New Alpine Rescue Lodge 1952

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Unissued / Unused material.

New Alpine refuge inaugurated. France.

LS French Alps. LS Alpine climbers, various shots as they look down into gorge. Various shots old and new refuge on side of mountain. MS new refuge. Various shots inauguration ceremony in progress.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78517
Sort Number:
UN 2475 G
Time in/Out:
01:31:57:00 / 01:32:46:00
Canister:
UN 2475 G
Film ID:
2636.21
Issue Date:
1952

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