Manufacturing/ Industry

1950s

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“Saving the Scrap!” Scrap metal plant. Workers cutting shapes out of…

1950s

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This clip shows research and development being carried out as well as…

1950s

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This clip shows how grinding wheels are made. WS of aluminum oxide on a…

1950s

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“Versatile Plastic!” Plastics industry. Lead being dipped and formed…

1950s

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This clip shows how pointe shoes for ballet are created. Different…

1950s

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This clip shows how people tested the effects of radiation. WS of man…

1950s

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“Washing without Water!” A older woman pumping water and same woman…

1950s

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This clip shows a man making a pointe shoe for ballet as well as little…

1950s

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This clip shows how bowling balls are manufactured. WS of man using…

1950s

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Mechanical refrigerator being assembled, inspected. Food being put on…

1950s

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This clip shows how faucets and aerators are made and packaged. MS of…

1950s

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MS of Marion Ladewig bowling a strike. LS of people bowling in a…