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Metadata
Title |
Untitled [WPA Projects] |
Object Name |
Film, Motion Picture |
Scope & Content |
Untitled [WPA Projects], 1939. Black and white silent film contains scenes of Ronald L. Campbell's work and home life. Several WPA projects are documented: building Flood Park; making adobe bricks; South San Francisco construction near the airport; coastwide tree trimming. Family scenes include: a child's birthday party; Campbell's wife and daughter; friends and family. Recorded on 16mm Agfa film, approximately 415'. Total time 00:17:58 |
Date |
1939 |
Creator |
Campbell, Ronald L. |
Catalog Number |
2022.045.001 |
Extent of Description |
One 16mm film reel, approximately 415'. Total time 00:17:58 |
Collection |
Archival - Audio/Visual |
Notes |
Can: "121659 / 16mm, silent, no leader / black white / Building Flood Park - / Making Adobe Bricks 1939 WPA / South S.F. - construction near airport / Coastside WPA project trimming trees / Reel #1 / Spielman/Campbell A1." Reel: "Spielman / / Campbell A / (650) 299-0104" 415' acetate film From [https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/flood-park-menlo-park-ca/] Accessed 10/10/2022 "Flood park 'was added in the 1930s. Under the direction of San Mateo Counter Planner Ronald Campbell, WPA (Works Progress Administration) workers transformed a windswept grainfield into a beautiful urban park. Campbell designed Flood Park in the style of early California ranch buildings, using adobe brick to create the caretakers cottage,restrooms, and administrative office building. This park soon became a popular place for locals to picnic and play."Includes:"WPA-built adobe building using native soils and redwood timbers from Memorial Park"from "Teachers' Guide to San Mateo County Parks'" |
Search Terms |
Campbell, Ronald L. Coastside Flood Park Menlo Park San Francisco International Airport (SFO) South San Francisco Works Progress Administration |
Subjects |
Bricklayers Children Family life Public works Workers |
People |
Campbell, Ronald L. |
Copyrights |
Copyright unknown. |
Credit line |
Courtsy of Lynn Spielman |