1. "It's only the beginning" (10:15)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Describes the importance of industrial research in satisfying consumer needs and meeting competition. Shows through animation the large expenditure of time and money that has gone into the development of nylon, as well as into unsuccessful attempts to develop new products.

9. A day of Thanksgiving (12:34)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
Centron Corporation
Summary:
Tells the story of a typical American family, and how they use Thanksgiving Day as the occasion to review the freedoms and privileges which they enjoy in their everyday living under the American way of life. Shows how they come to remember that they have much more to be thankful for than just the usual symbols associated with Thanksgiving Day.

10. American Cancer Society "PSA" (00:59)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
American Cancer Society
Summary:
A public service announcement for the American Cancer Society in which a doctor walks down a hospital corridor while addressing the camera about how money raised for cancer research is being spent. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

11. American Cancer Society [unknown title] (00:59)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
American Cancer Society
Summary:
A public service announcement from the American Cancer Society in which a man buying cigarettes from a vending machine is juxtaposed with shots of casino games, rolling dice, and a horse race. The vending machine dispenses a carton of cigarettes as an offscreen male narrator states, "You lose." Submitted for the Clio Awards.

12. American Cancer Society, New York Division "PSA" (00:59)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
American Cancer Society, New York Division
Summary:
A public service announcement from the American Cancer Society in which a woman takes a shower while an offscreen female narrator urges viewers to give themselves a monthly breast self-examination. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

13. American Institute of Architects "PSA" (00:57)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
American Institute of Architects
Summary:
A public service announcement from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in which the song "America the Beautiful" plays ironically over still images of trash, poverty, and destitution in an inner city ghetto. An offscreen male narrator says that if the viewer does not think the song and pictures go together, they need to "change the pictures." The narrator states that the AIA is "trying to" enact this change. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

14. Arco & Sinclair "PSA" (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Atlantic Richfield Company, Sinclair Oil
Summary:
A public service announcement from the Atlantic Richfield oil company (ARCO) announcing their acquisition of Sinclair Oil and phasing out of Sinclair's dinosaur logo. The ad features an animation of a dinosaur telling an ARCO executive that he is retiring to live in Miami. As the dinosaur leaves, an offscreen male narrator states that the end of one era means the beginning of another. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

17. Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors [unknown title] (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Baskin-Robbins
Summary:
An advertisement for Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors ice cream in which a variety of animated characters try different flavors while a narrator describes the company's offerings.

19. Beatrice Foods Meadow Gold Ice Cream [unknown title] (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Beatrice Foods
Summary:
An advertisement for Beatric Foods Meadow Gold ice cream in which a narrator drops scoops of three flavors of ice cream from the top of the Leaning Tower of Piza in order to determine the bounce quality of each variety, and a boy runs to the bottom and takes one of the scoops into a dish and eats it.

22. Bugles "Supermarket" (01:11)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Bugles
Summary:
An advertisement for Bugles snack food in which a narrator describes the plot by potato chips to keep Bugles away from consumers in the supermarket.

23. Citizens for Clean Air "PSA" (00:59)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Citizens for Clean Air
Summary:
A public service announcement from the Citizens for Clean Air in which the close-up and audio of a man breathing overlays shots of cars, planes, factory chimneys, and other sources of air pollution. An offscreen male narrator describes the many kinds of pollutants in the air we breathe and urges the viewer to write to the organization's address. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

24. Costa Rica (17:05)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Studies varied aspects of life in present-day Costa Rica. Shows the increasing trend toward private enterprise; federal measures such as STICA to promote cooperative agriculture; the Catholic Church's contribution to labor and to social welfare through its hospitals and schools; and the people's active interest in Pan-American solidarity. Describes the country's democratic form of government. Discusses the ever-present inflationary problem arising from the lack of balance between exports and imports.

25. Dairy Queen "Family Road Trip" (01:02)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Dairy Queen
Summary:
An advertisement for Dairy Queen ice cream in which a family takes a road trip and the parents forget their son at the Dairy Queen, and they travel back to find him enjoying a sundae.

26. Dairy Queen "Mailman" (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Dairy Queen
Summary:
An advertisement for Dairy Queen ice cream in which a mailman takes a break to eat a banana split and laughs as a dog tries to perform tricks in order to eat some of the ice cream.

27. Dairy Queen "Teen Idol" (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Dairy Queen
Summary:
An advertisement for Dairy Queen ice cream in which a Monkees-esque teen idol runs from a group of fans and travels to the Dairy Queen and feels refreshed.

28. Decoration (1:10:40)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
Harold Otwell, Karl Martz, Robert Gobrecht, George Fleetwood, Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows a skilled ceramist applying designs on several ceramic pieces prior to final firing. He uses the clay itself, a comb, a piece of burlap, or clay stamps to create textured designs. Other decoration methods illustrated include colored glazes, clay slip, "Mishima," sgraffito, and wax resist. Shows samples of representative pieces after decoration and firing.

29. Defense of the Western hemisphere (16:56)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Traces the development of the Good Neighbor Policy, the Rio Treaty against aggression, and the Organization of American States set up at Bogota. Describes the importance to the Western Hemisphere of NATO and the U.N. military action in Korea. Stresses the economic interdependence of the American countries and the responsibility of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.

30. Designing a set (10:10)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Describes each step in planning and designing a stage set. Shows how the realization of the set emerges from rough sketches and a scaled model.

