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201. Gage blocks and accessories (22:05)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
Division of Visual Aids, U.S. Office of Education (Producer); Federal Security Agency (Producer); Ray-Bell Films, Inc. (Producer)
Summary:
Explains why accessories are used with gage blocks; shows how to inspect a plug gage, an adjustable snap gage, a profile gage, a ring gage, and a screwthread pitch; and shows how to build a height ...

202. Gait and musculoskeletal disorders (34:15)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Illustrates abnormalities in gait caused by pain, structural defects and deformities, neuromuscular disorders, and a combination of these causes. Details technical symptoms of the gait and posture ...

203. Gases and how they combine (22:01)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Shows some properties that distinguish gases. The volume of ammonia and hydrogen chloride that combine are measured quantitatively, and simple integer volume ratios are measured for the combination...

204. Genetic activity and chromosome chemistry (29:24)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Reviews the contributions of Mendel, the Hertwigs, and Miescher to our understanding of modern genetics. Discusses chromosome chemistry in terms of the cytological distribution of nucleic acids, t...

205. Genetic investigations (56:51)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Presents some of the steps and procedures involved in conducting controlled breeding experiments and shows the results of some genetic crosses. Introduces three important areas of genetic research....

206. Genetic loads in Mendelian populations (28:43)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Portrays the frequency of mutants in the population gene pool as dependent upon their rate of origination and selection coefficient. Discusses the population fate of dominant lethals (retinoblasto...

208. Genetics of Mendelian populations (29:49)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explains the nature and importance of population genetics. Derives the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium principle for Mendelian (cross-breeding) populations. Points out that though the Hardy-Weinberg la...

210. Geography of Australia (10:01)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Describes the physical geography of Australia and some of its natural resources, such as wheat, cattle, wool, and timber. Shows how the use of these natural resources has determined the development...

211. Geological influences on local plant distribution (16:55)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Shows the geological influence on local distribution of plants in the non-glaciated area of southwestern Wisconsin. Highlights many soil conditions and the variety of plants in their region. Catego...

212. Germfree animals in medical research (19:22)

Date:
1960
Summary:
**WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES OF LAB TEST ANIMALS** Illustrates the basic techniques of obtaining germfree environment, germfree animals, and methods of germfree miantenance. Demonstrates the...

213. Germfree Animals in Medical Science (19:22)

Date:
1960
Summary:
**WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES OF LAB TEST ANIMALS** Illustrates the basic techniques of obtaining germfree environment, germfree animals, and methods of germfree miantenance. Demonstrates the ...

214. 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 havin...

215. Getting things done (29:48)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Do you like to live in a city? Or would you prefer to move to the suburbs and escape slums, juvenile delinquency traffic jams? Many people are moving to suburbs, and urban areas are growing until, ...

216. Geyser melodies (11:20)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Uses scenes of the geyser area of Yellowstone National Park to portray today's remnents of the earth's activities during formation. Introduces the theme that man has arrived too late to see more th...

217. Girl Scouting returns to Japan (11:00)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Shows the revitalization of Girl Scouting in Kyoto, Japan, after World War II. Pictures the girls making straw shoes, working in paper crafts, practicing first aid, celebrating New Year's in a tra...

218. Girls basketball for beginners (19:16)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Presents rules and playing techniques for girls' basketball as demonstrated by a group of high school players. Distinguishes among various kinds of passing: chest, two-hand underhand, and one-han...

219. Give me liberty (20:57)

Date:
1941
Summary:
The scene is Virginia, 1765, just after the King's tax proclamation has been read and the legislature is in an uproar. Ensuing events lead to a protest meeting held by patriots at Richmond, at whic...

220. 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 st...

221. Glaze Application (10:46)

Date:
1949
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] A skilled potter demonstrates the four methods of glaze application: dipping, pouring, brushing, and spraying. Specific techniques and good craftsmanship are emphasized. Proper p...

