Flood Refugees in Texas June 1937 Migration for Work

Flood refugees near Memphis, Texas, travel with their belongings in June 1937 as they migrate to the lower Rio Grande Valley for cotton picking. These migrants from Arkansas experienced significant challenges brought on by natural disasters. Their journey illustrates the broader migration patterns of displaced families seeking work in the 1930s. This image also reflects the resilience of communities affected by severe flooding in Hall County, Texas.

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