Tales from the Archives: The 1926 Miami Hurricane Recounted First- and Secondhand (Deep Dives into Special Collections)

Tales from the Archives: The 1926 Miami Hurricane Recounted First- and Secondhand (Deep Dives into Special Collections)
Presented by Chelsea Jacks

Thursday, September 19, 2024

"The Great Hurricane," as it was called in its day, ripped through South Florida in September of 1926. In these early years of Miami's development as a city, the population had grown to about 100,000. However, few firsthand accounts survive to document the experience of individuals who endured the storm.

Journey with us through Special Collections' archives with Reference Assistant Chelsea Jacks, and experience the surviving stories of the storm and its damage from nearly a century ago through letters, telegrams, postcards, and photographs.

About this Series

These online events offer an informative, enticing, and educational look into a selection of images that are representative of materials in Special Collections. Learn more about what we collect, how and why we do it, and get a glimpse into the fascinating world of rare books, manuscripts, and archives at the University of Miami Libraries.