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181. Health in our community (13:27)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Donald A. Dukelow; Larry Yust
Summary:
Deals with the actions of community health organizations in their efforts to fight disease. Shows the functions of the department of health in preventing and controlling the spread of contagious di...

182. David Oistrakh : Mazurka by Zarzycki (05:25)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
George K. Arthur; David Oistrakh; Aleksander Zarzycki
Summary:
Presents the world-famous violinist David Oistrakh on concert stage as he plays Zarzycki's Mazurka. Uses close up photography to show the musician's techniques.

183. Little 500 (32:37)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University Audio-Visual Center

184. Dimpling and Countersinking (20:56)

Date:
1947
Main contributors:
Jam Handy Organization; Division of Visual Aids, United States Office of Education; Federal Security Agency
Summary:
Shows how dimpling and countersinking prepare metal for flush riveting, how to operate a dimpling machine, and how to countersink work for flush rivets.

185. The dolphin kick (08:16)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Jorhal Pictures; Francis Dixon
Summary:
Slow-motion and underwater photography are used in demonstrating how swimming students emulate the motins of the dolphin as they learn the dolphin kick, the accompanying body undulations and the bu...

186. Hopi horizons (20:42)

Date:
1946
Main contributors:
Mary L. De Give; Margaret Cussler; Social Documentary Films
Summary:
Shows the Hopi Indian as a farmer, herder, craftsman, and trader. Pictures how difficult it is for him to live on the desert, especially with some of the government controls. Gives the Indian a ch...

187. Determining molecular formulas (12:45)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Max J. Rosenberg; Ellis Katzman; Elbert C. Weaver
Summary:
Records an experiment in which the molecular weight of a compound is determined through knowledge of the percentage composition by weight of the compound and application of Avogadro's Law. Animatio...

188. Driving economically (17:47)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
National Commission on Safety Education, National Education Association
Summary:
Economical driving practices are suggested by a service station operator to a boy who has just received permission to drive the family car alone. Includes care of the car's finish, warming up of t...

189. 1968 Little 500 (26:39)

Date:
1968
Main contributors:
Robert Appelman
Summary:
A short film about the 1968 Little 500.

190. A glimpse of the past : prehistoric American Indians (09:34)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
Roland J. Faust; Robert L. Gobrecht ; Hugh N. Davis, Jr.
Summary:
Presents phases of prehistoric Native American life as revealed by archaeologists who study the features of early village sites and materials obtained from exploring them. Describes the structure o...

191. Acting in the twentieth century (29:10)

Alternative title:
Acting: the twentieth century; Plays and players
Date:
1960
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Explores the differences between American and European actors and the challenges of teaching acting in a liberal arts college. Arnold Moss is joined by a panel of theater educators and practitioner...

193. Basketball fundamentals (14:30)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Presents basic fundamentals of basketball. Coach Branch McCracken and the Indiana University basketball team demonstrate, in regular and slow-motion photography, ways of shooting, passing, dribblin...

194. Children Who Draw Pictures (37:48)

Date:
1959
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Summary:
Through free expression art activities, a teacher shows how children think, feel, and develop in a year at a Japanese school. Selects pupils from a first-grade class and traces their personality gr...

195. Defense of peace (11:33)

Alternative title:
Defense of the peace; U.N. at work
Date:
1958
Main contributors:
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Summary:
This episode illustrates global conflict zones in 1949 and the role of the United Nations in addressing them. It explains the structure and functions of key U.N. bodies, including the General Assem...

197. Donkeys (10:02)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Shows donkeys of all ages in a variety of moods.

199. Financial management (28:56)

Alternative title:
American business system
Date:
1963
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Explores the essential functions of a financial manager in organizing and financing business enterprises, from small retail operations to large corporations. The episode illustrates these roles thr...

200. Focus on behavior : the science of psychology. No two alike (29:07)

Alternative title:
No two alike; No 2 alike; Focus on behavior
Date:
1963
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Examines how psychologists are creating new testing methods to measure and enhance human abilities. Dr. Lloyd Humphreys of the University of Illinois demonstrates how tests were developed to select...