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These villagers of Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near their homes shortly after the Smyrna debacle For three and a half months they lived on grass, roots and similar food, occasionally raiding an olive grove by night .... Finally two bold members stole a small boat and escaped .... The whole party is now being fed and clothed by the ARC. Ikons and other possessions commonly brought ... are shown in the picture.

These villagers of Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near thei...

Filed in: Greece Refugees. No. RC-33891. On mount: Fires, Smyrna; Refugees, Greece. Forms part of: American National Red Cross photograph collection.

In the confusion that followed the debacle at Smyrna, many aged people were separated from their families Pathetic scenes were witnessed everywhere.... One of the first acts of the ARC was to gather these old people together and try to locate their relatives. Many were restored to their families. Some (whose families probably perished) still remain on hand, but now they are well cared for by local authorities under the patronage of the Red Cross.

In the confusion that followed the debacle at Smyrna, many aged people...

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These villagers of Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near their homes shortly after the Smyrna debacle For three and a half months they lived on grass, roots and similar food, occasionally raiding an olive grove by night .... Finally two bold members stole a small boat and escaped .... The whole party is now being fed and clothed by the ARC. Ikons and other possessions commonly brought ... are shown in the picture.

These villagers of Asia Minor were driven into the mountains near thei...