Review of 59th Field Artillery Brigade, 1934

Item — Multiple Containers

Identifier: VM 2

Staff Only

Review of the 59th Field Artillery Brigade, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, Minnesota

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains films that were produced by and for the Adjutant General's Office. The originals were recorded on 16mm films. Some items have been digitized through grants provided by the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as well as the National Film Preservation Foundation.

Dates

1934

Access to Materials

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 150 Cubic Feet (97 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Shows scenes of Governor Floyd B. Olson and Adjutant General E.A. Walsh reviewing the 59th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Ripley in 1934. Scenes include the 135th Infantry Regiment, 59th Field Artillery Brigade, and the 92nd Infantry Brigade marching past the officers as they are being reviewed. Also shown are some of the buildings and wildlife at Camp Ripley, a flyover by the 109th Observation Squadron, and a soldier chariot race with soldiers pulling the chariots.

Original Film

Gauge: 16mm; Approx. Length: 350 ft; Duration: 11:29; Black and white; Silent

Acknowledgement of Support

This publication was made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Any views, findings, opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Historical Society, or the Minnesota Historic Resources Advisory Committee.