Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Collection - Imperial Sugar Packing Department

Duration: 0:03:59

Sound: silent

Description: This short feature offers a behind-the-scenes look into the packing department at Imperial Sugar. From gathering and stamping bags to filling them with sugar, industrial machines assist workers with the steady process. Director Bob Bailey began his career in still photography, but shifted his focus to industrial and educational filmmaking of the Houston area by the 1930s. The subjects of his many films include the gas and petroleum industry, real estate business, natural disasters, and sports.