Mother and Children in Tent City after 1937 Flood

A mother and her children sit in Tent City near Shawneetown, Illinois, in April 1937, following the devastating flood of that year. This natural disaster dislocated countless families, prompting the creation of temporary encampments like Tent City to provide shelter. The flood significantly affected communities across Illinois, highlighting the resilience of those impacted.

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