Fries, Carl, Jr. Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, 1943-1945
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PrintBlack and white photographs of Paricutín Volcano were taken by Carl Fries, Jr., June 23, 1943 - July 29, 1945. Captions vary, but sometimes include date, photographer, description, individuals' names, and location. Subject matter includes a house in town of Paricutin covered by ash; detail images of the cone and bombs emitted from volcano; plumes of smoke; nighttime and daytime eruptions; town of San Juan with examples of structural damage; damage to San Juan cathedral; woods surrounding volcano ablaze from lava flows; colleagues and local staff at work. Includes enlargements and duplicates.
1943-1945
Jun 23, 1943
Jul 29, 1945
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Volcanos
SIA RU007281
William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated
77 black-and-white photographs
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 8 Folder 11