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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representatives Johnathan Silas and Rick Kennedy are checking this truckload of debris for non-vegetative material which is not allowed at this site.  The Corps has been mission assigned by FEMA to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Dump Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right center), MEMA Field Coordinator Tom Taylor(2nd from right), FEMA PA Specialist Randy Bishop(right), FEMA PA Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(3rd from left), FEMA PA Specialist Kenneth Langlinais, and FEMA PA Manager John Robuck(left) are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance (PA) "Applicant's Briefing". FEMA PA funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississipp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- This utility worker reviews damage from the April 24 tornado prior to restoration of services. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category F may reimburse a portion of restoration costs.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- This util...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Worker Assessing Damage in Yazoo Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- This utility worker reviews damag... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen speaks with members of the AmeriCorps River 5 Team after a hard day of dragging debris and chain sawing trees downed by the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officer with AmeriCorps Members at DRC Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FE... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- News media crews are set up at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at a local shopping center. Local media helps get information to the community about services for survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- News me...

The original database describes this as: Title: News Media Set Up at State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area in Yazoo C Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- News media crews ar... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- This utility service crew is repairing wiring and replacing poles damaged in the tornado of April 24.  FEMA Public Assistance funds may pay a portion of the restoration cost.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- This ut...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Service Restoration in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- This utility service crew is repairing... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialist John Garcia provides information to a tornado survivor. FEMA and State partners are here in response to the April 24 deadly storm.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Housing Worker at Disaster Center in Yazoo, MS Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/Sta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This Yazoo County storm survivor begins the difficult work of recovery after the devastating tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This Ya...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Tornado Survivor at Wrecked Building Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This Yazoo County storm survivor be... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, a voluntary charitable  organization provides information about their services to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Charitable Organization at Yazoo County Disaster Center Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/Sta... More

Twin sisters Winnie and Jimmie. Spinners in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Said thirteen years old, but see photo and label 2102. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

Twin sisters Winnie and Jimmie. Spinners in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mi...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2109. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representatives Rusty Standerfer and Jimmie Robinson complete paperwork required for each contractor truckload of debris to leave the pick up site and which must be turned in at the dump site.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Removal Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Enginee... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's Mississippi Alternative Housing Manager Rick Christian is here as the first "Mississippi Cottage" is being set up in Yazoo City for the new owner. This MEMA program provides quick affordable housing for storm survivors who were left homeless by the April 24 tornado and is innovative in that it is not a lease but ownership program. FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Cottage and MEMA Housing Manager in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County disaster staging area are FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(2nd from right) and Special Assistant to the FCO, Joe Girot (right) and Sid Melton (left), and FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel (center) and Diane Allen. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at Tornado Disaster Staging Ar Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  A local television crew's microwave tower and truck at the Yazoo County Disaster Recovery Center. Local media helps get information to the community about FEMA services for survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- A local ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local Television Crew's truck at Disaster Recovery Center in Yazoo City, Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- A local tele... More

Flooding - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 26, 2011  -  This is one of many homes flooded by the rising waters of the Mississippi River. FEMA provides assistance to eligible homeowners affected by disaster. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Flooding - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 26, 2011 - This is one of many ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Howard Greenblatt taken on 05/26/2011 in Mississippi Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 26, 2011 - This is one of man... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  The State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area is located at this shopping center. FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are here in response to the deadly tornado. of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- The St...

The original database describes this as: Title: State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at Shopping Center in MS Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- The State/FEMA Disaster S... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Joe Girot speaks with FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel and Diane Allen at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at this shopping center. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA D...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO and Public Information Officers in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At a local church, AmeriCorps members load water and other supplies for residents impacted by the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At a lo...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorps Volunteers Assist with Water Distribution for Tornado Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At a local church, ... More

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of Yazoo City, Mississippi

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of Yazoo City,...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(right) speaks with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter(left) as FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Bill McSwain and Congressional Affairs Specialist Patricia Nickleberry observe. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- A contractor debris truck moves off the scales past the US Army Corps of Engineers weigh in station and toward the dump area.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- A contrac...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers Weigh Station at Debris Dump Site Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- A contractor debris truck mo... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensive destruction throughout this neighborhood resulted from the deadly tornado of April 24 and residents are now attempting to retrieve possessions from the rubble.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damaged Home in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensive destruction throughout this neighborho... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Don Daniel  is providing an on-camera interview with a local television crew.  FEMA Public Information Officers make sure the media gets the most current correct information to help survivors of the April 24 tornado. .  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Pu...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO Media Interview at Recovery Center in Mississippi Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information O... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representative Rick Kennedy looks at the mound of debris which has grown this much in two days.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Dump Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA videographer Greig Powers films damage scenes from the deadly tornado of April 24. FEMA videographers create informative video products which illustrate how FEMA can help communities and individuals recover from disaster such as this.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA v...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Videographer at Disaster Scene in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA videographer Greig Powers f... More

Part of the force at Yazoo City Yarn Mills.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Part of the force at Yazoo City Yarn Mills. Location: Yazoo City, Mis...

