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Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913

Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. People queuing

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913

Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio, 1913. Dead horses in the street

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio?, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio?, 1913

Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio?, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio?, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flood Scenes, Dayton, Ohio?, 1913. Collapsed timber buildings

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Capt. Arthur H. Rostron of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Capt. Arthur H. Rostron of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt. Arthur H
Sir Arthur Henry Rostron, captain of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce, Ambassador from Great Britain, Titanic Medal To Rostron, 1913

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Capt. Arthur H. Rostron of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Capt. Arthur H. Rostron of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt. Arthur H
Sir Arthur Henry Rostron, captain of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce, Ambassador from Great Britain, Titanic Medal To Rostron, 1913

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Storm Damage, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Storm Damage, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Storm Damage, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Storm Damage, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Storm Damage, 1913. Shows the B.F. Saul Co. Building at the northeast corner of Seventh and L Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. destroyed after a July 30, 1913 windstorm

The Most Terrible Night, 1807-1808. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen
The Most Terrible Night. View of Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square) in Copenhagen During the English Bombardment of Copenhagen at Night between 4 and 5 September 1807, 1807-1808

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, a Funeral on the Street

The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, a Funeral on the Street, 1891 Creator: G Bigot
'The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, a Funeral on the Street of Kanda-Machi at Gifu, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Inhabitants of Ogaki, 1891

The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Inhabitants of Ogaki, 1891. Creator: G Bigot
'The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Inhabitants of Ogaki sleeping in the open air, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Distributing Provisions

The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Distributing Provisions, 1891 Creator: G Bigot
'The Great Earthquake in Japan; Views at The Scene of the Disaster, Distributing Provisions to the Survivers at Gifu, 1891. From "The Graphic

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: '' And Every Soul Was Saved' ; after T.M.Hemy, 1891. Creator: Thomas M M Hemy

'" And Every Soul Was Saved" ; after T.M.Hemy, 1891. Creator: Thomas M M Hemy
'" And Every Soul Was Saved" ; after T.M.Hemy, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe

San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906, 1906 Apr

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: U.S.S. Memphis, Caskets of Dead, Brought Home By U.S. Hospital Ship Solace, 1916

U.S.S. Memphis, Caskets of Dead, Brought Home By U.S. Hospital Ship Solace, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.S
U.S.S. Memphis, Caskets of Dead, Brought Home By U.S. Hospital Ship Solace, 1916. Shows the U.S.S. Solace at dock, with horse-drawn caissons nearby and flag-draped coffins from the U.S.S

San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18

San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18

San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
San Francisco, April 18, 1906, 1906 Apr. 18

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C
National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C
National Engraving Co. Washington, D.C. - Fire, 1917. Firefighters with hose

Steps that lead to nowhere (after the fire), 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Steps that lead to nowhere (after the fire), 1906 Apr. San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: 'The Great Fire at Salonica; Scene near the Mosque of Saint Sophia soon after the outbreak, 1890

'The Great Fire at Salonica; Scene near the Mosque of Saint Sophia soon after the outbreak, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Great Fire at Salonica; Scene near the Mosque of Saint Sophia soon after the outbreak, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: 'The Great Fire at Salonica; The homeless people camping out on the outskirts of the town, 1890

'The Great Fire at Salonica; The homeless people camping out on the outskirts of the town, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Great Fire at Salonica; The homeless people camping out on the outskirts of the town, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: 'The Loss of H.M.S.'Serpent' -- 'Sweethearts and Wives' Inquiring for News of the Vessel at

'The Loss of H.M.S."Serpent" -- "Sweethearts and Wives" Inquiring for News of the Vessel at the Port- Admiral's Office, Devonport, 1890. From "The Graphic

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 29, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 29, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Un escalier de l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème arrondiss

Un escalier de l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème arrondiss
Un escalier de l'Opera-Comique, apres l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2eme arrondissement, 29-06-1887

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Vue intérieure de l'Opéra-Comique, depuis la scène, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887

Vue intérieure de l'Opéra-Comique, depuis la scène, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887
Vue interieure de l'Opera-Comique, depuis la scene, apres l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2eme arrondissement, 16-06-1887

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: La réserve des perruques à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu

La réserve des perruques à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu
La reserve des perruques a l'Opera-Comique, apres l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2eme arrondissement, 15-06-1887

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Une loge d'artiste à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème

Une loge d'artiste à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème
Une loge d'artiste a l'Opera-Comique, apres l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2eme arrondissement, 10-06-1887

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Une loge d'artiste à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème

Une loge d'artiste à l'Opéra-Comique, après l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2ème
Une loge d'artiste a l'Opera-Comique, apres l'incendie du 15 mai 1887, place Boieldieu, 2eme arrondissement, 09-06-1887

