First President Of Eire Lner 1938

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Titles read: "FIRST PRESIDENT OF EIRE".

Dublin, Eire (Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland).

Various shots of the first President of Eire, Dr Douglas Hyde, posing on the steps of the Government Building with other officials, before he is sworn in. After the ceremony Dr Hyde walks...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
17169
Sort Number:
38/038
Time in/Out:
01:17:16:00 / 01:18:00:00
Canister:
38/38
Film ID:
965.17
Issue Date:
15/05/1938

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