1961 Press Photo School explosion wreckage, rescue workers, New London, Texas
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1961 Press Photo School explosion wreckage, rescue workers, New London, Texas

1961 Press Photo School explosion wreckage, rescue workers, New London, Texas

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The Story

This was the scene in New London, Texas, in 1937 as rescue workers went through the wreckage of an explosion that killed 282 children and 14 teachers at a New London school. Oklahoma City detectives said today an ex-convict, identified as William Est... Benson, has signed a statement that he was responsible for the explosion. (Disasters, explosions, United States)

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.
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This was the scene in New London, Texas, in 1937 as rescue workers went through the wreckage of an explosion that killed 282 children and 14 teachers at a New London school. Oklahoma City detectives said today an ex-convict, identified as William Est... Benson, has signed a statement that he was responsible for the explosion. (Disasters, explosions, United States)

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.