Pioneer mill

Series: Pioneer Life Series

Duration: 12

Year Published: 1972

Creator: Indiana University

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 5Jun72 · MP23295 (Jul-Dec 1972) Copyright holder: Indiana University

Description: 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.

Complete Record: 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.