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Boulder Dam: The Pictoral Record of Man's Conquest of the Colorado River
produced by United States. Department of the Interior (District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 35 mins
Reel 1 shows the Colorado River and the arid deserts of the Southwest. Bulldozers build a road to the proposed dam site. A train brings in supplies and materials made throughout the U.S. The dam site is surveyed. Shows Boulder City, Nev., including workmen's dormitories, kitchen, and mess hall. Workers ride to the...
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produced by United States. Department of the Interior (District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 35 mins
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Reel 1 shows the Colorado River and the arid deserts of the Southwest. Bulldozers build a road to the proposed dam site. A train brings in supplies and materials made throughout the U.S. The dam site is surveyed. Shows Boulder City, Nev., including workmen's dormitories, kitchen, and mess hall. Workers ride to the dam site in trucks and drill and blast out diversion tunnels. Power shovels clear debris. Reel 2, diversion tunnels are blasted open a...
Reel 1 shows the Colorado River and the arid deserts of the Southwest. Bulldozers build a road to the proposed dam site. A train brings in supplies and materials made throughout the U.S. The dam site is surveyed. Shows Boulder City, Nev., including workmen's dormitories, kitchen, and mess hall. Workers ride to the dam site in trucks and drill and blast out diversion tunnels. Power shovels clear debris. Reel 2, diversion tunnels are blasted open and cofferdams are constructed. Bulldozers and trucks clear excavated material. Sand and gravel is brought in by train and is screened, washed, and graded. Concrete is mixed and is carried by truck and locomotive to the dam site. Reel 3, concrete is poured into forms. Shows the interior of a tunnel, the intake towers, spillways, and penstock valves. Tubing is made at the dam site and is assembled by workmen. Reel 4, penstock pipe sections are trucked from factory to the dam site and lowered into position by cable. Concrete is poured into cofferdams. President Roosevelt speaks at the dedication ceremonies. Shows flashes of spillways, transmission towers, and power lines, and an aerial view of Boulder Dam and Lake Meade.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
United States. Department of the Interior
Date Published / Released
1937
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Water in the American West, Civil engineering, Dams, Science and Technology, Climate and the Environment, Ecology, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Fort Matanzas and Fort Marion--St. Augustine
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1894), 22 mins
Reel 1 shows the crumbled brick wall and buildings and half-buried cannon of the old Spanish Fort Matanzas at St. Augustine, Florida. Reel 2 shows Ft. Matanzas' old watchtower, cannon, a pile of cannon balls, covered well, and brick oven. Reel 3 shows a sea view of Fort Marion, its seawall, cannon in the wall, and...
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1894), 22 mins
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Reel 1 shows the crumbled brick wall and buildings and half-buried cannon of the old Spanish Fort Matanzas at St. Augustine, Florida. Reel 2 shows Ft. Matanzas' old watchtower, cannon, a pile of cannon balls, covered well, and brick oven. Reel 3 shows a sea view of Fort Marion, its seawall, cannon in the wall, and the corner tower.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1894
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Monuments, Forts, War and Violence, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Hall of the Giants
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 7 mins
Shows views of Yosemite National Park including 'Big Tree Lodge,' 'Wawona Tunnel Trees,' rock formations, and streams. Tourists fish in a stream, stroll along a forest path, and ride horses and bicycles in the park. CCC men work in the park.
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 7 mins
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Shows views of Yosemite National Park including 'Big Tree Lodge,' 'Wawona Tunnel Trees,' rock formations, and streams. Tourists fish in a stream, stroll along a forest path, and ride horses and bicycles in the park. CCC men work in the park.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1937
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Forests, Land conservation, National parks, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Land of Ten Thousand Lakes
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1901), 8 mins
Shows the lakes and forests of Minnesota. Tourists sail boats on a lake, cook on an outdoor grill, picnic at outdoor tables, and swim and fish in lakes.
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1901), 8 mins
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Shows the lakes and forests of Minnesota. Tourists sail boats on a lake, cook on an outdoor grill, picnic at outdoor tables, and swim and fish in lakes.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1901
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
National parks, Forests, Lakes, Climate and the Environment, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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A National Program in the Tennessee Valley
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1936), 37 mins
Reel 1 shows a dam, generators, power lines and a power house; workers constructing a dam with steam shovels and other machinery; the flooded Tennessee River; and views of horse drawn coal cars, deserted farms, and eroded land. President Roosevelt addresses Congress requesting the creation of TVA. Shows Wilson dam...
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1936), 37 mins
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Reel 1 shows a dam, generators, power lines and a power house; workers constructing a dam with steam shovels and other machinery; the flooded Tennessee River; and views of horse drawn coal cars, deserted farms, and eroded land. President Roosevelt addresses Congress requesting the creation of TVA. Shows Wilson dam and powerhouse at Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Norris dam under construction. Reel 2 shows views of laborers operating dump trucks, drills...
