The Vanishing Prairie

The Vanishing Prairie is a 1954 American documentary film directed by James Algar and released by Walt Disney Productions.

The theme music was given a set of lyrics by Hazel "Gil" George. It was rechristened as "Pioneer's Prayer" in Westward Ho, the Wagons!, a western film about pioneers on the Oregon Trail.

The Vanishing Prairie was released on video in 1985, and 1993 in United States.

Awards

 * 5th Berlin International Film Festival: Big Gold Medal (Documentaries and Culture Films)
 * Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature (1954)