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Date Original
1937
Description
This is a black and white photograph of a refugee camp for African American flood victims in Forrest City, St. Francis County.
Biographical/Historical Note
The 1927 Flood was the most destructive flood in Arkansas's history. It affected 36 of Arkansas's 75 counties, including St. Francis County. During the crisis, African Americans were required to have a pass in order to enter or leave Red Cross refugee camps and were expected to provide free labor on the levees.
Physical Description
Photograph, 9" x 11.5"
Subjects
Refugee camps; Disaster relief; Refugees
Geographical Area
Forrest City, St. Francis County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
G3440
Resource Type
Image
Collection
General photo file
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Forrest City Camp for African American Flood Refugees, General photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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