Manufacturing/ Industry

1950s

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“Bark, but no Bite!” Skull and matches sign. A firework plant. Woman…

1950s

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This clip shows how electricians connect wires, MS of man connecting…

1950s

13168_10664_fabricated_firewood

“Fabricated Firewood!” What to do with sawdust. Presto logs, sawdust…

1950s

13167_10663_working_for_welcome

This clip shows parts of a rural community, people digging and a…

1950s

13168_10664_gems_in_dust

“Gem in the Dust!” A woman who sells coal jewelry. Woman selecting…

1950s

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This clip shows how sprinklers are made. MS of sprinklers going off. WS…

1950s

13168_10664_more_power_to_householder

“More Power to the Houeseholder!” Lawnmower production. A motorized…

1950s

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This clip shows a sprinkler being assembled and used in someone’s field…

1950s

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“Prennial Pleaser!” Ice cream cone production. A man emptying out a bag…

1950s

13167_10662_preparing_for_disaster

“Preparing for Disaster!” Scenes of fires and other disasters. Workers…

1950s

13167_10662_public_movie_mogul

“John Q. Public, Movie Mogul!” A man films his family with a camera. A…

1950s

13167_10662_reno_keeps_rolling

“Reno Keeps Rolling!” Flashing neon signs in Reno at night. Reno…