Helicopter Delivers Church for Indians
Identifier
F.2012-03-0656j
Date Of Production
April 1948
Abstract
Construction materials are transported by helicopter to the floor of the Grand Canyon in order to build the St. Andrew’s Mission Church on April 12, 1948.
Description
This film shows a helicopter as it transports construction materials and a cross to the floor of the Grand Canyon where newly converted members of the Havasupai Indian tribe reside. On April 12, 1948, the St. Andrew’s Mission Church is constructed. Those in attendance include Episcopal Church Bishop Arthur B. Kinsolving, Missionary Bishop of Arizona who consecrates the church, as well as Reverend Robert P. Frazier who had ministered the community for several months prior to the church’s construction.
Run Time
2 min 12 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
79 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Kinsolving, Arthur B. (is participant)
Frazier, Robert P. (is participant)
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