IRRIGATION

Duration: 15 min

Year Published: 1927

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc

Format: 16mm

Description: The Roosevelt project; the Imperial Valley project; irrigation of the region of San Diego. "One of the most important conquests of nature by man has been the increase of food production by irrigation. This film thru detailed illustrations gives an understanding of how the once barren desert land has been transformed into productive regions that add to our national wealth." A. W. Bork. "Not thorough. Not much about great dams." Collaborator. "Somewhat dated." A. W. Bork

Complete Record: Dewey number: 626 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c Guide Format/cost: 16-sl-$24 Distributors / rental: Not shown in source

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946