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Hurricane of 1938: African-American children asleep, Hartford

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African-American boys and girls lie on blankets and a mattress on the floor, probably in an emergency shelter. They appear to be sleeping and are covered with blankets and a patchwork quilt. A row of wooden chairs is at the right. Pipes run along the brick wall in the background. Inscribed on back: "Courant / P. Sept. 23 / 38."
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Connecticut Digital Archive

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  1. African American Children
  2. African Americans
  3. Hurricane, 1938
  4. Hurricanes

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