1937 Woman and Child Refugee in Sikeston Schoolhouse

A vintage image from January 1937 shows a woman and child taking refuge in a schoolhouse in Sikeston, Missouri, due to significant flooding. The flooding in the Midwest affected many communities, prompting shelters to open for displaced families. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection which focuses on the effects of natural disasters.

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