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Title
Earthquake aftermath: The Breadline
Creator
The Winstead Brothers (#50)
Date Created and/or Issued
1933
Contributing Institution
Long Beach Public Library
Collection
Long Beach Photos
Rights Information
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Description
This postcard style photograph depicts the aftermath of the March 10, 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. In this photogaph a long line of people (men and women) wait for distribution of food. Also visible in this line are men in uniforms. DATE NOTES: Circa 1933. ORIG. IMAGE:3.5" X 5", Black and white glossy print mounted on card stock. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Temblor, seismic event, quake, disaster, relief, assistance, refugees.
Type
image
Format
image/jpeg
Identifier
LBPL_1701A.tiff
http://lbpl.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17164coll3/id/2933
Subject
Earthquakes--California
Source
Donated by the Winstead Company
Relation
Earthquakes = 1933

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