222. Glaze application (46:58)

Date:
1949
Summary:
A skilled potter demonstrates the four methods of glaze application: dipping, pouring, brushing, and spraying. Specific techniques and good craftsmanship are emphasized. Proper preparation of a pie...

223. Globes : an introduction (54:03)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Pictures the globe as a model of the earth and points out the representative shape and color of land and water areas. Identifies the continents and compares their sizes and locations. Uses animatio...

224. Globes: An Introduction (09:42)

Date:
1963
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] Describes the globe as a model of the earth, showing how the globe represents physical and cultural features on the earth's surface, and provides information about direction, dista...

225. Goofer trouble (07:20)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Elvey, Maurice, 1887-1967
Summary:
"Short fictional film asking people to keep under cover during air raids. A group of English and Canadian fighter pilots report the number of German planes they have each shot down. The rivalry bet...

226. Gossip (10:49)

Date:
1953
Summary:
Illustrates the detrimental effects of rumors through the experience of Jean, a newcomer in a high school, who becomes the victim of a malicious rumor started by Jack, her first date. After sufferi...

227. Grapevine twist (11:16)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Uses animation, slow motion, and real photography to demonstrate the positions and movements of dancers and dancing couples in the "grapevine twist." Shows each part of the dance separately and the...

228. Grassland (09:07)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Soil Conservation Service
Summary:
Presents problems of soil conservation and overgrazing in the western U.S. Narration states "the problem of saving the grasslands is before us," showing that careless management has resulted in the...

229. Grassy shires (15:55)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Pictures farming in Leicestershire, England, and show the changes the war made in agriculture. Used only for cattle pasturage before, now the region produces as many cattle as before, plus a culti...

230. Gravity : the mighty pull (13:43)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Explains the basic principles of gravitational attraction that relate to the earth, and other planets, and the sun. Relates these principles to flights of rockets and artificial satellites and incl...

231. Great Lakes area: men, minerals, and machines (15:03)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Shows how large deposits of iron ore, coal, and cheap water transportation contributed to the creation of a large industrial complex in the Great Lakes region. Pictures large scale mining of tacon...

232. Great Plains (15:13)

Date:
1963
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] Provides a tour of the great plains area and covers the spring wheat belt, the range livestock belt, the corn belt, the wheat belt, the cotton belt, oil fields, and Edwards Plateau...

233. Greek sculpture (22:52)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Reviews Greek history by showing pieces of sculpture from each historical period from 300 B.C. to A.D. 300 and the related architecture. Sculpture proceeded from small animals buried in tombs to la...

234. Gregor Piatigorsky (25:45)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Piatigorsky plays "Bourees #1 and #2" from Suite in C Major, by Bach; "Slow Movement" from Cello Sonata, by Chopin; "Masques" from Romeo and Juliet, by Prokofief; "Romance," by Anton Rubinstein; "W...

236. Grinding a slender shaft with back rest (16:29)

Date:
1947
Main contributors:
Division of Visual Aids, U.S. Office of Education (Producer); Federal Security Agency (Producer); Emerson Yorke Studio (Producer)
Summary:
Shows how to prepare the machine or the job; how to select and set up a back rest; how to adjust the back rest during grinding; how to rough- and finish-grind the long shaft; and how to check and a...

237. Grinding a V-block (21:16)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to set up a V-block to grind the ends and the V; how to rough- and finish-grind the ends; how to establish reference points for grinding the V to precision dimensions; and how to check th...

238. Grinding and facing a blind hole (16:09)

Date:
1947
Main contributors:
Division of Visual Aids, United States Office of Education (Producer); Federal Security Agency (Producer); Emerson Yorke Studio (Producer)
Summary:
Shows how to mount and dress the wheels on the two-spindle grinder; how to prepare the diaphragm chuck; how to plunge-grind the bore and adjust for taper; and how to grind the shoulder and flange p...

