The Hill Towns of Guatemala
About this item
Description |
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. |
Creator |
United States. Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs |
Contributor |
Ralph E. Gray, A.C.L. : photographed and produced by |
Date Issued |
1942 |
Spatial Coverage |
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Solola, Guatemala Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala San Pedro Jocopilas, Guatemala Chichicastenango, Guatemala |
Series Title |
Guatemala Sketch Book Series No. 2 |
Duration |
00:10:09 |
Color/Black & White |
Color |
Sound/Silent |
Sound |
Nation of Origin |
U.S. |