Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
Howe, Okla. - Devastation - In 10 Seconds - This is a section of Howe, southeastern Oklahoma community of 500 where a Friday night tornado lasting only 10 second destroyed 30 homes and killed at least nine persons. At left center are the ruins of one of three churches in the twister's path. To the right of it is a tent set up for emergency persons after the storm. Four died when the tornado hit the nearby village of Reichert.
Associated Press · [ca. May 1961]
[Information from item housing] Weather: Tornado: 1960-64: Wire Photos
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