Negro Colleges In Wartime - 1944
Description
This short film shows the life of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the World War II era. Negro Colleges in Wartime. Education and training of African Americans as part of the World War II effort. Shotlist: Needed for war production, African-Americans are shown being trained and educated at traditionally Black colleges. African-American soldiers and sailors in uniform on campus. Aircraft flying classes. African-American students and scientists in laboratories. African-American women taking an automotive repair class are shown changing a car tire. Unusual footage of African-American women in laboratories, engineering study and other science/technical fields; also farm management. African-Americans involved in the study of agricultural production and animal husbandry are shown. Study of meteorology, the chemistry of explosives, medicine, radio communications, surveying and topography.
Metadata
Title: Negro Colleges In Wartime - 1944
Format:
Clean of Graphics: Yes
Type: Segment
Subject(s): WWII
Public Broadcasting Station or Institution: Public Domain
Original Broadcast/Publish Date: 01/01/1944
Runtime: 00:08:17
Main Asset File Size: 3.07 GB
Rights Information:
Sensitive Material: N/A
Special Instructions: N/A
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