Mass Funeral For Fire Victims

Clip: 355934_1_1

Year Shot: 1958 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1654

Original Film: 031-098-02

HD: N/A

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Timecode: 00:09:52 - 00:10:56

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Mass Funeral For Fire Victims Last rites are held for 27 of the 92 who perished in Chicago's disastrous school fire. Roman Catholic Cardinal Spellman presides at the solemn pontifical requiem mass which is attended by 6,100 persons. Tragedy. Exterior, Illinois National Guard building. Coffins, mourners, clergy. Many white caskets. Holy Communion. Our Lady of the Angels. Our Lady of Angels.