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Reference code
AF2012.034 - McNab, EA-AF2012.034-AF2012.034.004I
Title
Photo: Fraser River Flooding - Mission
Date(s)
- 1948 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
Contains one black and white original photograph
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Scope and content
Ariel photograph of the Fraser River flood of 1948. Shows the town of Mission surrounded by muddy flood water. A railroad bridge sits atop the river, flood water touching the bottom. Small farms outside the city limits are covered in muddy water while the rest of the town remains dry. Bottom right hand corner written in white ink: "SI3229. Looking Towards Mission from Matsqui. 8" May 31, 1948". Black and white original, 8x10"