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Fire of May 21, 1917 Aftermath, May 21, 1917

 File — Location: VIS 130.42
Collection number: VIS 130.42.1-.7

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The slides and photographs in this series depict six separate events in Atlanta. The largest collection of slides in this series depicts a parade through downtown Atlanta on “Heroes Day” on May 24, 1945, an event honoring members of the First Army and their commander, General Courtney Hodges, a Georgia native. Another set of images within this series is the November 3, 1940 Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Highland Avenue showgrounds. These circus photographs show the unloading process of elephants moving wagons onto the railroad train, tent set-up, the mess hall, and various spectators. Photographer Lee and his wife attended many Sunday circus events during the 1930’s and early 1940’s. Other events include a confederate veterans parade, the aftermath of the Atlanta fire of 1917, and memorial events after the death of President Franklin Roosevelt.

Dates

  • May 21, 1917

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

7 image(s)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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