239. Grinding multiple-point carbide tools (19:54)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to remove blades from inserted-blade type cutter; how to off-hand grind individual teeth; how to reassemble and align cutter blades; how to circle grind; how to surface grind all tooth-re...

240. Grinding single-point carbide tools (25:42)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to prepare the wheel for grinding; how to semi-finish and finish-grind a dull tool; how to rough-grind a chipped or broken tip; how to grind a newly brazed tool; and how to grind a chip b...

241. Ground controlled approach (32:47)

Date:
1944
Summary:
Shows in detail how a plane is directed to landing by the ground controlled approach team. Illustrates the principles of operation of the system, and shows the members of the GCA team in action.

242. Group training in basic skills (29:22)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Employs dance routines and originally scored music to portray cultural differences in training children for group participation. Emphasizes motivating interests, specific skills taught, and the fi...

243. Group ways of channelizing aggression (28:58)

Date:
1958
Summary:
The methods of directing and using aggression in children are demonstrated in studies of the Americans of the continental United States, the Kwoma of New Guinea, and the Alorese of the Dutch East I...

244. Grouse of the grasslands (10:39)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Shows close-ups of the grouse as found in its wild state on the prairies and open farm lands of Missouri, including its habits and natural sounds. Shows a battle between two male grouse, then a co...

245. Grow Your Own (15:54)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture
Summary:
Provides basic instructions for planting a home vegetable garden. "Sets forth, in light vein, the essentials of good gardening; selection of the site, preparation of the soil, how to lay out a gard...

246. Gulf Coast : the South's land of opportunity (14:53)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Describes the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida as comprising the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Picture crops in Florida and explains that these crops are gro...

247. Gymnastics : fundamentals and techniques, part 2 (16:24)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Briefly reviews the history and present status of gymnastic competition. Gymnasts with varying degrees of skill are shown going through routines on the still and flying rings, the side horse, the ...

248. Gyorgy Sandor, pianist (09:52)

Date:
1947
Summary:
An Academic Films presentation of the pianist playing Liszt’s Sixth Hungarian Symphony and Liebestraum. | Gyorgy Sandor plays Leibstraum and Sixth Hungarian Rhapsody, by Franz Liszt.

249. H-bomb over U.S (08:09)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Points up scientific findings on the potency of the H-bomb danger by portraying the impact of a 10-megaton H-bomb on Los Angeles, Calilfornia. Uses animation, maps, charts and miniatures.

250. Hamburg, die hansestadt (09:52)

Date:
1958
Summary:
A map is used to locate Hamburg, Germany. Then tours the harbor section of the city and the business and shopping districts. Visits a typical middle-income home during a family gathering, the inner...

252. Handmade materials for projection (1:45:54)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates various methods of preparing materials to be used on different types of still projectors. Explains that instructional materials may be prepared for projection by utilizing their qualit...

253. Harold and the purple crayon (08:30)

Date:
1969
Summary:
Develops through animation the story of Harold, who with his purple crayon creates a world of his own, since whatever he draws becomes real. Harold's adventures begin when he goes for a walk in the...

254. Harvests For Tomorrow (26:29)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Summary:
Documents farming practices in the New England states, showing the prosperity that fertile soils brought to hardworking farmers who cleared the hilly land. That fertile soil, rich in minerals, accu...

255. Health in war (13:19)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Jackson, Pat, 1916-2011
Summary:
"Offers revealing insights into the re-structuring of health services in London and elsewhere in Britain following the outbreak of WWII ... The film is broadly divided into three parts. The opening...

256. Heat as radiant energy (13:23)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Diagrams the position of radiant energy on the electromagnetic spectrum and describes several means of detecting radiant energy. Explains the operation of a radiometer, and illustrates the use of a...

257. Helen Keller in her story (48:34)

Date:
1953
Summary:
A biography of Helen Keller, tracing her life from birth until 76 years of age, showing in detail how this blind, deaf, and mute woman has overcome her handicaps. Consists of still photographs, ear...

