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The oasis

Discusses the hardships felt during the July 1934 heat wave in the Rio Grande region. American Indian dancers are shown performing in ceremonies or rituals meant to change the weather. The Frigidaire refrigerater and its super freezer are presented as a way to better preserve food and save families during the harsh weather.

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