[Film footage of river flooding in China]

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Identifier2019-10-24_AV_002SourceThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films (2019-10-24)CreatorBarr, Julius A., 1905-1940DescriptionFilm footage of river flooding in China, circa 1930s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, likely piloted by Julius A. Barr, showing areas impacted by severe flooding of the Yangtze River and other waterways. Scenes depict partially submerged buildings and landscapes, including a flooded Texaco facility in Hankou. The next segment, beginning at 00:01:32, shows a Waco MNF aircraft (tail number NC11246) taking off and landing. The footage then transitions to on-the-ground views of flood scenes, showing flooded villages and people taking refuge on roofs and in temporary shelters.

The footage is in black-and-white and is silent.

Label on container: "Flood. (Stand. Oil), Waco, rescue flood."Creation Datecirca 1930sSubjectFloodsWaco (OH) MNF (ATC #393)PlaceChinaExtent1 film reel (4 min., 3 sec.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mmOriginal Format16mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionJulius A. Barr Photograph Albums and FilmsCollection AreaArchivesPersonJulius A. Barr

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[Film footage of river flooding in China]