Hurricane Irene Collection

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Hurricane Irene Collection
Tropical Storm Irene - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
177
Dates of Original:
2011

Historical Context

Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone, which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. Irene is ranked as the seventh-costliest hurricane in United States history.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of over 150 color photographs documenting the course of Hurrican Irene around the town of Brookhaven, NY.