The Hurricane of 1938
We’re looking back to the Hurricane of 1938 on this episode. Called “The Long Island Expresss” by some, “The Great New England Hurricane” by others, remembered by all who lived through it.
Today you’ll hear five people, recorded back in 2008, recalling their experiences from Brooklyn out to Orient and up into Massachusetts. Children at the time, they all remember that day as if it just happened.
Special thanks to Ken Strange, George and Rhea Mitchell, Priscilla Teisch, and John Kalinowski for sharing their memories with us.
If you’re on the Island, make sure to check out the new exhibit In Harm’s Way running at the Long Island Museum. It looks at natural disasters on Long Island, how the region has responded in the past, and how we can plan for the future. There’s a special symposium on October 28th at which our own Chris Kretz will be participating.
Further Research
- A Wind to Shake the World by Everett S. Allen (find in a library)
- The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 (Nat Weather Service)
- In Harm’s Way at the Long Island Museum
- Remembering the Long Island Express (New York Times)
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This recording is one that should be in the Library of Congress and in everyone’s library. Thank you for producing this wonderful segment, one that is part of our In Harm’s Way exhibit and videos.
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