Foshag, William F. Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F72 - F97K, 1943
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PrintThe black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, July 24 - August 3, 1943. They include image numbers F72 - F97K. On the reverse side is the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. In most of the images, the volcano can be seen emitting plumes of smoke. Subject matter includes local inhabitants observing lava flows; vistas of agricultural fields from Uruapan highway with Paricutín in the distance; the cone; vegetation and structures consumed by a lava; front of a lava ridge; and images of bombs. Includes duplicates.
1943
Jul 24, 1943
Aug 03, 1943
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SIA RU007281
William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated
65 black-and-white photographs
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 7 Folder 5