| Drought: Colorado Disaster Area As Crops Burn | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1586 |
| Catalog #: | 352705 | |
| Clip Number: | 352705-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-479-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:49:09 - 00:50:04 | |
| Location: | Colorado | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Drought LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Colorado | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 514607 Drought continues to mount in the west and southwest. Governor Thornton of Colorado makes a tour of the parched land in his state, as the drought sections are declared disaster areas and federal aid is asked for the stricken farmers. Establishing shot - Country side with dust blowing about. CUS - Farmer picking up the dry dirt on his farm, most of the good top soil got blown away MLS - Gaunt cattle seeking water, the water beds are dried up. CUS - Dead rabbit. CUS - Ranchers gathered together LS - Lady walking, wind is blowing and her dress is blowing up amidst the dust blowing about in the wind. | |
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