Over 1,400 images documenting damage from storms, hurricanes, and nor’easters on the Outer Banks of North Carolina area from 1955 to 1970 are included in this collection. Notable hurricanes include: Hurricane Ione (1955), Hurricane Connie (1955), Hurricane Helene (1958), Hurricane Donna (1960), Hurricane Ester (1961), and Hurricane Gladys (1964). Beach erosion, dune damage, tidewater flooding, and destruction to man-made structures are common types of damage photographed.