Earthquake refugees, evacuated from their homes, bed down their children, in courtyard of the San Fernando Junior High School here, late 2/10. There were plenty of cots inside the school, but many individuals feared being trapped inside a building in event of another major shock, and they slept out in the open.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Earthquake refugees, evacuated from their homes, bed down their children, in courtyard of the San Fernando Junior High School here, late 2/10. There were plenty of cots inside the school, but many individuals feared being trapped inside a building in event of another major shock, and they slept out in the open.

United Press International · [ca. February 1971]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes Misc.

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