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United States / 1941
Flatboatmen of the Frontier
Flatboatmen of the Frontier, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.
Presents a phase of pioneer agricultural economy in the early nineteenth century. Portrays Ohio Valley farmers as they fell trees, prepare the lumber, and build a flatboat to carry their produce down the river to market.
A CLOSER LOOK
The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Flatboatmen of the Frontier.
Presents a phase of pioneer agricultural economy in the early nineteenth century. Portrays Ohio Valley farmers as they fell trees, prepare the lumber, and build a flatboat to carry their produce down the river to market.
Watch the film here, then open the archive record for its full description and file details.
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