Avalanche In The Alps 1950-1959

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Alps.

Various shots, digging the snow away from covered houses, with the aid of bulldozers. Various shots, salvaging belongings from houses. Various shots, clearing the snow from houses and salvaging their belongings. Clearing snow from inside a church. 2 women (one with child) in open coffins.

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
78976
Sort Number:
UN 2585 C
Time in/Out:
01:00:00:00 / 01:02:27:00
Canister:
UN 2585 C
Film ID:
2656.01
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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