[An American Red Cross truck provides refreshments for rescue workers after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Description:
Five rescue workers stand in front of a Red Cross canteen truck. Two women are handing out coffee and food to the workers. On the side of the vehicle is lettered "American Red Cross Galveston County Chapter." At the far right in the background is the grain elevator with visible damage to the top part of the structure. Clouds of smoke fill the sky.
Date:
April 16, 1947
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Partner:
Moore Memorial Public Library