Everest Expedition 1920-1929

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Everest Expedition (aka Mont Blanc (2), France). 1920s (?)

Everest. Any information from someone who knows would be gratefully received.

Scenic shots. Opens w/ GV plain w/ foothills - like low mountains - in BG; moving across the wide open space are big animals that really do look...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
75786
Sort Number:
ON 231 F
Time in/Out:
01:32:00:00 / 01:33:16:00
Canister:
ON 231 F
Film ID:
2350.09
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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