Pioneer mill

Shows how corn meal was ground in a large water-powered mill by farmers in the Midwest during the 19th century. Illustrates the importance of the miller., Describes briefly the arduous processes by which the early settlers ground corn in their homes and focuses on the construction and operation of large water-powered mills. Shows farmers bringing their sacks of corn by horseback to the miller who, for a portion of the flour, grinds the grain to the desired texture, while the farmers catch up on the latest news. Explains the miller's activities as he goes through each step of the grinding process.

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Shows how corn meal was ground in a large water-powered mill by farmers in the Midwest during the 19th century. Illustrates the importance of the miller., Describes briefly the arduous processes by which the early settlers ground corn in their homes and focuses on the construction and operation of large water-powered mills. Shows farmers bringing their sacks of corn by horseback to the miller who, for a portion of the flour, grinds the grain to the desired texture, while the farmers catch up on the latest news. Explains the miller's activities as he goes through each step of the grinding process.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

More in Pioneer Life Series

  1. New England Sea Community
  2. CANDLE MAKING 1940
  3. SPINNING WHEEL 1940
  4. PLACER GOLD 1941
  5. THE LOOM 1943
  6. Long Journey West: 1820 1960
  7. Northeast Farm Community. 1960
  8. Pioneer Spinning And Weaving 1960
  9. The Pioneer Blacksmith 1961
  10. The Pioneer Blacksmith 1962
  11. Pioneer Mill 1972
  12. Pioneer mill 1972

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. U.S. Copyright Office, Catalog of Copyright Entries (renewals, 1970–1978) — copyright