31. Family Portrait (25:02)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Documents some of the characteristics of Britain from which the Festival of Britain drew its inspiration. Presents a kaleidoscopic view of Britain and her people, emphasizing how the deeply rooted traditions are constantly being adapted to meet the changing circumstances of the twentieth-century life. Many of the scenes are from Greenwich, England.

35. Foremost "Big Dip" (01:02)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Foremost
Summary:
An advertisement for Big Dip "ice milk" in which an animated man tells an ice cream scoop about the product and the scoop creates a sculpture of the Eifell Tower out of the ice milk.

36. General Electric "Men Helping Man" (01:03)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
General Electric
Summary:
An advertisement for General Electric garbage disposals in which an offscreen male narrator describes the disease risk from common houseflies and how the town of Jasper, Indiana eradicated most of their flies through reforming garbage collection and installing GE kitchen disposals. Close-ups of flies and footage of Jasper accompany the narration. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

37. General Electric "Men Helping Man" (01:30)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
General Electric
Summary:
An advertisement for General Electric in which actor and Native American chief Dan George talks about the significance of Lake Tahoe to his people. An offscreen male narrator discusses how General Electric's sewage treatment systems allow Lake Tahoe to remain one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

38. General Motors "GM Is Doing It" (01:01)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
General Motors
Summary:
An advertisement for General Motors in which a male narrator describes the company's initiative in designing a windshield that can withstand the impact of stones. Two test drives, first with a regular windshield and the second with GM's more damage-resistant windshield, are demonstrated, and the narrator argues that the new windshields are further proof that GM cares about keeping consumer repair costs down. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

39. George Washington. (18:38)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Traces the development of the qualities and skills which made George Washington the builder of the American nation. Portrays events of his boyhood and during the French and Indian Wars: illustrates his trials and triumphs as military leader and as organizer of the movement to frame the Constitution; and reveals his difficulties and successes as first President of the United States. For junior and senior high school grades and adult groups.

40. Getting ready emotionally (11:04)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Sixth in the "Are You Ready for Service?" series. Shows the emotional stresses that must be faced in military service because of homesickness, having to take orders and responsibilities, and having to learn to kill. Advises young men to prepare for the new experiences by taking school assignments as orders, doing jobs well without arguing, taking temporary jobs away from home, and going to church.

41. Getting ready morally (11:12)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Seventh in the "Are You Ready for Service?" series. Compares the experiences and moral behavior of two young men in the Navy. One was prepared for necessary decisions, while the other had no clear picture of himself. The latter becomes one of a group of irresponsible men, eventually becomes disgusted, seeks the help of a steadier acquaintance, and straightens out his problems. Recommends that young men get ready to make any decisions they might meet in new surroundings.

42. Getting ready physically (10:50)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Fifth in the "Are You Ready for Service?" series. Illustrates the great demands on physical strength and endurance in the service, and recommends that young men in high school consider how much time they have to get ready. Suggests a complete physical examination, having defects remedied if possible, taking tests of physical performance, and planning toward physical fitness with a program of activities.

43. Giving the Rorschach test : Klopfer method (10:35)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Illustrates the procedure of administering the Rorschach ink-blot psychological test through a sample interview between a subject and an examiner. Shows the ink-blot first in its true form, then structures the pattern through animation to fit the concept as seen by the subject. Concludes with review questions concerning the administration of such a test.

44. Glass Container Manufacturers Institute "Make Love, Not Litter" (01:00)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Glass Container Manufacturers Institute
Summary:
A public service announcement from the Glass Container Manufacturers Institute in which a young man and woman leave various forms of litter around a city as they have fun on a date. An offscreen male narrator implores the viewer on behalf of glass manufacturers to "make love, not litter" and "keep America beautiful." Submitted for the Clio Awards.

45. Glass Container Manufacturers Institute "PSA" (01:03)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Glass Container Manufacturers Institute
Summary:
A public service announcement from the Glass Container Manufacturers Institute in which an offscreen narrator describes the steps for how recycled glass is processed and formed into new products over shots from a recycling plant and an automated bottling assembly line. The narrator tells the viewer that the bottle they used last week may form part of the future bottle they will use next week. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

46. Grass Roots (20:30)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
Feil, Edward
Summary:
This film was made for our local Republican organization and is intended to show what the importance of the individual from his vote to actually doing volunteer help a the precinct level if he or she wants a change this November. - Taken from a page typewritten by Edward Feil

47. GT&E "Billboard" (02:00)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
GT&E
Summary:
An advertisement for General Telephone and Electronics by which a narrator describes the work of Sylvania Lighting while a rapid succession of shots play displaying various ways the products are used.

49. Highlights of the state basketball tourney 1951 (32:37)

Date:
1951
Summary:
"Over 15,000 basketball fans have traveled from all over the Hoosier state to witness the final game of the 40th annual Indiana High School Basketball tournament series." This compilation shows clips from each of the games of the final four teams at the 1951 IHSAA basketball finals with commentary. Includes footage of the crowd and cheerleaders during the games. First semi-final game: Crispus Attucks, an all-black team from Indianapolis vs. F.J. Reitz (called "Evansville Reitz" by IHSAA), an all-white team from Evansville. Public schools in Indiana were not integrated until the 1960's. Final score: Reitz (66), Crispus Attucks (59). Second semi-final game: Lafayette Jefferson vs. Muncie Central. Final score: Lafayette Jefferson (41), Muncie Central (51). Final game: Reitz vs. Muncie Central. Final score: Muncie Central (60), Reitz (58). Concludes with awards presentation for the season.