1938 Hurricane Scrapbook - Anne Duryea Kirk

Name/Title

1938 Hurricane Scrapbook - Anne Duryea Kirk

Entry/Object ID

ARC.2022.1

Description

Scrapbook created by Anne Duryea Kirk documenting the aftermath of the 1938 hurricane in Montauk, New York. The album includes annotated black-and-white photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence relating to the hurricane's impact on the town, primarily portraying Montauk's Fishing Village. The images show the displacement and destruction of cars, boats, houses, and commercial buildings like White's Pharmacy. Correspondence offers personal accounts and insight into the devastation of the area.

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

9 in

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquired From

Lynn Duryea

Copyright

Type of License

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Copyright Holder

Montauk Library

Copyright Details

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