Car and tanks submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986u

Description

The image depicts a car and tanks submerged in floodwaters during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. A partially submerged tree is visible near the car and a boat is floating nearby. The background shows more floodwaters extending into the distance.

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Descriptive Terms

automobiles
tanks (containers)
boats
floods (natural events)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005119
Noyes negative GN-986u

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986u

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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Car and tanks submerged by flood, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986u

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