Austin Chamber of Commerce Activities (1938)

Duration: 0:58:11

Year Published: 1938

Sound: silent

Description: Produced by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, this industrial film summarizes the activities and accomplishments of different chamber bureaus throughout 1938, presenting a snapshot of the Capital City on the eve of its centennial. The Agricultural Bureau profiles a successful fruit tree-planting youth program, cotton farming, young women in 4-H Club, and a corn-pulling contest. The Civic Affairs Bureau describes efforts to improve the city's health and fire safety, the Austin Yacht Club's sailboat race, and the new City Hall building. Promoting Austin to outsiders through maps, pamphlets, and brochures is the Convention and Publicity Bureau. This segment also features the city Garden Club, the State Swim Meet, a parade, and a barbecue. The Educational Bureau recaps the lectures and educational films presented through the year, shows highlights of the annual Round-Up parade at UT Austin and the Texas Relays, and describes Austin's efforts to aid the victims of the San Saba flood. The final segment recounts the work of the Industrial Bureau, including the welcome baskets given to new Austin residents and the construction of the Austin Dam.