Tent City Garbage Disposal April 1937 Shawneetown Illinois

Tent City in Shawneetown, Illinois, illustrates the struggles faced by displaced individuals in April 1937 after severe flooding. This image shows the disposal of garbage and dirty dishes, reflecting the dire living conditions. The Federal Surplus Relief Administration documented such communities to highlight the effects of natural disasters on American life.

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