The Mining and smelting of copper

United States, 1950

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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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Credits

production company

Eastman Classroom Films

Duration

00:09:43:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1950

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 → Documentary films - United States

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Places → Montana

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Silent films

Sound/audio

Silent

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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