T.V.A.

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Date
1940
Main contributors
Tennessee Valley Authority; National Defense Advisory Committee
Summary
Narration introduces this report as "the story of the development of the Tennessee River," showing ongoing construction of major public works projects conducted under the Tennessee Valley Authority, including dams and hydroelectric plants. Touts the harnessing of waterpower to generate electricity for industry and farmers. Lists the improvements to quality of life in the region brought by electricity, including home amenities, pumped water for irrigation, and community refrigeration for food storage. Emphasizes the development of fertilizer manufacturing, as well as munitions and aluminum for defense industries.  Includes footage of Wilson dam, Norris dam, Wheeler dam, Pickwick Landing dam, Guntersville dam, Chickamauga dam, and Watts Bar dam and generating station.
Contributors
Arch A. Mercey : producer; Philip Martin Jr. : technical supervisor; Floyd Crosby : photography; Carl Pryer : photography; Thomas Chalmers : voice; William L. Sturdevant; Robert W. Horton
Locations
Muscle Shoals, AL, U.S.; Andersonville, TN, U.S.; Rogersville, AL, U.S.; Pickwick Landing Dam, TN, U.S.; Gunterville, AL, U.S.; Chickamauga Dam, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.; Watts Bar Dam, TN, U.S.
Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Physical Description
1 film reel (20 min.) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm 

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