Alternate Title:

Foshag, William F. Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F2-F171, 1943-1944 (6 of 8)  Search this

Collection name:

William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated

Physical Description:

60 black-and-white photographs

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation:

Box 7 Folder 6

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Black-and-white photographs

Place:

Mexico

Paricutín

Date Range:

1943

Start Date:

19430612

End Date:

19430731

Abstract:

The black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, June 12 - July 31, 1943. They include image numbers F98A - F106A. On the reverse side, some include the image number, date, and sometimes a description or indication of vantage point. Subject matter includes a lava flow from March, 1943; a cross with the volcano in the background; structures buried in lava flow; local inhabitants and unidentified individuals in the terrain of lava flows; examples of woods damaged by eruptions; emanating plumes of smoke; and the cone. Includes duplicates.

Topic:

Geology  Search this

Volcanos  Search this

Volcanological research  Search this

Accession #:

SIA RU007281

Access Information:

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See more records from this collection:

William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated

See more records associated with this person:

Foshag, William F (William Frederick), 1894-1956

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI643