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Earthquake and fire of 1906 photographs [graphic].
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Title:
Earthquake and fire of 1906 photographsCreator/Contributor:
Genthe, Arnold, 1869-1942, photographer.Abstract:
Collection contains professionally produced photographic prints taken by Arnold Genthe in San Francisco following the earthquake
and fire of 1906. Views show refugee camps, Market St. (including the Monadnock, Call, and Crocker Buildings) and the Fairmont
Hotel. Also included is a group portrait of soldiers (perhaps taken at the Presidio?). The versos of three prints (nos. 3,
5, and 6) bear the stamp of Genthe.
Date:
1906 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caEarthquakes -- California -- San Francisco -- Photographs
Fires -- California -- San Francisco -- Photographs
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906 -- Photographs
Note:
Title devised by cataloger.
Stamp on verso of 3 reads: Arnold Genthe. Photographer(s) of others unknown.
Type:
graphicPhysical Description:
graphic
photoprint
6 photographic prints : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Language:
English