Frontiers of the Future (A Screen Editorial With Lowell Thomas)

Frontiers of the Future (A Screen Editorial With Lowell Thomas), an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Produced to convince Depression-weary Americans that new frontiers still lay ahead. Excellent compilation of stock shots of 1930s-era manufacturing, research laboratories and industry.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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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 Frontiers of the Future (A Screen Editorial With Lowell Thomas).

Produced to convince Depression-weary Americans that new frontiers still lay ahead. Excellent compilation of stock shots of 1930s-era manufacturing, research laboratories and industry.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesFrontiers of the Future (A Screen Editorial With Lowell Thomas)

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