Wooded area and road after flooding, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986n

Description

The image depicts a flooded wooded area and road, originally taken during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Bare trees are scattered throughout the scene and sections of the road are submerged in water. A small building is visible on the right among the trees.

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Descriptive Terms

woods (plant communities)
roads
floods (natural events)
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005112
Noyes negative GN-986n

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986n

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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Wooded area and road after flooding, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986n

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