Niagara Falls / California Orange Picking… 1917

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Contrasts: Niagara in winter's icy grip, and orange picking in California.

Weather; nature; agriculture; USA; showing contrasts of climate in America. Shot of Niagara Falls in the winter; with ground below covered with snow and ice. Natural wonders; scenic; tourism; waterfalls. Workers picking...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71354
Sort Number:
ON 039 I
Time in/Out:
01:41:43:00 / 01:42:18:00
Canister:
ON 039 I
Film ID:
1862.36
Issue Date:

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