258. Helen Tamiris in her Negro spirituals (16:44)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Illustrates modern dance as exemplified by Negro spirituals. Miss Tamiris creates her dances to the familiar spirituals Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Go Down Moses, and Get on Board Lil' Children.

259. Here kitty (11:56)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Queenie, a cat, tells the story of her life in Mary's house. Mary first finds Queenie and takes her home to meet her family and another cat, Tom. When she is one year old Queenie has four kittens w...

260. Heritage (15:42)

Date:
1939
Main contributors:
Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau
Summary:
History of the settlement of the western Canadian prairie lands, from pioneers in covered wagons to the booming wheat industry of the early 20th century. Shows that the prosperity brought by wheat ...

261. Hidden salts (29:42)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Mr. Wizard conducts an experiment wherein Irene must differentiate between sugar, salt, and sodium thiosulfate using a series of tests.

262. Hidden Weapons (10:31)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture; Wilding Picture Productions, Inc.

263. High contrast photography for instruction (1:12:31)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates the use of high contrast photography for the preparation of 2" x 2" and 3 1/4" x 4" negative and positive slides, transparencies, and overlays for overhead projectors and for printing ...

264. High Over The Borders (19:35)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
New York Zoological Society; National Film Board of Canada
Summary:
In their routes of migration, birds "mock the man-made lines by which nations separate themselves," as the narrator states in this film intended to foster goodwill between the nations of the Americ...

265. High temperature research (18:24)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Describes various phases of high temperature research, giving examples of compounds being used, goals of the research, and some results to date. Discusses procedures being used, with emphasis on pr...

267. Hill Town of Guatemala (10:25)

Date:
1942
Summary:
The fascinating life of several small towns perched on the slopes of an extinct volcanic mountain. | The fascinating life of several small towns perched on the slopes of an extinct volcanic mountain.

268. History brought to life (10:01)

Date:
1950
Summary:
One in a series of twelve, one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. This film describes the breadth of research which goes into authenticating...

269. Holiday from rules? (11:02)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Demonstrates the importance of rules in human relationships by dramatizing the fulfillment of a wishful dream of four children, of being able to live without rules or adult authority. Shows the chi...

270. Home cookery of fish (11:31)

Date:
1946
Summary:
With close-up photography of cod fillet, habibut steak, and whole dressed white fish, demonstrates three basic methods for cooking fish at home, boiling, and baking. Illustrates the use of garnishe...

271. Home electrical appliances (11:05)

Date:
1944
Summary:
Animated drawings explain the principles involved in the operation of the electric iron, fluorescent lighting, and the refrigerator. Alternating current is used in all scenes involving the flow of...

273. Home on the range (10:54)

Date:
1942
Summary:
Describes the productive power of ranchers and their role in supplying America's war effort during World War II. Portrays ranch life and western range country. Shows waterholes, windmills and wat...

274. Hometown U.S.A. (19:53)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
Cowles Magazines, Inc.; Bray Studios, Inc.
Summary:
Depicts both the prosperity and problems of an American town in wartime. Emphasizes the need to plan for the post-war future to assure continued health and improvements and a good life for returnin...

275. Hoosier promenade (10:37)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Demonstrates through slow motion and natural photography the positions and movements of the "Hoosier Promenade." Opens with a group of eight dancers performing the introduction to the dance. Shows ...

277. Hormonal coordination 3 : the adrenals (30:06)

Date:
1962
Summary:
A credit course in The New Biology, a presentation of Learning Resources Institute, Columbia Broadcasting Systems, in conjunction with the American Institute of Biological Sciences. The course is p...

278. Hormonal coordination I (30:09)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Integration of life processes in animals: an evolutionary approach with emphasis on the veterbrate; reception and transmission of information, and responses; receptors for light, sound pressure, e...

