Marvin D. Padgett Junior

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062144

Description

Marvin D. Padgett Junior, 16, of Hadley, Texas injured by fireworks blast. Marvin is shown in front of an empty wall wearing a sweater vest and a collar shirt underneath. He is smiling at the camera. Marvin is a Polytechnic High School football player. He was burned on his face, eyes, legs, and hands in the explosion at a stand where he was selling fireworks. Marvin is expected to recover but may lose sight in one or both his eyes. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Padgett.

Archival Date

1946-12-26

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1910

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Padgett, Marvin D.; Boys; Wounds & injuries; Accidents; Fireworks; explosives; Padgett, Marvin D., Jr.; Padgett, Marvin D. (Mrs.); Students