Sherman Grinberg Film Library
US farmers give their opinions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act
Title card: 'The Voice of Our Farmers' / newspaper story headline 'Roosevelt refuses to surrender' superimposed over EXT US Capitol / wipe / newspaper story 'New Bonus Plan to be Pushed At Once if Veto is Upheld' concerning Bonus...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Egyptian cotton farmers drop their prized crop
VOICED: Egyptian cotton farmers drop their prized crop
TED-Ed
Why Is Cotton in Everything?
Imagine wearing a suit of armor made of quilted cotton. Inca warriors did and found it very effective. Viewers of a fascinating video learn about how the growth of cotton cells makes this plant so strong and versatile. Also included in...
California Academy of Science
The Chemistry of Clothes
Synthetic materials increase in popularity every year. Exploring Energy takes on the chemistry behind synthetic materials, including polyester. The resource opens with a video explaining the difference between natural and synthetic...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Like a Family: Work and Protest
Excellent information on the textile mills of the 1920s and 30s. Problems such as production and demand, strikes, and the General Strike of 1934 are discussed. Included are first person accounts.