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Elmer and Vivienne Johnson farming home movies, reel 4, 1945-1964

 File — Carton: 1, Reel: 4

Scope and Contents

Reel 4 shows the rice fields flooded with water for planting, and a crop duster flying over the rice fields to drop the germinated rice seed. Reel 4 also shows rice being harvested with a reaper, and bags of sown rice stacked and ready for transport. The reel depicts rice transported via a pipe above a platform on the left side of the harvester, and the bottom of the pipe is shaped like an inverted "Y" with a lever that can direct the rice down one side or another. A burlap bag is attached on the side for filling. Once the bag is full, it slides down to the ground where it is picked up.

Dates

  • 1945-1964

Conditions Governing Access

Due to the fragile nature of the format, access to the original film reels is restricted. Researchers must use digital copies that are available on California Revealed's website. https://californiarevealed.org/partner/california-historical-society

Extent

From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English