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The two Depression-era films in this series, one about the Dust Bowl and the other about the importance of the Mississippi, were selected to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Documenting the Face of America, produced in 2008, shows how FSA photographers chronicled the New Deal and Great Depression.

 Farm Security Administration Documentaries

Tuesdays at noon

Wells Library E174

Films:

The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936; 31 min.)  October 13
The River (1938; 25 min.)  October 20
Documenting the Face of America (2008; 60 min.)  October 27

This is the fourth year IU and community organizations have participated in the nationwide observance organized by the Society of American Archivists. In 2008, the Society of American Archivists recognized IU’s campaign as the best in the country.

For event details visit: www.indiana.edu/~libevent/09     All events are free and open to the public.