Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986ff

Description

The image shows flooding on an unidentified street from the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. A man is rowing a small boat on the floodwaters. In the background, there are leafless trees, submerged buildings, and utility poles. A large multi-story building is visible on the right with a few people standing near it, partially in the water.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
streets
floods (natural events)
rowed watercraft
utility poles
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005130
Noyes negative GN-986ff

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986ff

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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Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986ff

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