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The March of Time - Texas (1949)
Paul and Elizabeth Nelson
Sound | 1949 | B/W | English

Categories:
1940s
Newsreels
Ranching and Agriculture
Oil Industry
Texas State Capitol Building
Cinema Bomar Collection
Industry and Commerce
Armed Forces
San Jacinto Monument
The Alamo
San Antonio
Bexar County
Houston
Harris County
Austin
Travis County
Colleges and Universities
Texas Locations:
Dallas County
Harris County
Jefferson County
Nueces County
Parker County
Travis County
Uvalde County
Zavala County
Dallas
Houston
Austin
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Weatherford
Uvalde
Crystal City
San Antonio
Bexar County

This 1949 episode of The March of Time profiles the great state of Texas, discussing prominent citizens, industries, cities, ports, and contributions to the war effort in World War II. Included are scenes of John Nance Garner, Tom Connally, Sam Rayburn, and Jesse H. Jones. The state’s size, wealth of resources, and pride are emphasized to the audience. Please note that the episode is incomplete.

 

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