Compton, Calif., Continues Search. Photograph made in Compton, Calif., where wrecking crews continue their search for bodies under the debris. Sixteen persons lost their lives in the city, and it is feared more will be recovered. This scene shows a steam shovel removing the fallen walls of the Arande Hotel there.

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Title:
Compton, Calif., Continues Search. Photograph made in Compton, Calif., where wrecking crews continue their search for bodies under the debris. Sixteen persons lost their lives in the city, and it is feared more will be recovered. This scene shows a steam shovel removing the fallen walls of the Arande Hotel there.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Earthquake - Calif. Misc
Photographer:
Associated Press
Name on Item:
AP
Date:
[ca. March 1933]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Earthquakes
Places:
California
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 179 x 229 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/k356dc72q
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
All rights reserved.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001166_0040
Barcode:
39999088103708