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1. Characteristics of plants and animals (10:47)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Uses animation, live photography, cinephotomicrography, and time-lapse photography to illustrate and explain the characteristics of living plants and animals. Shows the hydra, paramecium, and algae...

2. Chile : people of the country estates (11:07)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows Chilean mountains, deserts, glaciers, mines, ports, pastoral areas, and an estate in the agricultural Central Valley. Here the role of the estate is seen in relation to the visiting owner and...

3. Craftsmanship in clay. Decoration (10:40)

Alternative title:
Decoration
Date:
1952
Main contributors:
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 deco...

4. Crayfish anatomy (11:14)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the external anatomy of a living crayfish and using a freshly anesthetized specimen points out its internal anatomy by systems. Presents its hard exoskeleton, body divisions, and the jointed...

5. Electricity. Distribution (16:06)

Alternative title:
Distribution
Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops basic concepts of electrical distribution, both cross-country and within the home. Complete distribution system is explained, with demonstrations of "line loss" and the use of fuses for ov...

6. Frog anatomy (17:09)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the proper methods for dissection of the frog in order to observe its anatomy. Indicates the structures which can be observed by opening the mouth. Depicts proper incisions to make in orde...

7. Indiana University : 150 years (1820-1970) (28:20)

Alternative title:
Indiana University; Indiana University sesquicent...; IU sesquicentennial
Date:
1969
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center; Indiana University. Sesquicentennial Committee
Summary:
Celebrates the 1820-1970 sesquicentennial of Indiana University by surveying its history and current programs. Points out the admission of women and students from other countries. Covers the develo...

8. Indianapolis attacks its slums (28:43)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Contains aerial photography, animation, and charts to show methods used by Indianapolis to effect slum clearance. Pictures city officials as they cite the need for rebuilding slum areas and tells o...

9. The corn belt (16:56)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the importance of corn as an economic commodity. Illustrates the nature of the corn belt of the United States by utilizing sixty-one widely scattered locations. Emphasizes the role of corn a...

10. The cotton belt : yesterday and today (16:48)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Tells the story of the changes that have taken place in the Southern states where cotton was, or still is being, grown. Pictures seventy-one locations to illustrate the cotton belt's geographic are...