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83. The Southerner. II (29:11)

Alternative title:
Southerner; Search for America
Date:
1959
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Mr. Hartzell and Dr. Patrick continue their tour of the South by speaking with Mrs. Blanche Carroll of York, South Carolina, about segregation and the church's role in community education. They als...

84. The Trial--The Case for the Plaintiff (29:36)

Date:
1958
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Documents and dramatizes a civil lawsuit based on an automobile injury case. Dramatizes the beginning of the trial, showing how prospective jurors are chosen and questioned to determine possible bi...

85. Touch clay : a ceramic experience (29:04)

Date:
1966
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Presents scenes of natural objects typifying the things which inspire ceramist Dik Schwanke. Shows him at work in his studio, illustrating his methods of combining pottery and sculpture. Includes b...

88. Washington, D.C.: Tour of the Capitol, Pt. I (24:03)

Date:
1968
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Shows a group of fifth and sixth graders touring Washington, D.C. Includes a visit to the Capitol building where they tour the Statuary Hall, the Rotunda, the House chamber within the Capitol build...

89. Welthy Fisher (29:48)

Date:
1967
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Introduces educator Welthy Fisher, her philosophy of education, and the environment in India where she works. Shows Indian teachers, trained in institutes founded by Mrs. Fisher, teaching in vario...

90. What tones are (29:03)

Alternative title:
Psychology one
Date:
1957
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Examines tones and noise as auditory stimuli. The episode compares the physical properties of sound with the psychological perceptions of pitch and loudness. It also describes the ear's sensitivity...

91. Writers of today. Allen Curnow (29:12)

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Allen Curnow
Date:
1961
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Professor Joel Climenhaga interviews New Zealand poet, Allen Curnow. Includes a discussion of Curnow's poetry, which reveals the character, history, and folklore of New Zealand. Presents his views ...

92. Writers of today. Archibald MacLeish (28:40)

Alternative title:
Archibald MacLeish
Date:
1955
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Walter Kerr, drama critic for the New York Herald Tribune interviews distinguished American poet, Archibald MacLeish. Mr. MacLeish outlines his ideas on what poetry is and should be, including idea...

93. Writers of today. Frank O'Connor (28:39)

Alternative title:
Frank O'Connor
Date:
195X
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Walter Kerr, drama critic for the New York Herald Tribune, interviews noted Irish author Frank O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor contrasts the novel and the short story in relation to characterization, plot, ...

94. Writers of today. Isak Dinesen (22:45)

Alternative title:
Isak Dinesen
Date:
1959
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Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Robert Richman interviews the famous Danish author of Seven Gothic Tales and Out of Africa. Features her comments on the similarities and differences...

95. Writers of today. Nadine Gordimer (29:13)

Alternative title:
Nadine Gordimer
Date:
1961
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Literary critic and lecturer on South African affairs, John Barkham interviews the distinguished South African author, Nadine Gordimer. Deals with subjects ranging from the effect of South Africa o...

96. Yesterday's worlds. [More honorable than gold] (29:12)

Alternative title:
More honorable than gold; Yesterday's worlds
Date:
1957
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This episode focuses on the art of the Etruscans, renowned for their skill in terra-cotta sculpture, particularly in creating larger-than-life figures. It highlights a display of such sculptures, i...