Reel 1 shows a dam, generators, power lines and a power house; workers constructing a dam with steam shovels and other machinery; the flooded Tennessee River; and views of horse drawn coal cars, deserted farms, and eroded land. President Roosevelt addresses Congress requesting the creation of TVA. Shows Wilson dam and powerhouse at Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Norris dam under construction. Reel 2 shows views of laborers operating dump trucks, drills, steam shovels, and other equipment to construct Norris dam. Mrs. Roosevelt, Arthur E. Morgan, and David Lilienthal inspect Norris dam site. Includes an aerial view of the town of Norris. Part 3 shows the library, bank, dormitories, homes, and cafeteria for workers in Norris, and views of machine shops and trade schools. Workers watch a track meet. Wheeler dam is shown under construction. Rock is drilled and blasted, power shovels scoop up the rock, and concrete is poured into forms. President Roosevelt arrives in a motorcade, inspects the TVA area, and speaks. Reel 4 shows a drill taking a rock core sample, men chopping down trees and burning brush, and men spraying river banks. Includes views of eroded land and a fertilizer factory. Reel 5, land is contour plowed to prevent erosion. Water flows over Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals. Scenes of city streets and building illustrate the blessings of electric power from TVA. Contrasts the old animal and human muscle methods of performing farm chores with the modern electrical way.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1936
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Conservation of natural resources, Energy resources, Civil engineering, Climate and the Environment, Science and Technology, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Navajo Indians
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 10 mins
Shows various views of Navajo Indians. Includes views of a rodeo, an Indian plowing with a horse-drawn plow, an Indian child saying grace before a meal, children playing baseball and football, little girls studying at their school desks, girls sewing and ironing, and Indians engaged in livestock raising and handic...
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 10 mins
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Shows various views of Navajo Indians. Includes views of a rodeo, an Indian plowing with a horse-drawn plow, an Indian child saying grace before a meal, children playing baseball and football, little girls studying at their school desks, girls sewing and ironing, and Indians engaged in livestock raising and handicrafts.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1937
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
American Indians, Family and Culture, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Navajo, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Old Autos on Parade for Reclamation
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1938), 4 mins
People dressed in old-fashioned costumes drive old automobiles and ride old bicycles in a parade through Washington, D.C., as part of a publicity campaign to encourage land reclamation.
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1938), 4 mins
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People dressed in old-fashioned costumes drive old automobiles and ride old bicycles in a parade through Washington, D.C., as part of a publicity campaign to encourage land reclamation.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1938
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Land use, Cars, Automobile industry, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Outdoors in the Garden State
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 16 mins
On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey Cit...
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1937), 16 mins
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On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey City. Reel 2 shows CCC men working on bridges and drains, painting, exercising, and engaging in other activities in South Mountain Reserva...
On New Jersey's State parks. Reel 1 shows views of rivers, lakes, and other points of interest in Palisades Interstate Park, High Point Park, Watchung Reservation State Park. CCC men clear underbrush, cut dead limbs off trees, work on picnic grounds, and spray destructive caterpillars. Includes views of Jersey City. Reel 2 shows CCC men working on bridges and drains, painting, exercising, and engaging in other activities in South Mountain Reservation and in Parvin State Park. Includes views of the forest, lakes, streams, rustic bridges, and waterfowl. A Negro CCC jazz band plays.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1937
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Conservation of natural resources, State and provincial parks, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Pilgrim Forests
produced by United States. National Park Service (District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1934), 20 mins
On State parks in New England. Reel 1 shows the Maine coast, Bar Harbor, and Baxter and Moose Brook State Parks; picnickers cook on a grill; CCC men work in the forests. Shows Connecticut's Acculney State Park. Oxen pull up stumps of trees. Horses pull cart loads of lumber. Reel 2 shows Connecticut's Proctor and E...
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produced by United States. National Park Service (District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1934), 20 mins
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On State parks in New England. Reel 1 shows the Maine coast, Bar Harbor, and Baxter and Moose Brook State Parks; picnickers cook on a grill; CCC men work in the forests. Shows Connecticut's Acculney State Park. Oxen pull up stumps of trees. Horses pull cart loads of lumber. Reel 2 shows Connecticut's Proctor and Elmore State Parks, Virginia's Dorlim State Park, and Massachusetts' Mohawk Trail and Savoy State Parks. Includes views of picnickers an...
On State parks in New England. Reel 1 shows the Maine coast, Bar Harbor, and Baxter and Moose Brook State Parks; picnickers cook on a grill; CCC men work in the forests. Shows Connecticut's Acculney State Park. Oxen pull up stumps of trees. Horses pull cart loads of lumber. Reel 2 shows Connecticut's Proctor and Elmore State Parks, Virginia's Dorlim State Park, and Massachusetts' Mohawk Trail and Savoy State Parks. Includes views of picnickers and hikers, sawmill operations, fishing, and road construction in the parks.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
United States. National Park Service
Date Published / Released
1934
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
State and provincial parks, Forests, National parks, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Rainbow of the Desert: Zion National Park
(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1938), 22 mins
Scenic views in the Zion National Park of Utah. Reel 1 shows canyons, cliffs, the Virgin River at flood stage, cliff dwellings, and relics of Utah's colonization by the Mormons exhibited in the Zion Museum. Reel 2 shows camping areas and tourist lodges, native vegetation, and views along park roads.
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(District of Columbia: United States. Department of the Interior, 1938), 22 mins
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Scenic views in the Zion National Park of Utah. Reel 1 shows canyons, cliffs, the Virgin River at flood stage, cliff dwellings, and relics of Utah's colonization by the Mormons exhibited in the Zion Museum. Reel 2 shows camping areas and tourist lodges, native vegetation, and views along park roads.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1938
Publisher
United States. Department of the Interior
Topic / Theme
Geophysical features, National parks, Climate and the Environment, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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