American Call Up 1916-1918

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American Call-up.

United States of America.

New recruits arrive at Army camp for basic training. Some good material. Opens w/ DS train stopped on railway tracks; not at a station - must be directly at an army camp. Men in civilian dress stepping off train; carrying bags etc; other...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73662
Sort Number:
ON 139 H
Time in/Out:
01:42:56:00 / 01:44:07:00
Canister:
ON 139 H
Film ID:
1920.43
Issue Date:
1916 - 1918

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