Summary Information

Title: Americans at Work Films
Inclusive Dates: 1959-1961

Call Number: CA 779-CA 855; CC 565

Quantity: 78 films (16 mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Americans at Work, a series of films presented by the AFL-CIO for television broadcast and for distribution to civic, community, and labor groups. The films were designed to introduce Americans to the industries represented by the labor federation. The films document laborers in a variety of production and service environments. The Society holds 78 of the original 100 or so films. All films are 16 mm, black and white with sound, and have a running time of about 13 minutes.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ca779

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