Helen Ruth's House photograph

Date1929 January 13

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Helen Ruth's house. The caption (not shown) reads "Boston, Mass..House on 420 East Fourth St., South Boston, where Mrs. George Herman Ruth, wife of "Babe" Ruth, lived. She was identified today as the victim of a mysterious fire in the home of Dr. Edward H. Kinder, Quincy St., Watertown. The victim was at first thought to be Mrs. Helen Kinder, wife of [Brookline] dentist." Based on the caption, this was taken on January 13, 1929.

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0687

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Helen, 1897-1929

Attributes

black-and-white photographs

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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