What’s the scene today, Arkansas?
These exact locations would be a challenge to match, but the types of scenes maybe less so. In 1972, students in Sebastian County, Arkansas were learning about ecology and picking up roadside litter. What is day to day life like now? Telling the story of change is in your hands.
Spread the word to those nearby, or search for images closer to home. The best matches will be considered for display in the U.S. National Archives Exhibit: Searching for the Seventies set for Washington D.C. from March through September of 2013.
Take your best shots of original Documerica scenes from any one of our location challenges or find a scene near you. Submit your entries to State of the Environment on Flickr and be sure to let us know which Documerica image inspired you.
CALL FOR PHOTOS: Fort Smith, Arkansas
School Children Making Signs in Ecology Awareness Class, by Jim Olive for Documerica. Fort Smith, AR. May, 1972.
Solid Waste Is Dumped Into Trenches at a Sanitary Landfill, by Jim Olive for Documerica. Fort Smith, AR, June, 1972.
Young People Filling Bags with Litter, by Jim Olive for Documerica. Fort Smith, AR May, 1972.
Traveling Exhibit Update! Through August 29, the exhibit is on display at the National Archives in Fort Worth, Texas before it moves on to Atlanta. Hours and Directions for the National Archives southwest office.
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