| ALBANIAN REFUGEES FLEE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 6257 | |
| Catalog #: | 369393 | |
| Clip Number: | 369393-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 436 L | |
| Timecode: | 01:30:52 - 01:31:39 | |
| Location: | Albania | |
| Year Shot: | 1915 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Albania WORLD WAR ONE, GENERAL: Refugees | |
| Description: | Albanian refugees flee a town during WWI (maybe before invasion by Austria-Hungary; c. 1915.) Good shots of refugee families in traditional clothing walking up street toward camera bringing as much of their household possessions as can be transported, including livestock. 2 ponies that are heavily loaded w/huge bags of stuff; bedrolls; etc. and a small boy walk up street with men following. Family with several small children make their way up the unpaved street w/ scattered rubble. The woman carries some large object on her back while at the same time clutching a long scarf over her hair & face and holding toddler's hand; the eldest boy (c age 8-10) is herding 8 long-haired sheep. Man carrying bags and boxes walks with ittle girl. Another man carrying tiny child and a small jug. A few small skinny cows & calves. Woman & girl with large loads strapped on their backs. Man carrying infant. Can see more people moving about in BG; perhaps preparing for departure. | |
WPA FILM LIBRARY
