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[Preparing for the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

[Preparing for the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Description:

9.5" x 7.5" b&w photograph
Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: 1947-06-22
Partner(s):
Moore Memorial Public Library
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Collection(s):
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
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Creator:
Unknown
[Preparing for the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Original Creation Date: 1947-06-22
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Galveston County - Texas City
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
1947-06-22
Description:

9.5" x 7.5" b&w photograph
Physical Description:

Rows of identical coffins resting on boards are lined up near the grave sites during the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster held in Memorial Park on June 22, 1947. Men stand at attention as they wait for another coffin to be carried in. Funeral wreaths stand at intervals and each coffin is decorated with a floral spray. A large crowd is gathered for the service.
Language: No Language
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Texas City Disaster, 1947 |
Partner:
Moore Memorial Public Library
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Collection:
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
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Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: ntbka-032
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth11662
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image

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