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Image Not Available for A stream of ailing passengers being rolled across the platforms for the departure of one of the "White Trains".
A stream of ailing passengers being rolled across the platforms for the departure of one of the "White Trains".
Image Not Available for A stream of ailing passengers being rolled across the platforms for the departure of one of the "White Trains".

A stream of ailing passengers being rolled across the platforms for the departure of one of the "White Trains".

Creator Pacific & Atlantic (German)
DateOctober 8, 1930
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 12.2 x 16.8 cm (4 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/1548
    LocationNot currently on display

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    Ailing passengers are driven by cars directly to the railway station and then carried onto the trains.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for Hardly an inch of space left for those who are trying to force their way into on the subway cars. Guards assist in squeezing passengers into one of the car. The others on the platform simplymust wait for the next train.
    Hardly an inch of space left for those who are trying to force their way into on the subway cars. Guards assist in squeezing passengers into one of the car. The others on the platform simplymust wait for the next train.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    February 11, 1930
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    Image Not Available for Activity in all directions by people on the platform prior to the departure of the trains to Lourdes in southwestern France.
    Activity in all directions by people on the platform prior to the departure of the trains to Lourdes in southwestern France.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for Mattresses are distributed for ailing passengers.
    Mattresses are distributed for ailing passengers.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for Ambulances line up between the trains, prior to the departure.
    Ambulances line up between the trains, prior to the departure.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for 93 year old Mother Etienne gives boy scouts directions. Mother Etienne has had to supervise the catering to nineteen ailing persons on the train.
    93 year old Mother Etienne gives boy scouts directions. Mother Etienne has had to supervise the catering to nineteen ailing persons on the train.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for A wrong clutch signifies death for many passengers.
    A wrong clutch signifies death for many passengers.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    February 13, 1931
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Mattresses are distributed to the compartments for ailing persons.
    Mattresses are distributed to the compartments for ailing persons.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    September 28, 1930
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    Image Not Available for The underground newstands do a throving business, as the rushing subway travelers on their way home, buy their evening paper before crowding into the trains.
    The underground newstands do a throving business, as the rushing subway travelers on their way home, buy their evening paper before crowding into the trains.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    February 11, 1930
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for A security sign advises the tracks are closed to all trains because of the accident.
    A security sign advises the tracks are closed to all trains because of the accident.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    February 13, 1931
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Attendants with torches warn the distant relief trains.
    Attendants with torches warn the distant relief trains.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    February 13, 1931
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Removing the sick patients from the trains at Lourdes.
    Removing the sick patients from the trains at Lourdes.
    Pacific & Atlantic
    October 8, 1930
    Photograph
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