Iowa Farm Youth School (1941)

Description: This silent film shows some of the activities at the first Farm Youth School held at Iowa State in the summer of 1941. Includes carpentry work in the farm mechanics class, sights around campus such as the library entrance and the campanile, and a bus trip to Des Moines for a luncheon with Bankers Life Company President Nollen and Iowa State President Friley and a visit to the state capitol. Also shows some of their fun activities such as dance and swim lessons, softball, croquet, darts, and volleyball along with projects such as radio broadcasts over WOI and WHO, the student council, working on the "Farm Youth Times" newspaper, and the taking of a group photograph.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ult2ze1rEMo

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