Foshag, William F Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no F229 - F257, 1944
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PrintThe black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, July 7 - August 17, 1944. Includes image numbers F229 - F257. On the reverse side, some include the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. Subject matter includes views of town and individual structures consumed by lava flows; view of lava with church of San Juan in the distance; candid images of local inhabitants in the midst of damaged structures; examples of smoke plumes and ash; Old Zapicho flow; inhabitants dismantling the church; and views from San Juan. Includes duplicates.
1944
Jul 07, 1944
Aug 17, 1944
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SIA RU007281
William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated
40 black-and-white photographs
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 8 Folder 3