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Friendly Waters, 1957

 Item

Scope and Contents

- Sound - 16 mm - 00:06:45 Tells the story of the floods that occurred in the Southwest in the spring of 1957. Shows the land treatment and flood-water-retarding dams operate to prevent flood damages within a watershed. Scenes taken at the height of the 1957 floods in Texas and Oklahoma. Although one section of the country is portrayed, the film is useful in explaining some of the principles and functions of the watershed protection throughout the United States.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Please be aware that viewing a movie from this collection in the Special Collections reading room cannot be guaranteed. Access depends on the physical condition of the film. Due to the age and fragility of the materials, preservation treatment and digitization may be required even for previewing a title to prevent damage. Researchers are encouraged to inquire about the condition and access options for specific films. Contact Special Collections for access.

The film collection is not digitized in full; a few titles are available as digital copies. NAL digitizes the motion pictures as funding is available. For inquiries regarding specific titles or to request digitization, please check with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA may have certain titles already digitized, or you can request digitization services from their approved vendors for a fee. For detailed information on NARA's film holdings and contact specifics for their film section, please visit their official website at Archives.gov. You can navigate to their "Research Our Collections" or "Contact Us" sections and look for departments related to motion pictures, audiovisual records, or film archives for the most direct contact.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

From the Collection: French

From the Collection: German

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

https://www.nal.usda.gov/collections/special-collections
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