Priscilla Purcell BrownPriscilla Purcell Brown's ancestors came to the Joplin region before 1850 to farm. To date, seven generations of her family have lived in the area. After the tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011, preserving the photographic history of the city ecame more important than ever before. The images in this collection, which came from the businesses and old families that built Joplin, show the area's history and the strength of its people, who have endured economic changes and national disasters. They worked hard, played hard, and prayed hard. Read More Read Less