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[Photograph negative of destruction]

One photograph negative of destruction dated circa 1942. Features a destroyed building with a soldier sitting in the rubble posing for the camera.

GLC10047.02.600

[Photograph negative of a crashed plane]

One photograph negative of a crashed plane dated circa 1942. Features a plane that has crashed and is in a ditch on the side of the road.

GLC10047.02.604

[Photograph negative of destruction]

One photograph negative of destruction dated circa 1942. Features a large pile of rubble and a partially destroyed building. A man in military uniform is posing in front of the destruction.

GLC10047.02.618

[Photograph negative of a bridge]

One photograph negative of a bridge dated circa 1942. Features a bridge stretching across a body of water in the distance. The bridge seems to be in progress or damaged.

GLC10047.02.620

[Photograph negative of destruction]

One photograph negative of destruction dated circa 1942. Features a large area of destroyed buildings. There are some buildings and walls standing in the distance.

GLC10047.02.621

[Photograph negative of destruction]

One photograph negative of destruction dated circa 1942. Features a large area of destruction. There are pile of rubble and possibly two cars in the distance.

GLC10047.02.626

[Photograph negative of destruction]

One photograph negative of destruction dated circa 1942. Features a large area of destruction.

GLC10047.02.640

[Photograph negative of a man]

One photograph negative of a man dated circa 1942. Features a man in military uniform posing in front of rubble and damaged buildings.

GLC10047.02.646

Collection of Family photographs [Decimalized .001-.916]

A collection of family photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s. the photos are not labeled so most of the subjects are unidentified. The images seem to be taken while on vacation or at events. Some include family posing together. The collection...

GLC10047.02

Starting the Cleanup

One telephoto entitled, "Starting the Cleanup" dated April 8, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a crew in front of demolished buildings.

GLC09740.054

Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 8, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a National Guardsmen and others in front of a demolished building and debris.

GLC09740.055

Wilmington, Del.

One telephoto entitled, "Wilmington, Del." dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of a fireman accompanied by an armed National Guardsmen walking through a street. A charred car is rolled on its side.

GLC09740.066

Trapped Fireman

One telephoto entitled, "Trapped Fireman" dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of a fireman in front of a pile of rubble. Wire transfer information states that a fireman was stuck under the pile for two hours after a house...

GLC09740.067

Watch Fire

One telephoto entitled, "Watch Fire" dated April 9, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of crowd watching smoke arise from buildings in the distance. Wire transfer information details that the fires took place in Pittsburgh's Brushwood area.

GLC09740.070

Kansas City, Mo.

One telephoto entitled, "Kansas City, Mo.," dated April 10, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of National Guardsmen standing by debris. Wire transfer information states the guardsmen stood by as firemen attempted to extinguish fires.

GLC09740.074

"Die Siegesfreiheitsanleheihe" [The Victory Liberty bond]

One poster entitled, "Die Siegesfreiheitsanleheihe." Text refers to past German attacks on the English and Americans, with graphic description of the sinking of the Lusitania. Illustration is of a Skull with a bloody saber held through its teeth...

GLC09808.03

San Francisco

One telephoto entitled "San Francisco" taken by the United Press International dated June 3, 1970. Shows an aerial view of Alcatraz Island's southern end, where five buildings were damaged by a fire on June 2. The caption notes that a spokesman for...

GLC09795.06

Fire in Harlem

One telephoto entitled, "Fire in Harlem" taken by Associated Press. Image depicts a building on fire next to a toy store. Firemen attempt to extinguish the flames as people are seen running away. Attached to the image is a typed note that states the...

GLC09740.002

On Guard

One telephoto entitled, "On Guard" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a National Guardsman standing on a corner surrounded by rubble. Wire transfer information states that the rubble was formerly a jewelry store.

GLC09740.014

Washington Under Curfew

One telephoto entitled, "Washington Under Curfew" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts an armed National Guardsman standing in the middle of an empty street. Wire transfer information states that a curfew commenced at 4 p.m. due to...

GLC09740.015

Waved Away

One telephoto entitled, "Waved Away" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts two armed National Guardsmen wearing gasmasks. One guardsmen is gesturing to a Black woman to move away from the street.

GLC09740.016

Troops Guard Firefighters

One telephoto entitled, "Troops Guard Firefighters" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts armed National Guardsmen watching firefighters extinguish a building on fire.

GLC09740.017

Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" dated April 7, 1968 taken by United Press International. Image is an aerial view of a destroyed area in Chicago, Illinois. Also seen are National Guard trucks. Wire transfer information states the trucks were in the...

GLC09740.026

Richmond, Ind

One telephoto entitled, "Richmond, Ind.," dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts an aerial view of smoke rising from buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that 15 people died from an explosion in a sporting...

GLC09740.027

Richmond, Indiana

One telephoto entitled, "Richmond, Indiana" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts people and police on a street where firefighters attempted to extinguish a building on fire. Wire transfer information states that an...

GLC09740.028