Tennessee Valley 1936
Department of the Interior. Division of Motion Pictures
Industrial and advertising
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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, 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.
National Archives Identifier: 11704
Local Identifier: 48.73
Creator(s): Department of the Interior. Division of Motion Pictures. (? - ?) (Most Recent)
From: Series : Motion Picture Film Documentation of the Diverse Activities of the Department of the Interior, compiled 1916 - 1976
* Record Group 48: Records of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, 1826 - 2009
Level of Description: Item
Type(s) of Archival Materials: Moving Images
This item was produced or created: 1936
The creator compiled or maintained the series between: 1916 - 1976
General Note(s): Contributor: Producer, Tennessee Valley Authority
Access Restriction(s): Unrestricted
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