Tragedy is written on the face of this elderly resident of Kukhk who lost his wife, six children and his home in the earthquake which hit northeastern Iran over the weekend. More than 20,000 people were killed in the disaster.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Tragedy is written on the face of this elderly resident of Kukhk who lost his wife, six children and his home in the earthquake which hit northeastern Iran over the weekend. More than 20,000 people were killed in the disaster.

United Press International · [ca. September 1968]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes 1968

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