CEAH Interdisciplinary Series: Dr. Emily Kathryn Morgan presents Picturing Packing: Commercial Visions of the American Meat Industry
Date/Time: | Friday, 24 Jan 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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Location: | 302 Catt Hall |
Cost: | Free |
URL: | https://ceah.iastate.edu/2020/01/16/ceah...yn-morgan/ |
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Phone: | 515-294-7540 |
Channel: | Research |
Categories: | Arts, performances |
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In the early-to-mid twentieth century, photography played a key role in shaping public perceptions of industrial-scale meat production in the United States. Meatpacking companies and industry organizations regarded the camera as a trusted and crucial tool for publicizing their activities and promoting their success at generating a ready supply of inexpensive meat for everyday consumption.