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451. Modern Surgery (18:48)

Date:
1948
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Shows the doctor diagnosing Mrs. Conrad's illness as gallstones, and follows her to the hospital, where every phase of her care is discussed. Presents the preparation for the operation, the steps i...

452. Safety on the Highway (05:41)

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0000
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A report on the writing and results o an article in Readers Digest entitled "And Sudden Death."

453. Progressive Education (09:14)

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0000
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A picture of the progressive school system at work; some familiar arguments for and against it. A contrast between learning by memory drill and the new method of learning through individual projec...

454. Public Relations (17:06)

Date:
1948
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Depicts the value to be derived by all from effective public relations between business, labor, government, and the people. The role of public relations personnel is shown, as is the type of course...

455. Malaya -the Fight Against the Unseen Enemy (25:17)

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0000
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Describes the political, economic, and social problems of Malaya and the fight against communist infiltration. Portrays the life of a rubber plantation owner as he combats communist guerrilla acti...

456. Schools March On (17:18)

Date:
1951
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Uses frequent flashbacks to measure the progress of and document the work of the Illinois Agriculture Association School Committee, the Illinois State legislature, and the citizens of Woodford Coun...

458. And a Voice Shall Be Heard (21:55)

Date:
1953
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Shows some of the ways in which the two-way radio can be used, especially in civilian defense. A simulated raid on Syracuse, New York, shows how fire-fighting equipment, police, ambulance service,...

459. Britain and Her Empire (17:17)

Date:
1946
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Gives a pictorial exposition of the relationship of England to her colonies, protectorates, and mandates and highlights the outstanding characteristics of the free and self-governing dominions; the...

460. Life with Baby (19:22)

Date:
0000
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Shows the findings of Dr. Arnold Gesell, at the Yale University Clinic, concerning the mental and physical growth of children. Consists of candid-camera shots photographed through a one-way vision...

462. Somewhere in India (13:52)

Date:
1952
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Shows the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Indian Government in a cooperative project to control malaria in the Terai district of India. Foreign specialists work with Indian teams making...

463. Small Town Library (10:39)

Date:
1953
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Demonstrates how the facilities of a large city library are made available to rural libraries. Shows the library truck from Gary, Indiana, delivering books, pictures, and other materials weekly, f...

464. Home Nursing: Fundamentals (14:20)

Date:
1953
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Illustrates various techniques and household arrangements for caring for the convalescent patient at home. Shows ways of arranging the sick room, making the beds, washing and serving the patient, ...

473. Navajo rug weaving (16:23)

Date:
1970
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The Navajo rug-weaving process begins with sheepshearing, followed by carding and hand-spinning the wool into yarn. The yarn is then dyed using handmade dyes. Weavers set up a loom and employ intri...

474. The exceptional child. [Individual differences : introduction] (29:04)

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Individual differences; Exceptional child
Date:
1959
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Explains that individual differences in children occur in physical, mental, and emotional growth and development. Describes and illustrates the special and dynamic problems of the exceptional child.

475. The dynamics of leadership. [Anatomy of a group] (29:09)

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Anatomy of a group; Dynamics of leadership
Date:
1961
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Illustrates the structure of a group, the goals to be achieved during meetings, participation patterns, the quality of communication, group standards, and group procedures. Discusses the difference...

477. Defense of peace (11:33)

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Defense of the peace; U.N. at work
Date:
1958
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This episode illustrates global conflict zones in 1949 and the role of the United Nations in addressing them. It explains the structure and functions of key U.N. bodies, including the General Assem...

478. Plazas, Malls, Squares (19:56)

Date:
1971
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Discusses man's use of planned outdoor spaces in art and architecture, emphasizing that people need more well-planned, attractive, open spaces in cities. Compares spaces in such paintings as Mondri...

479. Life with Grandpa (16:30)

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0000
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Shows graphically that people live longer now because of modern medical developments. Discusses the problem of how these people should be supported by pension plans such as social security. Expla...

480. Bangkok Oasis on a Troubled Continent (25:37)

Date:
0000
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Describes the economic, religious, and social characteristics of life in Bangkok, Thailand. Includes views of the temples, the old Palace of Kings, the King and the Queen at a state function, the ...

481. I.U. Libraries with Bob Knight (12:28)

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Bob Knight, in support of I.U...
Date:
1982
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Indiana University head basketball coach Bob Knight discusses the importance of the library as the foundation for the success of an educational program. Also looks at the vast library system at In...

482. Our enemy-- the Japanese (20:53)

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Enemy Japan
Date:
1943
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"Stridently anti-Japanese film that attempts to convey an understanding of Japanese life and philosophy so that the U.S. may more readily defeat its enemy. Depicts the Japanese as "primitive, murde...

483. Child Labor Amendments (07:16)

Date:
0000
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The condition of America's working children and the issues involved in the fight over the Child Labor Amenments.

484. Supervising women workers (11:19)

Date:
1944
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A line supervisor discusses with a foreman his problem in supervising the women in his department. The fact is brought out that the same rules apply in supervising both men and women, but that wome...

485. Wilderness day (27:14)

Date:
1955
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An account of a canoe trip in the Quetico-Superior wilderness area of Northern Minnesota and Canada. Emphasizes the importance of keeping wilderness areas green, beautiful, and intact. Includes vie...

486. Americans All (16:39)

Date:
0000
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Shows how Springfield, Massachusetts, offers an inspiring plan to other communities for combating racial and religious intolerance, and shows how any school and any town can deal with the causes of...

487. Airways of the Future (12:20)

Date:
1946
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Shows the actual training and activities of Air Transport Command personnel with routines of briefing, radio communications, and other precautionary measures during World War II.

488. Tyrone Guthrie (29:07)

Date:
1967
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A filmed presentation of the many facets of theatrical director Tyrone Guthrie, his ideas, and his methods of working. Guthrie is seen at his home in Ireland, conducting a rehearsal in New York, an...

489. Rise and Fall of Nazi Germany (18:17)

Date:
1947
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Reviews the rise of Hitler to power, his broken promises, the invasion of Germany's neighbors, Germany's eventual defeat, and the Allied occupation of Germany, with its many problems which are aggr...

490. Juvenile Delinquency (09:33)

Date:
0000
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How young criminals are made and the measures that are being taken to reduce the number of criminals in the present generation.

491. The blues (19:36)

Date:
1973
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This documentary captures the music and environments of prominent blues singers, including J.D. Short, Pink Anderson, Furry Lewis, Baby Tate, Memphis Willie B., Gus Cannon, and Sleepy John Estes, i...