American Frontier (Part II)

American Frontier (Part II), an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Humanistic film showing the effects of an oil discovery on Williston, North Dakota and the surrounding region. The beginning of this movie is missing.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as American Frontier (Part II).

Humanistic film showing the effects of an oil discovery on Williston, North Dakota and the surrounding region. The beginning of this movie is missing.

Watch the film here, then open the archive record for its full description and file details.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesAmerican Frontier (Part II)

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