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Vanport flood

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Vanport flood

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Scope and Content: This movie was made by the Sheriff’s Office. It is in color, silent, and lasts about thirteen minutes. It was shot in early June, 1948 with flood waters in Vanport still very high. The movie consists of shots of various flooded locations, mostly taken from a boat. The movie is primarily Vanport centered but has other flooded locations along the Columbia River. Scenes include floating debris, damaged buildings, work on the railroad dike, the Livestock and Exposition Center, Denver Avenue, MLK (formerly Union) Avenue, sandbags, Swift Meat Packing, rescue work, Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, and the Edgewater Golf Course. The movie has a number of informational cards filmed throughout.

Beginning Date (Creation): 1948-06

Subject: Vanport (Or.)

Subject: Floods

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Vanport flood

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6/1/48, 12:00 AM

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