Nick Francis attempts world record

Title

Nick Francis attempts world record

Genre

Interview

TX Date

17 Nov 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

Scotland’s Nick Francis is attempting a record-breaking canoeing trip along the Mississippi River for the US Cancer Society. Leslie Rubin of the organisation describes the hazards they have faced, and the arrival of the canoe in Louisiana. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer).

Contributors

Leslie Rubin; Peter Spencer?

Keywords

USA; Sport; Charity; Fundraising; Record attempts; Charities; Canoeing; Mississippi (river); Nick Francis; US Cancer Society

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