Original AP Wire Photo dated April 16, 1947, showing rows of cots and stacks of blankets arranged outdoors in Texas City to receive victims of the explosions. People and parked vehicles appear in the background. The separate caption describes preparations for the many casualties caused by the blasts. From the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper. Measures 8¾ x 7½ inches overall. Photograph and separate original caption are mounted on the same piece of black archival paper. Visible condition includes surface scuffs, fine scratches, scattered small marks and light edge wear, with a small nick along the photograph's lower edge. Caption shows fading and age discoloration. Black paper mount has unevenly trimmed edges, creases and small edge tears. Please examine photos for condition.
