ARKANSAS: FLOOD CAMP, 1937. A family moving into a camp for white flood refugees at Forrest City

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ARKANSAS: FLOOD CAMP, 1937. A family moving into a camp for white flood refugees at Forrest City

ARKANSAS: FLOOD CAMP, 1937.
A family moving into a camp for white flood refugees at Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans, February 1937

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1937 Arkansas Camp Evan Evans Family February Flood Forrest City Moving Refugee Relief Supplies Tent Truck Walker White Southeast

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ARKANSAS: FLOOD CAMP, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Lives of White Flood Refugees". This photograph captured by Walker Evans in February 1937 takes us back to a tumultuous time in American history. The image portrays a family moving into a camp specifically established for white flood refugees at Forrest City, Arkansas. In this poignant snapshot, we witness the resilience and determination etched on their faces as they navigate through adversity. Men can be seen unloading supplies from a truck while women organize their new living space inside a tent. Their clothing suggests that they have left behind everything familiar to them due to the devastating floods that ravaged the region. Evans' lens offers us an intimate glimpse into the lives of these displaced individuals during early relief efforts. It serves as a reminder of both human vulnerability and strength in times of crisis. The setting itself is evocative; it captures not only the physical displacement but also represents hope amidst despair. The makeshift camp becomes a temporary sanctuary where families come together, supporting one another through shared experiences and uncertainty about what lies ahead. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time, let us acknowledge those who endured such hardships with courage and perseverance. This photograph reminds us of our collective responsibility to provide support and empathy during times of crisis – lessons still relevant today.

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