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1952 Press Photo Housing destroyed by typhoon on Wake Island - mjc23787

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This was home to a number of Gilbert and Ellis Island natives who are employed by PAA on Wake Island. Army-type ground huts that proved durable during the war were ruined by the typhoon on Wake.

Photo is dated 1952.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.
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