
Collection Facts
Extent:
177 itemsDates of Original:
2011 Collection Owner:
NYH Topic Area(s):
- Community & Events, Environment & Nature, People
Additional Information
Historical Context
Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone, which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. Irene is ranked as the seventh-costliest hurricane in United States history.
Scope of Collection
The collection consists of over 150 color photographs documenting the course of Hurrican Irene around the town of Brookhaven, NY.