Nationwide Tornado AKA Us Tornado 1953

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Flint, Michigan.

Documentation states more than 100 people killed, property damage running into millions.

LS GV pan devastation.

Cleveland, Ohio.

GV of devastated area showing wooden houses completely dismantled. GV householders returning to their shattered houses.

Worcester,...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
67598
Sort Number:
UN 2534 B
Time in/Out:
01:34:23:00 / 01:36:18:00
Canister:
UN 2534 B
Film ID:
2492.14
Issue Date:

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