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United Press International Richmond, Ind

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09740.027 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Richmond, Indiana Type: Photograph Date: 6 April 1968 Pagination: 1 telephoto ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy

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 goods store.

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