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Camp Ripley WPA Projects, Part 2, 1937 - 1939

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: VM 2

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

  • 1937 - 1939

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

Abstract

Shows scenes of the work being done by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) at Camp Ripley. Scenes include the installation of a 15,000 gallon oil storage tank, grading roads, and clearing timber.

Original Film

Gauge: 16mm; Approx. length: 325 ft; Duration: 13:33 Black and white; Silent

Acknowledgement of Support

This film was digitized with financial support from the National Film Preservation Foundation.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum Repository

Contact:
Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
Camp Ripley
15000 Highway 115
Little Falls MN 56345 United States