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Possibly: Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas, ca. 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
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Possibly: Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas, ca. 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas]
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This photo print, captured by renowned photographer Walker Evans in the 1930s, depicts a possible flood refugee encampment at Forrest City, Arkansas. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by Americans during the Great Depression. Set against a backdrop of bad weather and flooded surroundings, this still image evokes a sense of despair and poverty that plagued rural areas across the country. The camp is composed of rustic tents scattered amidst an unforgiving landscape. Boxes and household goods are strewn about, serving as meager possessions for those seeking refuge from the devastating floods. A lone bucket stands as a symbol of resilience amid adversity. Evans' masterful composition captures not only the physical conditions but also conveys deeper themes of economic struggle and displacement. Through his lens, he documents the distribution of bread and corn to these destitute families – an act that highlights both their dire circumstances and government efforts to alleviate suffering. As part of his work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under the Office of War Information (OWI), Evans sought to shed light on regionalism in America's rural communities. This photograph serves as a testament to his commitment to documenting social issues through powerful imagery. Preserved within the archives at Library of Congress, this heritage art piece continues to resonate today as a reminder of our collective history marked by recession and hardship. It stands as an enduring testament to human resilience in times when hope seemed scarce - an indelible snapshot frozen in
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