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Remains of burned draft records: the scene in Catonsville just after the event.

Remains of burned draft records: the scene in Catonsville just after the event.
View smaller version of image Catonsville Library, Baltimore County Public Library
Collection: Friends of Catonsville Library
Date: 1968-05-17
Date of Digitization: 2004-03-29
Source: Catonsville Library
Original Dimensions: 9 x 11 cm
Creator: Walsh, Jean S.
Description:
Jean Walsh took this picture shortly after the fire destroying draft records in wire baskets was suppressed by Baltimore County firemen. The fire department was called after police were unable to extinguish the burning napalm.