Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Richardson, Tex. - Tornado Funnel Lifts - The tornado that struck north of Richardson today is shown as it lifted back into a cloud. The twister destroyed a service station and inflicted other minor damage. Four persons were injured by the tornado. This picture was made by Ray Shafer, an employee of Collins Radio Co., whose plant is located near the damaged area.
Richardson, Tex. - Tornado Funnel Lifts - The tornado that struck north of Richardson today is shown as it lifted back into a cloud. The twister destroyed a service station and inflicted other minor damage. Four persons were injured by the tornado. This picture was made by Ray Shafer, an employee of Collins Radio Co., whose plant is located near the damaged area.
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Richardson, Tex. - Tornado Funnel Lifts - The tornado that struck north of Richardson today is shown as it lifted back into a cloud. The twister destroyed a service station and inflicted other minor damage. Four persons were injured by the tornado. This picture was made by Ray Shafer, an employee of Collins Radio Co., whose plant is located near the damaged area.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1961]

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[Information from item housing] Weather: Tornado: 1960-64: Wire Photos

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