Print, Photographic

1992.022.0004

1992.022.0004

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1992.022.0004

Description

Photo, Black and White, 5 3/4 X 3 1/2, of the Wamsutter train wreck, July 8, 1952. Update 2/2010: Black and white print. Snapshot. Image of the aftermath of a train wreck. Crumpled but still partially standing building and stairway with a heap of railroad cars extending more than halfway up the side. Smaller white building at left with two workmen in front of it. Several men in front of debris pile at right. Written on back in black ink:"Wamsutter Wyo July 8 1952". Stamped on back in black ink: "9" or "6". Back soiled. Lower right corner bent-emulsion cracked. Emulsion crazed at top edge; slightly pitted throughout.

Collection

Photograph Collection