Another Gigantic Flood Disaster In South… 1929

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Item title reads - Another gigantic flood disaster in South America. Thousands imperilled and huge damage as swollen rivers Atlanta and Mississippi burst their banks. Alabama.

L/S of the scene from above, everything is partially under water including houses and trees, the aeroplane flies overhead...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35723
Sort Number:
G 1594
Time in/Out:
01:31:31:00 / 01:33:01:00
Canister:
G 1594
Film ID:
784.10
Issue Date:
01/04/1929

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