Laborers constructing flood embankment, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986f

Description

The image depicts laborers constructing a flood embankment during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. A line of sandbags forms the embankment, with several workers carrying additional bags along the muddy path beside a flooded area. Trees without leaves stand along the waterâs edge.

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Descriptive Terms

laborers
embankments
levees
floods (natural events)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005104
Noyes negative GN-986f

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986f

Date Notes

Copied Month: 04

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-04.

Description Level

Item

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Laborers constructing flood embankment, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986f

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