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221. 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.

222. Little 500 (32:37)

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

223. 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.

224. 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...

225. 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...

226. 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...

227. 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...

228. 1968 Little 500 (26:39)

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

229. 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...