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Rick's Memorial Library, Yazoo City, Mississippi

Rick's Memorial Library, Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Small Business Administration Representatives Jenny Stewart and Jack Medder are welcomed by Chamber President Henry Cote,  as the SBA Business Center opens in the Chamber building today for businesses impacted by the tornado of April 24.  SBA and FEMA are partners in disaster recovery.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Small Bus...

The original database describes this as: Title: SBA Opens Business Center in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Small Business Administration Representati... More

Bleak House, Yazoo City, Yazoo County, MS

Bleak House, Yazoo City, Yazoo County, MS

Survey number: HABS MS-139 Building/structure dates: 1850 Initial Construction

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- Utility services are being restored after tornado damage from the deadly April 24 storm. FEMA Public Assistance funds may pay a portion of restoration cost.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- Utility se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Restoration After Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- Utility services are being... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right) and FEMA Public Assistance Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(2nd from left), and FEMA Public Assistance Manager John Robuck are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance Applicant's Briefing. FEMA Public Assistance funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississipp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff from FEMA, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and the Corps of Engineers are meeting with county officials regarding debris removal. FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Public As...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Debris Meeting, Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This building was totally destroyed by the deadly tornado of April 24, 2010.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This bu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Scene from Deadly Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This building was tota... More

Negro hoeing cotton near Yazoo City, Mississippi

Negro hoeing cotton near Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representatives Rusty Standerfer, Jimmie Robinson, and Gary Lammers(Resident Engineer) monitor debris haulers for appropriate content and safety of contractor workers. FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers Oversee Debris Removal in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Qualit... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (right) speaks with FEMA Public Assistance Debris Specialist Ray White(left) and Mississippi Emergency Management Field Coordinator Tom Taylor. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) at Public Assistance (PA) Applicant's Briefing in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss.... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA contractors are setting up the first FEMA short term housing unit in Yazoo City in front of the home made unlivable by the April 24 tornado. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services can be a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA con...

The original database describes this as: Title: First FEMA Short Term Housing Unit Set up in Yazoo Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representative Rick Kennedy speaks with the contractor equipment operator as Corps Quality Assurance Representative Johnathan Silas observes.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Dump Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (left of center) and Yazoo City Mayor(right) are attending a Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing" which provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

The Supt. and the group of children under sixteen years starting work after noon, May 9, 1911.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

The Supt. and the group of children under sixteen years starting work ...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  A Red Cross worker is at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area located at this shopping center. FEMA and the Red Cross are here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- A Red ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Worker at FEMA/State Disaster Staging Area, MS Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- A Red Cross worker is at t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor Haley Barbour with storm survivor Eddie "Butch" Ketchum who lost his home in the April 24 tornado, meet the press before he receives the keys to his new home, a "Mississippi Cottage".  The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency "Cottage" program provides opportunity to purchase a permanent home rather than lease a temporary one.  FEMA and MEMA are partners in recovery efforts such as this.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Mars...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media Event for First "Mississippi Cottage" Placement in MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This building, as was most of those nearby, was totally destroyed by the deadly tornado of April 24, 2010.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This bu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Scene from Deadly Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- This building, as was ... More

Entire force at the Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Posed by the Supt. Note the proportion of youngsters, all workers.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Entire force at the Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Posed by the Supt. ...

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The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Unusual Confederate monument, unusual in that features not just the requisite rebel soldier but also a gallant woman supporter of the South's fight for independence and the preservation of white supremacy, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, which (perhaps ironically) is now (2017) a 70-percent African-American city

Unusual Confederate monument, unusual in that features not just the re...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

The Supt. and the group of children under sixteen years starting work after noon, May 9, 1911.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