Ruins at Olney, after the recent fire, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ruins at Olney, after the recent fire, 1854. Aftermath of a fire in Buckinghamshire. The place, as sketched by our Artist, presents a fearful picture of desolation; solitary chimneys and gables

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: La medaille commemorative allemande du torpillage du 'Lusitania'. 7 mai 1915, 1915. Creator: Unknown

La medaille commemorative allemande du torpillage du "Lusitania". 7 mai 1915, 1915. Creator: Unknown
La medaille commemorative allemande du torpillage du "Lusitania". 7 mai 1915, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: The Loss of the SS Quetta off Thursday Island, Northern Australia; Lloyds Brisbane March Ist 1890

The Loss of the SS Quetta off Thursday Island, Northern Australia; Lloyds Brisbane March Ist 1890 Creator: John Comyns
The Loss of the SS Quetta off Thursday Island, Northern Australia; Lloyds Brisbane March Ist 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Fire at the Ambigu-Comique theatre on July 13, 1827, 1827. Creator: Antoine-Felix Boisselier
Fire at the Ambigu-Comique theatre on July 13, 1827, 1827

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Wreck of the Troop-ship 'Charlotte' - Attempt of the Life-Boat, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte" - Attempt of the Life-Boat, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte" - Attempt of the Life-Boat, 1854. British soldiers lost at sea off the coast of South Africa, during the Crimean War

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Wreck of the Troop-ship 'Charlotte', in Algoa Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte", in Algoa Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Troop-ship "Charlotte", in Algoa Bay, 1854. British soldiers lost at sea off the coast of South Africa, during the Crimean War....she drifted in towards the shore

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein

Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships lost in bad weather on the Black Sea. Captain Frain saving the sole survivor from the Wild Wave; Pride of Ocean; HMS Retribution; Medora;

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships lost in bad weather on the Black Sea. Ship Caducis; Ship Progress; Maltese Brig; Steamer Melbourne; HMS Avon; HMS Vesuvius; Wild Wave; Ship

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Affiche pour la 'Fête de Charité', donnée au Trocadéro au bénéfice de la Société de secours

Affiche pour la "Fête de Charité", donnée au Trocadéro au bénéfice de la Société de secours
Affiche pour la "Fete de Charite", donnee au Trocadero au benefice de la Societe de secours aux familles des marins naufrages. c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

The Great Earthquake in Japan; The Scene of the Disaster, the Town of Gifu, 1891. Creator: G Bigot
'The Great Earthquake in Japan; The Scene of the Disaster, the Town of Gifu 4, 763 houses destroyed, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

'The Late Captain Moddrel, who perished in the Wreck of the Benvenue, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Captain Moddrel, who perished in the Wreck of the Benvenue, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: 'The Great Earthquake in Japan; The Wreck of the Post Office at Nagoya, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'The Great Earthquake in Japan; The Wreck of the Post Office at Nagoya, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Great Earthquake in Japan; The Wreck of the Post Office at Nagoya, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: 'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 21, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 21, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 21, 1891, 1891. The Wreck of the Three-Masted Ship "Benvenue" at Sandgate. From "The Graphic

Fire of the Court of Auditors, October 27, 1737. Creator: Unknown
Fire of the Court of Auditors, October 27, 1737

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Apse of Notre-Dame, Pont de la Tournelle and ile Saint-Louis, during a fire, c1640. Creator: Unknown

Apse of Notre-Dame, Pont de la Tournelle and ile Saint-Louis, during a fire, c1640. Creator: Unknown
Apse of Notre-Dame, Pont de la Tournelle and ile Saint-Louis, during a fire, c1640

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Aerostat falling, c1860. Creator: Unknown

Aerostat falling, c1860. Creator: Unknown
Aerostat falling, c1860

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Fire at the Comedie-Francaise, March 8, 1900. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard

Fire at the Comedie-Francaise, March 8, 1900. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edmond Allouard
Fire at the Comedie-Francaise, March 8, 1900

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: F. Dent Ray, Titanic; Steward, 27 April 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. F

F. Dent Ray, Titanic; Steward, 27 April 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. F. Dent Ray, Titanic; Steward, 27 April 1912
F. Dent Ray, Titanic; Steward, 27 April 1912. [Frederick Dent Ray (left) was a first-class saloon steward aboard the RMS Titanic

Background imageCatastrophe Collection: Frederick Fleet, Titanic, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Frederick Fleet, Titanic, 1912

Frederick Fleet, Titanic, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Frederick Fleet, Titanic, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Frederick Fleet, Titanic, 1912. [Frederick Fleet was a British sailor, crewman and a survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic



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