THE GREAT RIVER OF THE WEST—THE COLUMBIA

Series: Northwest History-Geography Series

Duration: 22 min

Year Published: 1961

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Two main sections characterize the film: History is shown in the form of the late 18th century fur-trading sea captains, the early 19th century fur-trading overland surveyors, and the first official United States exploring expedition — all within a fifteen-year period. Physical geography is the theme of the second section: Natural lakes, man-made lakes, and tremendous hydro-electric power.

Complete Record: Series: Northwest history-geography series Source: Mover Interest level: p-el-jh-sh-c-ad Guide: Guide Price: $250 Format: sd color Catalog numbers: LC card Fi A 61-364

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)