| Planters Back Cotton Curb In Bankhead Act | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1511 |
| Catalog #: | 344070 | |
| Clip Number: | 344070-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 006-312-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:07:55 - 00:08:46 | |
| Location: | MONTGOMERY, AL | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FARMING: Fiber, Cotton FARMING: Harvest LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Alabama OCCUPATIONS: Laborers | |
| Description: | Rolling light in contrast and imagery The cotton belt approves the retention of the Bankhead Act during 1935 by a ratio of nine votes to one, continuing the federal policy of restricting production. The African American cotton pickers are working in the cotton fields singing. Bankhead Act tried provide for research into basic laws and principles relating to agriculture and to provide for the further development of cooperative agriculture extension work and the more complete endowment and support of land-grant colleges. | |
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