The Supt. and the group of children under sixteen years starting work ...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel and Diane Allen speak with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at this shopping center. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA P...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officers with Yazoo City Mayor in MS Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informatio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Deputy Public Assistance Officer Dan Munger presents basic information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses caused by the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: Yazoo City Public Assistance Applicant Briefing in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Significant damage to this shopping center was caused by the severe storms and tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Signifi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage Clean-up from Deadly Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Significant damage to... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  At the Mississippi Emergency Management Operations Center FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Micheal Bolch conducts a planning session regarding FEMA's response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO Meeting at MEMA Emergency Operations Center Yazoo City, Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Mississippi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  Interior view of the first "Mississippi Cottage" being set up for the new owner in Yazoo City. This innovative MEMA housing purchase rather than lease program, assists recovery for survivors left homeless by the April 24 tornado.  FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside a "Mississippi Cottage" Housing Unit in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior view of the fi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Building debris from the April 24 tornado is at edge of road ready for pick up.  FEMA Public Assistance funds may reimburse up to 75 per cent of removal cost after FEMA application and eligibility determination. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Building d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Debris at Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Building debris from the April 24 tornado is at edge of ... More

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialists provide information about the" Mississippi Cottage" housing program for survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Ya...

The original database describes this as: Title: MEMA Housing Interviews at Yazoo Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Dis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At an existing park site, this FEMA Temporary Housing Unit is being prepared for occupancy by storm survivors left homeless in the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At an exi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At an existing park site, this FEMA Temp... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  A Mississippi Disaster Command Vehicle is at the The State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area located at this shopping center. FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- A Miss...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Emergency Command Vehicle at Disaster Staging Area Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- A Mississippi Disast... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The deadly near Level 4 tornado of April 24, 2010 completely destroyed this church.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The dea...

The original database describes this as: Title: Church Destroyed by Deadly Tornado in Mississippi Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The deadly near Level 4 tornado of... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen meets with a television crew at the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center. Local media helps get information to the community about FEMA services for survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officer with Media at Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information ... More

Twin sisters Winnie and Jimmie. Spinners in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Said thirteen years old, but see photo and label 2102.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Twin sisters Winnie and Jimmie. Spinners in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mi...

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"Ring around the rosy." Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were 12 and thirteen, and the older ones, who said fifteen years old.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

"Ring around the rosy." Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," i...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are preparing FEMA Temporary Housing Units for occupancy by storm survivors left homeless by the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA cont...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Temporary Housing Units in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are preparing FEMA Tem... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA DRC Manager Tom Giddings speaks with FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen. FEMA DRC's provide disaster information from several agencies to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Center Manager and FEMA PIO Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Rec... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Salvation Army is set up at the disaster site and ready to provide recovery services to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Sal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvation Army at Disaster Site Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Salvation Army is set up at the d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 19, 2010 -- In Yazoo County, US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representative Robert Upchurch observes the work of contractors to be sure the work is done to expectation.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 19, 2010 -- In Yazoo ...

The original database describes this as: Title: US Army Corps of Engineers with Debris Pick up in Mississippi, Production Date: 05/19/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 19, 2010 -- In Yazoo County, US Arm... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Utility crews, some from other states, are clearing tangled masses of debris left by the deadly tornado which struck Yazoo County and four others on April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Utility...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Crews Clear Debris from Deadly Tornado in Yazoo City, Mi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Utility crews, some... More

Elsie and Sadie at their machines, Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Both said thirteen years old, but see photo and label 2102.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Elsie and Sadie at their machines, Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Both...

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The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have employed various strategies, including the construction of waterfront trails and parks and the establishment of lively entertainment venues to bring area residents and visiting tourists downtown. Yazoo City's most obvious approach was to dress its downtown facades in bold, Carribeanesque colors

Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen, but doubtful.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen,...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At a local church, with efforts coordinated through the Catholic Charities organization, AmeriCorps members of River 4 and 5 Teams unload a truckload of beds donated by Hinds Community College to be distributed to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  The work of AmeriCorps greatly supplements FEMA disaster recovery efforts.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At a loca...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorps at Work in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At a local church, with efforts coordinated throu... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support staff and vehicles are here to provide telecommunication support as FEMA and State respond to the deadly storms and tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Mo...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support Staff and Vehicles Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Resp... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Public Assistance Officer Sterling Bridges(center), Mississippi Deputy PA Officer Dan Munger(right), Corps of Engineers Debris Subject Matter Expert Greg Williams(white shirt), and FEMA Debris Manager Danny McDowell(left) listen as City Engineer Wayne Morrison reviews a map of the county. FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Depu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Debris Meeting, Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Public Assis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County Public Assistance "Applicants Briefing", Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy PA Officer Dan Munger provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Ya...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Applicant Briefing Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County P... More

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

The President's visit to Jackson and Yazoo City, Mississippi

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James Stewart of the FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS, Thomasville Unit) is set up inside the Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at a shopping center and is communicating by satellite with the National Operations Center. The MERS team and vehicle provide command support in disasters under the Disaster Operations Division.  FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James S...

