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Villa Louis Flood Scene

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Men with shovels during the flood at Villa Louis.

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Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AWQ
Legacy ID
WHi 6393

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