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Soucek, Karel, 1984-1985

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Scope and Contents

19 photos of Karel Soucek, a (Czech born)Canadian Daredevil who went over Niagara Falls in 1984 in his custom made barrel. Included are photographs from Soucek's funeral in January 1985. He died after a barrel drop stunt in Houston went wrong.

Dates

  • 1984-1985

Extent

From the Collection: 16.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Drawer: English

From the Drawer: French

Repository Details

Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository

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