Bank in Shawneetown, Illinois, built by state in 1839. Note water tank (for drinking water purposes) on sidewalk, left. From a collection of Depression-era photos made for the w:Farm Security Administration. Photographs show easternmost Illinois city on the Ohio River, an important port, banking, and salt producing center in early days. The river, formerly the greatest source of wealth, in January, 1937, completely inundated the cup-like site of the town, resulting in the present devastation. Paddle-wheelers, ferry, levee and flood gauge. Mayor and committee members with petitions to move the town. Buildings of historic interest. Main street, residential section. Portraits.

Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 photographer.

CREATED/PUBLISHED 1937 Apr.

NOTES Title and other information from caption card.

Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.

SUBJECTS Small towns--Illinois Safety film negatives. United States--Illinois--Gallatin County--Shawneetown.

MEDIUM 1 negative : safety ; 5 x 7 inches or smaller.

CALL NUMBER LC-USF341- 010680-B

REPRODUCTION NUMBER LC-USF341-T-010680-B DLC (interpositive)

PART OF Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection

REPOSITORY Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC 20540 USA

DIGITAL ID (intermediary roll film) fsa 8c51240