Camp Ripley WPA Projects, Part 2, 1937 - 1939
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Minnesota. Adjutant General's Office (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum Repository
Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
Camp Ripley
15000 Highway 115
Little Falls MN 56345 United States
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