Dining in Tent City Illinois April 1937

In April 1937, individuals dined in a large tent at Tent City near Shawneetown, Illinois. The image shows residents displaced by severe flooding in Gallatin County. They gathered around long wooden tables, sharing meals in a communal setting. This photograph is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting significant historical moments during the Great Depression.

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