FLOOD RELIEF, 1937. Food for flood refugees in Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans

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FLOOD RELIEF, 1937. Food for flood refugees in Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans

FLOOD RELIEF, 1937.
Food for flood refugees in Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1937

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1937 Arkansas Bread Evan Evans Flood Food Forrest Refugee Relief Supply Walker Cornbread Southeast

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This powerful photograph captures a moment of resilience and compassion during the devastating flood of 1937 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans, the image showcases the efforts made to provide food for flood refugees in their time of need. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see an exterior scene where people are gathered outside a relief supply area. The focus is on a long table covered with loaves of bread and cornbread, representing sustenance and hope amidst despair. The faces of those receiving aid reveal gratitude mixed with weariness from their ordeal. The photo serves as a poignant reminder of the immense challenges faced by communities affected by natural disasters. It also highlights the importance of collective action and support during times of crisis. Through his lens, Walker Evans not only documented history but also captured the human spirit's ability to rise above adversity. This particular print is part of Granger Art on Demand's collection, showcasing iconic images that have shaped American history. By preserving this visual record, we honor both the photographer's artistry and those who endured such hardships during one of America's most catastrophic floods.

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