This historically significant and unpublished photograph set documents the devastating 1931 Oaxaca, Mexico earthquake, a pivotal moment in the region’s history. Comprising five original images, the collection includes four photographs measuring 8.5cm x 14.5cm and one measuring 7cm x 11.5cm. Each photo is accompanied by detailed handwritten descriptions on the verso, providing firsthand context of the damage, rescue efforts, and aftermath captured in the images.
 
The set offers a rare, ground-level perspective on the catastrophe, showcasing collapsed buildings, urban destruction, and community response. These are not commercial images but likely taken by a witness, official, or press photographer, adding to their authenticity and emotional impact.
 
Ideal for collectors of seismological history, Mexican ephemera, photojournalism, or disaster documentation, this group serves as a powerful primary resource for research and preservation.
 
Key Details:
 
Event: 1931 Oaxaca earthquake
 
Contents: 5 original photographs with handwritten descriptions
 
Sizes: 4 at 8.5cm x 14.5cm; 1 at 7cm x 11.5cm
 
Condition: Aged but intact, with legible annotations
 
Provenance: Unpublished, likely amateur or official photographer
 
Significance: Rare visual record of a historic natural disaster