Great Depression in Arkansas lesson plan supplemental materials

The following content is intended to act as supplemental materials for the Arkansas State Archives' Great Depression in Arkansas lesson plan.

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Arkansas rural rehabilitation news

Report titled "Arkansas Rural Rehabilitation News; Some Things Worth Knowing About Our Folks." The report highlights different relief projects around the state during the Great Depression.
Arkansas Gazette article, "Sad Conditions in Rural Districts"

This is an Arkansas Gazette newspaper article outlining the drought conditions in the state during the winter of 1931. The article focuses on the plight of rural Arkansans.
Crowd threatens and receives food, January 4th, 1931

This is a newspaper article that appeared in the January 4th, 1931, issue of the Arkansas Gazette, relating events that transpired in England, Arkansas, where three hundred farmers gathered to demand supplies with which to feed their starving families.
Relief operations in drought area map

This printed map shows the relief operations by the American Red Cross in drought areas around the country. The map was published in The Red Cross Courier.
Letter from Mrs. W. T. Gammel to Governor Parnell, 1931

Mrs. W. T. Gammel

This is a two-page letter from Mrs. W. T. Gammel of El Dorado to Governor Parnell in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 12th, 1931, informing him of the destitute conditions in which her family is living, and appealing to him for aid.
Letter from Governor Harvey Parnell to George Welch

Harvey Parnell

Typed reply from Governor Harvey Parnell to George Welch in response to a letter written by Welch asking for assistance in finding employment. Parnell suggests Welch apply to the Red Cross for assistance.
Letter from George Welch to Governor Harvey Parnell

George Welch

Handwritten letter from George Welch in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Governor Harvey Parnell, requesting assistance in finding work in order to support his family.
Letter from Governor Harvey Parnell to John Buxton

This is a typed letter from Governor Harvey Parnell in reply to a telegram from John Buxton. The letter states that every effort is being made to supply drought relief and that the Red Cross will soon have funds for disbursement.
Western Union telegram to Governor Harvey Parnell

John Buxton, M. P. Smith, and R. A. Pritchett

This is a Western Union telegram sent to Governor Harvey Parnell from John Buxton, M.P. Smith, and R.A. Pritchett, advising the Governor that the drought situation in their area has grown dire.