The Real West Reel 1 · Part 5

Description

This film documents the settlement of the American West in the latter half of the 19th century. The film depicts the colonization and eventual urbanization of the West; describes the effect that westward expansion had on Native Americans; shows where the westward migration began (on the river towns of the Missouri River) and where it ended (at the gold fields of California, 2,500 miles away); and pictures gold and silver miners, cowboys, immigrants, railroad builders, famous outlaws and sheriffs, camp followers, and ordinary citizens looking for a new life. The film was produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and narrated by Gary Cooper.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities