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Stereoscopic views of the tornado at Wallingford, Connecticut, August 9, 1878

Title
Stereoscopic views of the tornado at Wallingford, Connecticut, August 9, 1878 [graphic].
Publication
1878.

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Additional Authors
  • French, D. (David), photographer.
  • Worden, N. R. (Nicholas R.)
  • Camp, D. S. (Daniel S.)
  • William Allderige & Son. pht
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 53 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w; 88 x 176 mm. or smaller.
  • 6 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of tornado destruction at Wallingford, Connecticut, August 9, 1878, where 29 people were killed and 34 injured: includes views of downed trees, a damaged cemetery; damaged railroad trestle; houses that have been lifted off their foundations, with collapsed roofs or standing as empty shells; debris littering fields, yards, roads, a barn with no roof; sightseers and residents surveying the damage.
Alternative Title
  • Views of the Wallingford tornado.
  • Wallingford tornado.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Photographic prints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Albumen prints.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by D. French, N. R. Worden, C. S. Camp and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F64
OCLC
NYPG90-F64
Title
Stereoscopic views of the tornado at Wallingford, Connecticut, August 9, 1878 [graphic].
Imprint
1878.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Added Author
French, D. (David), photographer. Photographer
Worden, N. R. (Nicholas R.) Photographer
Camp, D. S. (Daniel S.) Photographer
William Allderige & Son. Photographer
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Views of the Wallingford tornado.
Wallingford tornado.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F64
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