The original database describes this as: Title: MERS Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle at Disaster Site Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James Stewart of the FEMA ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Sid Melton speaks with Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor Haley Barbour at the placement site for the first Mississippi Emergency Management Agency "Mississippi Cottage".  FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Inspector Yogi Howell is on the telephone as they wait for a press conference and key transfer to the new owner.  FEMA and MEMA are partners in providing recovery assistance to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Depu...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials with Wife of Governor Barbour in Mississippi Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen observes the arrival of a FEMA short term temporary housing unit. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Short Term Temporary Housing Unit Arrives on site at Yazoo Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informati... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA Yazoo County Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Mississippi National Guard Armory and signs are placed to assist April 24 tornado survivors find help. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Missis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Signs at the Yazoo FEMA and MEMA Disaster Center in MS Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Mississippi Emergency Manage... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Frank Vittetow provides information about FEMA assistance to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance Interview at Yazoo Disaster Center Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEM... More

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers, who get plenty of time off. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were 12 and 13, and the older ones, who said 15 years old.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yar...

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Young "Band-boy" and overseer, Yazoo City Yarn Mills. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

Young "Band-boy" and overseer, Yazoo City Yarn Mills. Location: Yazoo ...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2105. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

1950 Census Enumeration District Maps - Mississippi (MS) - Yazoo County - Yazoo City - ED 82-20 to 32

1950 Census Enumeration District Maps - Mississippi (MS) - Yazoo Count...

1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Mississippi - Yazoo County

Mississippi National Guardsmen from the 155th Brigade

Mississippi National Guardsmen from the 155th Brigade

Mississippi National Guardsmen from the 155th Brigade Special Troops Battalion patrol flood swollen levees in Yazoo County, Miss.

One of the young spinners and the Supt. Yazoo City Yarn Mills.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

One of the young spinners and the Supt. Yazoo City Yarn Mills. Locati...

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A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen, but doubtful. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

A young spinner in Yazoo City (Miss) Yarn Mills. Said he was thirteen,...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2101. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

Spc. Nathan Jacob of Newton, Miss. tries to jump over

Spc. Nathan Jacob of Newton, Miss. tries to jump over

Spc. Nathan Jacob of Newton, Miss. tries to jump over a flooded area while patroling swollen levees in Yazoo County where water is above flood level.

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers, who get plenty of time off. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were twelve and thirteen, and the older ones, who said fifteen years old.  Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yar...

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Mississippi Army National Guardsmen from the 155th

Mississippi Army National Guardsmen from the 155th

Mississippi Army National Guardsmen from the 155th Brigade Special Troops Battalion patrol levees in Yazoo County, Miss.

Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have employed various strategies, including the construction of waterfront trails and parks and the establishment of lively entertainment venues to bring area residents and visiting tourists downtown. Yazoo City's most obvious approach was to dress its downtown facades in bold, Carribeanesque colors

Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of Yazoo City, Mississippi

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of Yazoo City,...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi

Jul 1889. 8 Sheet(s). Mississippi fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liabil... More

Yazoo Country Club, Yazoo City, Mississippi

Yazoo Country Club, Yazoo City, Mississippi

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic park, open terrace, world heritage landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have employed various strategies, including the construction of waterfront trails and parks and the establishment of lively entertainment venues to bring area residents and visiting tourists downtown. Yazoo City's most obvious approach was to dress its downtown facades in bold, Carribeanesque colors

Small cities in towns heading toward deterioration across America have...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi

Jul 1889. 8 Sheet(s). Mississippi fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liabil... More

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. The Supt. said, "We relieve all children under sixteen for two hours a day except the doffers, who get plenty of time off. They go out and play." Then turning to the children he said, "Now play." They eyed him blankly, "Play wot?" "Oh, play anything." Before they could do it, however, he had to pose them himself (see photo 2106) which was especially posed for the occasion. In this photo, note the disparity between the (alleged) ages of the younger ones who said that they were twelve and thirteen, and the older ones, who said fifteen years old. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

Supt. and overseers with the "Relief Crowd," in Yazoo City (Miss.) Yar...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2102. The words "do it" are crossed out on the caption card; "pose them" handwritten along the side as substitute... More

Elsie and Sadie at their machines, Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Both said thirteen years old, but see photo and label 2102. Location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

Elsie and Sadie at their machines, Yazoo City (Miss.) Yarn Mills. Both...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 2108. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisio... More

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