Arkansas Family Escapes Floodwaters in Boat 1937

In June to July 1937, a family of ten children from Northeast Arkansas navigates floodwaters in a boat. They lived in an area heavily impacted by flooding, a common occurrence for sharecropping families. This image illustrates the challenges faced by agricultural communities during this period. The photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection.

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