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People with a Purpose

Accession number: 
1947.0014
Production Years: 
1948

Languages:

Film Properties: 
Length (feet): 
900 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
27
Holding Institutions: 

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario: 16mm.

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario: 16mm.

Library and Archives Canada: 35mm, 16mm, VHS, Betacam.
"The history of the co-operative movement in Manitoba. Sequences show the history and work of the co-ops in many fields - grain elevators, creameries, retail stores, gasoline distribution, a farm implement factory. At camps and in study groups, young people and adults learn the theory behind the co-operative movement. The work of the credit unions is also described. The film ends with a speech by Mr. [Ranson], a Manitoba co-op leader. "

Bibliography: 

University of Waterloo Audiovisual Services Catalog.
"The cooperative movement in Manitoba. Sequences show the history and work of the co-ops in many fields—grain elevators, creameries, retail stores, gasoline distribution, and a farm implement factory. At camps and study groups, adults and young people from school-age upward learn the theory behind the cooperative movement."