Back to Search Results

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  View Our Index
15,000 Years Underground
Description: Mining of diatomite, aka diatomaceous earth in Lompoc, CA
Loading the player...

Log in to Download Large mp4 File

Find Similar

Send This Clip

If you wish to order less than the entire clip, enter the in and out time codes (00:00:00:00 to 00:00:00:00) in this box and click one of the links below

Add to Cart

Request a research DVD

Clip #: MF-26A-7
Length: 3:33
Year: 1955
Color: B/W
Sound: Sound
Library: TFA Network
Decade: 1950s
Region: North America
Country: United States
State: California
Subject: Mining
Original: 16mm
Keywords:
1950s, Lompoc, CA, mines, mining, diatomite, diatomaceous earth, air conditioned power shovels, tractors, trucks, Johns-Manville Corporation, miners, workers, diatomite being scooped out and transported to processing plant, diatomite being dumped out of truck at top of “glory hole” excavation down to trains in tunnels, freight train transporting diatomite, processing plant, plant emergency room, female medical practitioner examining male patient, diatomite being processed in rotary kilns, rotoclone, steam from kilns being exhausted into atmosphere, male worker removing processed diatomite powder from kiln, packing room, male worker wearing filter mask filling Hyflo super-cel sacks, sack traveling on conveyor, male worker transporting stacked sacks on forklift, male worker wearing respirator vacuuming plant floor with industrial vacuum, freight train traveling through rural area

The Travel Film Archive reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image or clip. If you violate our intellectual property you may be liable for: actual damages, loss of income, and profits you derive from the use of this image or clip, and, where appropriate, the costs of collection and/or statutory damages up to $150,000 (USD).
Download Large mp4 File (click once) Download Large mp4 File (click once)
Back to top