[Photograph 2012.201.B0053.0846]
Description:
Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "L. J. Gordon, Edwardsville, Ill., was burned to death when his truck burst into flames after plunging over an embankment 10 miles north of McAlester on U.S. 69. Highway patrolman said Gordon attempted to pass a car when a front tire blew out, causing the truck to plunge down an eight foot embankment."
Date:
April 7, 1947
Creator:
Cowan, Howard
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Partner:
Oklahoma Historical Society