The Hill Towns of Guatemala

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Date
1942
Main contributor
United States. Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Summary
A narrated travelogue addressed to viewers in the U.S. shows life in several small towns surrounding Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Shows rope making from sisal hemp and traditional textile weaving. Concludes with a visits to the outdoor markets in Santiago Atitlan and Chichicastenango.
Contributor
Ralph E. Gray, A.C.L. : photographed and produced by
Locations
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala; Solola, Guatemala; Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala; San Pedro Jocopilas, Guatemala; Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Physical Description
1 film reel (10 min.) : sound, color ; 16 mm 

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