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181. Dance: four pioneers (29:05)

Date:
1966
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Introduces four major choreographers--Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman, and Hanya Holt--who revolted against the conventions of ballet to produce American modern dance. Employs film c...

182. Are Atoms Real? (28:46)

Date:
1958
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Discusses the reality of atoms and their importance in understanding the physical universe. Uses animation to explain what happens to atoms during thermal agitation. Demonstrates the audible realit...

186. The Chicago Picasso (51:26)

Date:
1967
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Traces the story of the "Chicago Picasso." Relates the artist's original conception of the Chicago sculpture, the people and processes involved in the fabrication, and finally the construction of t...

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

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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...

190. [Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz, 1973] (11:11:03)

Date:
1973
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The information presented here about each recording in this collection comes from original documentation by the collector/depositor Jerome Mintz. Additions by archival staff for clarity are framed ...

194. A day at the fair (11:23)

Date:
1947
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Depicts the work, fun, and excitement of three farm youngsters who exhibit their calves and pigs at a state fair. Shows how they tend their livestock, watch the judging, and take in the displays an...