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Collinwood Tragedy : The Story of the Worst School Fire in American History by James Jessen Badal (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKent State University Press
ISBN-101606353918
ISBN-139781606353912
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038401105
Product Key Features
Book TitleCollinwood Tragedy : the Story of the Worst School Fire in American History
Number of Pages277 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies), United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJames Jessen Badal
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-054930
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"The Collinwood Tragedy is a meticulously researched, clearly rendered narrative of a horrific event that will appeal to not only historical researchers and history buffs, but to general readers as well. Mr. Badal is a gifted writer who focuses on the many moving events with clear-eyed, straightforward description, rather than resorting to a heavy-handed overemotional treatment." --Ron Rozelle, author of My Boys and Girls Are in There: The 1937 New London School Explosion
Dewey Decimal977.132
SynopsisA devastating loss of life and a community's response March 4, 1908, was an ordinary morning in Collinwood, Ohio, a village about ten miles outside of Cleveland. Children at Lakeview Elementary School were at work on their lessons when fifth-grader Emma Neibert noticed wisps of smoke, a discovery that led to a panicked stampede inside the school--the chaos of nine teachers trying to control and then save pupils in overcrowded classrooms. Outside, desperate parents and would-be rescuers fought to save as many children as possible, while Collinwood's inadequate volunteer fire department--joined by members of the Cleveland fire department--fought a losing battle with the rapidly spreading blaze. While some inside jumped from the building to safety, most were trapped. Ultimately, 172 children, two teachers, and one rescue worker were killed, and the Collinwood community was irrevocably changed. The fire's staggering death toll shocked the entire country and resulted in impassioned official inquiries about the fire's cause, the building's structure, and overall safety considerations. Regionally, and eventually nationwide, changes were implemented in school structures and construction materials. The Collinwood Tragedy: The Story of the Worst School Fire in American History describes not only the events of that fateful day but also their lingering effects. James Jessen Badal's extensive research reveals how the citizens of Collinwood were desperate to find someone to blame for the tragedy. Rumor and suspicion splintered the grieving community. And yet they also rose to the challenge of healing: officials reached out to immigrant families unsure of their rights; city charities, churches, and relief agencies responded immediately with medical help, comfort for the bereaved, and financial support; and fundraising efforts to assist families totaled more than $50,000--more than $1 million in today's terms.
LC Classification NumberF499.C657B33 2020
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- 07 Apr, 2021
Forgotten tragedy.
This is an excellent tale of a horrible event from well over a hundred years ago that deserves to be better known. The story has been scarcely written about until now. I heartily recommend this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