279. Hormonal coordination IV (30:27)

Date:
1962
Summary:
A credit course in The New Biology, a presentation of Learning Resources Institute, Columbia Broadcasting Systems, in conjunction with the American Institute of Biological Sciences. The course is p...

280. Hormonal coordination V (30:10)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Dr. Ray Koppelman discusses hormone activity in mammals, including androgens, estrogens, progesterone, and gonadotropins.

281. Hospital maternity care : family-centered (29:25)

Date:
1964
Summary:
This film, designed primarily for members of the medical, nursing and allied hospital professions, portrays an experiment in maternity care which is being conducted in the obstretical division of S...

282. Housing in Scotland (14:52)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows examples of permanent and temporary houses planned by the Scottish Housing Advisory Committee and based on opinions of service men and women, and factory workers during World War II.

283. How big? (48:52)

Date:
1965
Summary:
Develops concepts of length, area, and volume of areas and objects. Shows how these concepts are related and develops an understanding of such units of measurement as the mile and the acre.

284. How Britain Votes (18:21)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Shows the British system of conducting an election. Explains some of the laws governing elections, and pictures the many activities of a campaign. Shows voting day and the counting and announcing ...

285. How green plants make food (13:48)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Uses animation, microphotography, and live action to show how green plants make food in the process of photosynthesis. Explains that as scientists study the processes involved in photosynthesis the...

286. How honest are you? (14:16)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Bob returns to the basketball locker room for the whistle needed in practice. Don sees Bob searching Ben's pockets and tells the gang that Bob is a thief. At skill practice Coach Barker, in quest...

287. How Indians build canoes (10:34)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Crawley Films; Canadian Geographic Society
Summary:
Algonquin Native Americans demonstrate the building of an authentic birch bark canoe, using only materials supplied by the forest, and showing how a Native American ancient craft has been passed on...

288. How machines help us (13:02)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Introduces basic principles of the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw, and shows common usage of each. Shows the crowbar as a lever, and shows a doorknob as an example ...

289. How man travels through space (13:22)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Describes the problems that man has to face in space travel. Head and cold, gravity changes, and meteor showers are explained. Newton's principle of rocket propulsion is also introduced.

290. How much cooperation? (06:57)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Presents for discussion is supervisory training sessions the problem of a supervisor who leaves the office promptly but tells his clerical workers that they must work overtime, and who later critic...

291. How seeds are scattered (10:27)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Illustrates and explains the many different ways in which seeds are dispersed--by animals, by the wind, and by water. Points out that only a very few live to grow into plants.

292. How the eye functions (12:04)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Shows the functions of the various parts of the eye by diagrammatic drawings and explanatory notes. A classroom film.

294. How to make handmade lantern slides (1:04:57)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Demonstrates the production and utilization of seven types of 3 1/4" x 4" handmade slides by teachers and pupils in various school situations. Stresses sources of picture material and special produ...

295. How to make potato prints (12:19)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Shows how to cut, paint and stamp potato dies in order to make potato prints for use in decorating various types of paper. Describes varieties of texture, form, and color. Discusses the selection a...

296. How to prepare a class report (10:13)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Traces the activities of a junior-high school boy in preparing a class report. Stresses the following steps: choosing the subject, thinking of one's interest and audience, gathering information an...

297. How to splice film (08:51)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Demonstrates in detail, film splicing procedure and uses music to illustrate certain instructions.

298. Howdy Doody's Christmas (08:57)

Date:
1951
Summary:
It's Christmas Eve and Santa hasn't come yet, so Buffalo Bob Smith, Howdy, and Clarabell The Clown (Bob Keeshan soon-to-be "Captain Kangaroo") decide to take the Rocket Doodle as transportation and...

300. I never catch a cold (10:56)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Shows how George, who always boasted that he didn't catch colds, gets sick with one on the day of the big game. He finally learns his lesson.