Chamber of Commerce Reviews Busy War Year (1942)

Duration: 53:10:00

Year Published: 1942

Sound: No Sound on Film

Description: Produced by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, this government film reviews happenings and developments in the city in 1942—a “busy war year.” Following the United States’ entrance into World War II the previous December, the Texas capital city contributes to the war effort by collecting scrap metal and welcoming a reserve military force to Camp Mabry. 1942 also saw the opening of Bergstrom Army Air Field in Austin and Camp Swift in nearby Bastrop. Beyond the home front, the film also highlights Austin civil life and industrial activity, as well as the increased traffic that comes from population growth. Please note, the film was likely intended to include sound, but the sound is currently missing.