Motion Picture MP72-68
Administrative Information
A commercial film recording the “birth” of a volcano in Mexico near the city of Uruapan, about 200 miles west of Mexico City. The volcano Paricutin erupted from 1943 to 1952, destroying the town of San Juan Parangaricutiro and covering vast farmlands in the region.
This film was produced by Espana Mexico Argentina S.A. de C.V. The copyright status is unclear. Researchers wishing to use this material are encouraged to determine the copyright status and pursue appropriate permission. Please credit: Espana Mexico Argentina S.A. de C.V.; Harry S. Truman Library.
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SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.
This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.
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Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.
Shot List
Reel 1
- A commercial film recording the “birth” of a volcano in Mexico. English language.