Unidentified houses submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986t

Description

The image shows houses partially submerged by floodwaters, a result of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Trees and rooftops are visible above the waterline, with a boat moored near the right edge of the image.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
floods (natural events)
boats
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005118
Noyes negative GN-986t

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986t

Date Notes

Copied Month: 05

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-05.

Description Level

Item

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Unidentified houses submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986t

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