Displaced Persons Camp Called 'le Fraschette'… 1949

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'Le Fraschette', Casilina, Italy.

Displaced persons camp called 'Le Fraschette'. Documentary notes the buildings are uncomfortable and can house 800 DP. Italian commentary.

LS. Aerial shot pan from Casilina road to the D.P. Camp. MS. Two men entering camp under barrier while sentry...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
67422
Sort Number:
UN 2112 C
Time in/Out:
01:32:39:00 / 01:34:18:00
Canister:
UN 2112 C
Film ID:
2479.11
Issue Date:
1949

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  • The top line lists the location as "Casilina", however it's Alatri in Italy, (about a kilometre from the Via Casilina road).

    jamied 26th Sep 2012

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