Puerto Rico Suffers Aftermath Of Hurricane… 1960

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Puerto Rico.

Documentation on file, American commentary.

Various shots taken in Puerto Rico after hurricane Donna had passed by 85 miles off shore. The story shows flooded areas and houses and other buildings practically demolished and thick mud covering roads and pavements.

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
85425
Sort Number:
UN 3394 M
Time in/Out:
01:15:37:00 / 01:16:22:00
Canister:
UN 3394 N
Film ID:
2976.17
Issue Date:
1960

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