The entire village of Lisy-sur-Ourcq, consisting of 450 people came down to Paris on 3 barges of their own, when they were driven from their homes by the German invaders. They were taken for the night to the seminary of St. Sulpice where with the aid of the ARC they could have food, beds and an opportunity to wash before going on their way. Some of them are seen in the picture landing on the Quail in Paris

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card.
Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC Commission to France.
Group Title: France, Refugees.
Data: H.E. 50588; Western Newspaper Union, Aug. 2, release Aug. 21.
Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952.
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Temp note: Batch 17