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FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937.
People wearing identification tags after registering at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937
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1937 Arkansas Black Camp Children Edwin February Flood Food Forrest City Great Depression Hungry Line Locke Refugee Relief Waiting Southeast Unidentified
FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937 - A Glimpse into the Lives of Displaced Souls
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. This print takes us back to the year 1937, during one of America's darkest periods - the Great Depression. In Forrest City, Arkansas, a flood refugee camp became a temporary refuge for those who had lost everything in the devastating floods that ravaged their homes and livelihoods. The image showcases a diverse group of people wearing identification tags after registering at the camp. Among them are African Americans, men and women alike, alongside children who bear witness to this challenging time in history. The photographer behind this powerful snapshot is Edwin Locke, whose lens captured not only their physical appearance but also their resilience and determination. As we observe these individuals patiently waiting in line outside an exterior building within the camp grounds, it becomes evident that hunger and desperation have marked their faces. Yet amidst adversity, there is unity as they stand together seeking relief from organizations like FSA (Farm Security Administration). This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how communities come together during times of crisis. It sheds light on both the hardships endured by flood victims and the compassionate efforts made to provide food and shelter for those left with nothing. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this historical moment through its collection - allowing us to reflect upon our past struggles while appreciating our present stability. Let us remember these brave souls who weathered storms both natural and economic; may their stories continue to inspire compassion and resilience in generations to
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