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Exterior front view of the home of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941).

The home was destroyed when a P-47 Thunderbolt crashed into it and the house next door on November 17, 1945. The pilot, 1st Lt. Daniel R.A. Duncan,…

The house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and that of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs after a P-47 thunderbolt crashed into them. The tail of the air plane is sticking out between the two houses.

The plane, which was…

Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt (covered in fire extinguishing foam) in between the houses of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs. A firefighter is standing by the Fixler house, at center. …

Wreckage of a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside the house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941). Hempstead and Mitchel Field fire department members are behind the plane, at left; a crowd of people is gathered at right.…

An advertising flyer featuring "Betty Best, your professional laundry foundation representative."

A letter explaining that laundry collection and delivery schedules will be changing to afford workers an extra day off.

A program and menu for the Twentieth Anniversary Dinner and Dance held by Walter’s Laundry Service, Inc. on May 25, 1946.

A letter sent to "productive employees" detailing an increase in wages.

Pages 68 and 69 from the Walter's Laundry Service business ledger showing transactions and expenses for the period between January 31, 1945 and December 31, 1945.

Pages 32 and 33 from the Walter's Laundry Service business ledger showing transactions and expenses for the period between January 20, 1934 and August 21, 1934.