Foshag, William F. Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F106B - F120, 1943

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Abstract

The black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, August 1- 5, 1943. Includes image numbers F106B - F120. On the reverse side, some include the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. Subject matter includes daytime and nighttime eruptions and emanating clouds from the volcano; and detail images of lava formations. Includes duplicates.

Date Range

1943

Start Date

Aug 01, 1943

End Date

Aug 05, 1943

Access Information

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Topic

  • Geology
  • Volcanos
  • Volcanological research

Place

  • Mexico
  • Paricutín

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Black-and-white photographs

Accession #

SIA RU007281

Collection name

William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated

Physical Description

44 black-and-white photographs

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 7 Folder 7