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FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937. Girls waiting in a food line at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City

FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937. Girls waiting in a food line at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City


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FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937. Girls waiting in a food line at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City

FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937.
Girls waiting in a food line at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans, February 1937

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1937 Arkansas Black Breadline Camp Children Evan Evans February Flood Food Forrest City Great Depression Hungry Line Poverty Refugee Relief Waiting Walker Southeast Unidentified


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This powerful photograph captures the harsh realities faced by flood refugees in 1937. The image shows a group of young girls patiently waiting in a food line at a flood refugee camp in Forrest City, Arkansas. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans in February of that year, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the lives of those affected by the devastating floods during the Great Depression. The expressions on these girls' faces tell stories of hunger and desperation. Their eyes reflect both resilience and vulnerability as they wait for their turn to receive sustenance amidst unimaginable poverty. The lines etched on their young faces speak volumes about the hardships they have endured. Evans's lens not only captures these individual experiences but also serves as an important historical document, shedding light on the plight of African American communities during this tumultuous time period. By focusing his camera on these unidentified individuals, he brings attention to their struggles and demands empathy from viewers. This photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's collection, reminding us that even though it may be uncomfortable to confront such images from our past, it is crucial to acknowledge them as reminders of our shared history and strive towards creating a more just society where no one has to experience such suffering again.

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