Magson, Arthur
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Arthur Magson and T. McGrane photograph album of Hurricane of 1938
Item — Volume: Album
Identifier: 144-03
Scope and Contents
This album includes 98 photographs taken by Arthur Magson and T. McGrane in 1938 that document the damage which unfolded on the day of the hurricane and tidal wave that devastated New England in 1938 as well as the cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the days following its landfall. The photographs document the rising water level and damage to downtown Providence on the day of the hurricane, as well as the eventual cleanup-reconstruction effects that took place across Providence, Cranston,...
Dates:
1938-09-21