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Winter Wonderland (1939)

1939 · Short film · 10 min

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The Forest Service division of the Department of Agriculture (:12) brings a winter treat for travelers in the late 1930's early 1940's. This vintage travelogue invites viewers to various winter sport hotspots throughout the country. The first site visited is White Mountain National Forest situated in New Hampshire and Maine. This national park features the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic trails. It is also a part of the Appalachian Trail making it a hot spot for winter sport lovers. Snow lovers shop ski gear, play in the snow and explore. The Forest Service Department of Agriculture covers 193 million acres and was founded in 1905 by Glifford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt. The film features a score by the US Marine Band Orchestra conducted by the renowned Captain Taylor Branson (:23). He was the 20th leader serving over 40 years. In 1931, Branson inaugurated the "The Dream Hour" It was originally known as the "Hour for Shut-ins". A Winter Sports Bulletin of the National Forests advertises areas such as the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Coast Regions for a variety of recreational activities (:52). A woman tests out a set of new ski gloves (1:21). The store clerk demonstrates how to use ski poles (1:27). Wooden skis are smoothed (1:15). Vacationers spill from a shuttle car (1:34) and head for the 1939 Ford Station Wagon crusted in ice and snow (1:41). A sign welcomes viewers to White Mountain National Forest (1:51). Skis stick straight up in the…

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Running time
10 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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