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Description

This silent, color film contains footage of soldiers training for mountaineering during World War Two. The film begins with title cards and views of men climbing rocks in the woods. Men can be seen practicing their mountaineering skills in uniform, and watching other men climb rocks in the area. In addition to rock climbing, there are views of men ice skating, skiing, playing with birds, as well as natural views of the West Virginia wilderness. Towards the end of the film, there is footage of the men during their leisure time, such as relaxing, reading, cooking and interacting with one another.

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Title
The Taking of Seneca Rock: A Random Record of the Army Climbing School in the West Virginia Mountain Maneuver Area
Creator
Brower, David, | d1912-2000|, Director
Published
Sierra Club, United States, 1940
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Full Collection Name
David Ross Brower Motion Picture Collection
Project Name
Moving Images from Environmental Movements in the West, 1920-2000
Other Identifiers
Motion Picture 999 C:2
Subject (Topic)
Seneca Rocks, (W. Va.)
West Virginia
World War II
Soldier's Training
Mountaineering
Rock climbing
Brower, David, 1912-2000
Conservationists
Environmentalists
Geographic Coverage
Pendleton County (W.Va.)
Type
Video
Format
Documentaries
Factual films
Extent
1 film reel (32:54)
Other Physical Details
silent, color
Dimensions
16mm
Archive
The Bancroft Library
Note
Filmed at 18 frames per second.
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