Name/Title
1938 Hurricane Scrapbook - Anne Duryea KirkEntry/Object ID
ARC.2022.1Description
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.Acquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftAcquired From
Lynn DuryeaCopyright
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