARKANSAS: FLOOD, 1937. A family aboard their homemade ark in Marianna, Arkansas

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ARKANSAS: FLOOD, 1937. A family aboard their homemade ark in Marianna, Arkansas

ARKANSAS: FLOOD, 1937.
A family aboard their homemade ark in Marianna, Arkansas, during the flooding of the Ohio River. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

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1937 Arkansas Boat Christianity Edwin Family February Fleeing Flood Flooding Locke Ohio River Rural Wagon Marianna Southeast

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. This black-and-white photograph captures the harrowing reality faced by an Arkansas family during the devastating flood of 1937. In Marianna, a small rural town nestled along the Ohio River, Edwin Locke's lens immortalizes their extraordinary escape aboard a homemade ark. As floodwaters engulfed their community, this courageous family took matters into their own hands. Constructing a sturdy vessel resembling Noah's Ark from available materials, they sought refuge from the rising tides that threatened to wash away everything they held dear. In this poignant image frozen in time, we witness their determination etched on each face. The father stands tall at the helm, guiding his loved ones through treacherous waters with unwavering faith and strength. Beside him stands his wife; her eyes reflect both fear and hope as she clutches onto her young daughter tightly. The girl herself embodies innocence amidst chaos - her wide-eyed wonderment contrasting starkly against the backdrop of destruction surrounding them. This powerful testament to human resilience serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, love and unity can help us weather any storm. Edwin Locke's skillful composition transports us back to February 1937 when nature unleashed its fury upon this corner of America. Through this photograph, we bear witness to not only one family's plight but also an entire region grappling with loss and

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