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Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.12, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright, Copyright held …
1936 Flood at Hartford
Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.12, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright, Copyright held by International News Photo

1936 Flood at Hartford

DateMarch 21, 1936
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 7 1/16 × 9in. (17.9 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionBlack and white International News photograph of a state trooper stopping a car on Main St., Hartford, during the flood of March 21, 1936. The trooper is looking into the window of the car while the driver smiles towards the camera holding up a card, possibly a driver’s license.
Object number2017.86.12
CopyrightCopyright held by International News Photo
InscribedTyped on paper glued to back of photograph: "FLOOD AT HARTFORD, CONN, 3/21/36./ #5–HERE'S A TROOPER STOPPING A CAR ON MAIN STREET IN HARTFORD."

Typed on label affixed to back of photograph: "203683"

Stamped in purple on back: "REF. DEPT./ 3-2436/ N. E. A."

Handwritten in pencil on back: "A2386"
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