1961 Press Photo School explosion wreckage, rescue workers, New London, Texas

This was the scene in New London, Texas, in 1937 as rescue workers went through the wreckage of an explosion that killed 282 children and 14 teachers at a New London school. Oklahoma City detectives said today an ex-convict, identified as William Est... Benson, has signed a statement that he was responsible for the explosion. (Disasters, explosions, United States)

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.