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La Soufrière in eruption, 1902-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30773B/1

Scope and Contents

150 x 113 mm. A view looking down in to the smoking crater of La Soufrière, a volcano situated in the north-central area of St. Vincent. This photograph was presumably taken some time around May 1902 when the eruption of the volcano caused great devastation and loss of life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902-05

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

Photographer unknown.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition. The print has undergone some retouching to give tone in the highlights.

General

GD.

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2002-11-14 10:00:38+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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