161. Lewis and Clark (17:13)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
Dan E. Clark, Emerson Film Corporation
Summary:
Tells the story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, as a team, led an expedition westward from the mouth of the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. Reveals the purpose for which their exploration party was dispatched and traces their route across the North American Continent. Historical Summary: Relates the story of the expedition made by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the land from the Mississippi to the mouth of the Columbia River. Includes some of their scientific exploration of the topography, natural resources, and plant and animal life. | Expedition to the Pacific coast. Jefferson's part in the expedition. Preparations, incidents along the way, meeting and inclusion of Charbonneau and Sacajawea in the expedition. Winter at Fort Clatsop, return to St. Louis

162. Life along the waterways (11:19)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
Roy C. Wilcox, G. E. Hutchinson, John A. Haeseler
Summary:
Pictures the wildlife in and near a New England stream from its source to the ocean. Includes spring flowers, fish, butterflies, turtles, toads, snakes, raccoons, red foxes, muskrats, and a variety of birds.

163. Italian children (harvest time in Umbria) (10:51)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc., Joseph G. Fucilla
Summary:
Pictures the Conti family during harvest time in Umbria. They harvest olives, sort them, and take them to the mill for extraction of the oil. On a trip to the market they see the monastery of St. Francis of Assisi, and they later celebrate the harvest with a feast.

164. Rhythm and percussion (11:24)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
Eugene Kash, Gudrun Parker, Denis Gillson, Joseph Champagne, Eldon Rathburn, Thomas Daly, Guy Glover, Peter Jones, Margaret Ellis, Ottawa Children's Concert Committee, Separate School Board of Ottawa, Ottawa Public School Board, National Film Board of Canada
Summary:
Features Eugene Kash, Canadian violinist, conducting a children's concert and instructing the children about percussion instruments. Shows the children clapping in time to the rhythm and pictures a children's rhythm band composed of seven kinds of instruments. Demonstrates games that develop rhythm consciousness. Shows older children listening for percussion instruments as recorded music is played.

165. Rome--city eternal (11:10)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
F. W. Keller, E. S. Keller, Jack Cardiff, Casper J. Kraemer
Summary:
A photographic survey of Rome: the Colosseum, St. Peter's Square, the art treasures of the Basilica of St. Peter, the fountains of the Villa d'Este and the Piazza Navona, the ruins of the Forum and Hadrian's villa, and views of the city as seen by the light of a traditional fireworks display. Historical Summary: Opens with aerial views of Rome's Colosseum, and then pictures the Apostle Paul's statue in St. Peter's Square and details of the Basilica of St. Peter. Shows details of the fountains of Rome, the ruins of the Forum, Hadrian's palace and large estate, and a brilliant fireworks display.

166. Norwegian children : farming on a fiord (11:15)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britanica Films Inc., Bryn J. Hovde
Summary:
Shows Inger and Halvard as they help their parents with the farm work. They and their mother bring the cattle down from the summer pasture in the mountains, they visit the village across the fiord, and the whole family attend a festival.

168. Indiana School of the Sky: News Review: Our Stake in Germany (14:19)

Date:
1950-03-07
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Department of Radio and Television
Summary:
The Indiana School of the Sky radio program of the Indiana University Department of Radio and Television began broadcasting educational radio programs in 1947 and continued through the early 1960s. The program reached schools throughout Indiana and nearby states and led to new course offerings at IU. Indiana University students performed in the radio programs originally intended for children ages 4-8 aired for 15 minutes during each school day. Eventually the popularity of the programs called for high school programming as well, and later adults also tuned into the programs. This collection contains recordings of these programs.

169. Indiana School of the Sky: News Review II: Japan Today (14:32)

Date:
1950-02-21/1950-02-28
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Department of Radio and Television
Summary:
The Indiana School of the Sky radio program of the Indiana University Department of Radio and Television began broadcasting educational radio programs in 1947 and continued through the early 1960s. The program reached schools throughout Indiana and nearby states and led to new course offerings at IU. Indiana University students performed in the radio programs originally intended for children ages 4-8 aired for 15 minutes during each school day. Eventually the popularity of the programs called for high school programming as well, and later adults also tuned into the programs. This collection contains recordings of these programs.

171. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Indiana at turn of century and Jamestown (47:45)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Wells, Herman B
Summary:
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.

174. Statement in Defense of the Goddess lecture (1:34:38)

Date:
19XX
Main contributors:
Kaufman, Gloria J., 1929-2004
Summary:
Gloria Kaufman lectures on goddess worship. Date and location unknown. Kaufman's lecture begins two minutes into first side, following a fragment of a lecture by Madeline Pabis on the fear of lesbianism.

175. Hoosier Realty, Fame Laundries, the Academic community & intelligent atmosphere (47:51)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Wells, Herman B
Summary:
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.

176. Letters; Wells' Resignation as President (1:35:44)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Wells, Herman B
Summary:
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.

177. Being Lucky: Conversations with Wells and Collins Parts III and IV (1:04:05)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Wells, Herman B
Summary:
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.

178. K-9, untitled, undated (1:35:49)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Wells, Herman B
Summary:
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.

179. Illinois Department of Public Health "End Measles" (01:06)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Summary:
A public service announcement for the Illinois Department of Public Health in which a mother in the "old days" drags her son to a quarantined measles home so that he can catch the virus and "get it over with." An offscreen male narrator describes how the measles vaccination makes such practices unnecessary, and the boy is shown receiving his vaccine at a doctor's office. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

180. The Wilderness Society "Free Booklet 'The American Wilderness'" (01:02)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
The Wilderness Society
Summary:
A public service announcement from the Wilderness Society in which a scene of forest wildlife is overlaid with audio of developers clearing trees. An offscreen male narrator reminds the viewer that "man does not live by development alone," while onscreen text provides information on how to order a free booklet on "the American wilderness." Submitted for the Clio Awards.