Copper is a conductor of electricity used for electrical wiring, prevents rust. Shows copper mining scenes in Arizona, Utah and Montana which produce three-quarters of copper mined in the USA. Also shows mining operations including smelting.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313935
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Montana
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mines and mineral resources
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)