561. Microorganisms : harmful activities (47:43)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Lists the postulates developed and used by Robert Koch to prove that a specific disease is caused by a specific microorganism. Presents some of the methods developed for protection against disease and against undesirable decomposition of foods. Through animation, explains how bacteria produce enzymes and toxic waste products which may cause disease and decomposition. Discusses immunity to disease, shows the industrial proparation of vaccines and antitoxins, indicates many of the diseases against which such products afford protection, refers to the use of antibiotics and sulfa drugs in the treatment of infection, and illustrates methods of controlling the spread of disease-causing microorganisms by such safeguards as water purification, milk pasteurization, and the use of ultra-violet radiation and chemical antiseptics

562. The house fly (16:31)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Describes the houselfy as a carrier of germs and diseases. Shows the structure of the housefly through microscopic photography and animation. Depicts the life cycle of the fly and its breeding places. Discusses sanitation procedures necessary to control the housefly menace.

563. Volumes of cubes, prisms, and cylinders (18:42)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Delta Films, E. H. C. Hildebrandt, Robert Pruitt, Evelyn P. Anderson, Seymour Zolotareff
Summary:
Uses examples of everyday objects to develop the basic formula V=Bh for computing the volumes of cubes, prisms, and cylinders. Builds each concept, formula, or definition through use of live action, animation, and application to a situation.

564. Water : sculptor of the land (29:25)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Wind, heat, cold, and rain combine to weather the rocks and break them down. But the face of our earth is molded and the decayed rock carried away from one place and deposited in another mainly by water. The deposits laid down by water, wind, or ice produce after long periods of time and under pressure, rocks which are classed as sedimentary. You will see and learn how to distinguish some of the common sedimentary rocks; limestone, sandstone, shale, and conglomerate. Each of these sedimentary rocks is formed in a different way; limestone by chemical precipitations, sandstone by grains of sand cemented together, shale from beds of mud or clay pressed and cemented into thin layers, and conglomerate is made of gravel or pebbles of assorted sizes cemented together. You will be introduced to one of the most interesting features of sedimentary rocks -their fossils. These records of living things are guides to the history of life on the earth.

565. The living stone (32:48)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Portrays the life of the Eskimos living in northeastern Canada, whose lives have been only slightly touched by civilization with emphasis on the technique and meaning in their stones sculptures. Describes a typical Eskimo family of this region; indicates their dependence on sea animals; and relates a number of the myths found in Eskimo culture. Carvings, made by the men during the long nights of winter, depict personalities from the myths and things from the Eskimos' world. Eskimos' summer tent and winter snow houses, a seal hunt, the festivities associated with a boy's first seal kill, and traditional dances and recreational activities are all surveyed.

566. The bright young newcomer (06:58)

Date:
1958
Summary:
An in-service business management film demonstrating the problems which develop when a supervisor fails to properly channel the initiative of a new worker thus creating resistance to new ideas.

567. India: The Land and the People (10:52)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Surveys the geography and people of India. Includes the topography; the effects of the monsoon winds and the other climatic factors; India's ancient cultural heritage; the village life and primitive farm economy of India; the religious beliefs of the three main groups: the Hindus, the Muslims and the Sikhs; typical cities such as Kanpui, an industrial city, Benares, a religious city, and New Delhi, the capital; and Mahatma Gandhi and his influence. Ends by pointing out some of the problems of the Indian nation.

568. Group ways of channelizing aggression (28:58)

Date:
1958
Summary:
The methods of directing and using aggression in children are demonstrated in studies of the Americans of the continental United States, the Kwoma of New Guinea, and the Alorese of the Dutch East Indies. We move from the creation of frustration in children through the expression of aggressive responses to the various ways the aggressive responses are directed and utilized. Dr. Bullock’s narration is closely linked to dance action and original musical effects. The types of stimuli that frustrate children are explained. As each example is followed to its logical end of aggressive behavior, one can understand the hit-and-run tactics of the Kwoma, the competitive spirit of the American, and the inferior and helpless feeling of the Alorese. The battle scenes presented at the end of the Kwoma and Alorese groups throw our concept of war into a new mental perspective.

569. Patrick, Penny and Pete (15:22)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Young opposums are carried in their mother's pouch and they learn to use their tails to hold on to things. While Fignewton runs the shadow puppets, he illustrates the store of little Pete Opposum, who helps to capture a bandit, because he cannot hold on to things with his tail.

570. Mrs. Marmaduke gives a present (15:00)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about whales paying attention to the difference between whales with teeth and whales with baleen. The whales are portrayed with shadow puppets.

571. Stimuli releasing sexual behavior of domestic turkeys (18:55)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
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Summary:
This film examines the courtship and mating behavior of domestic white turkeys, highlighting the sequence of actions each bird follows in response to specific cues from its mate. It details the female turkey's reactions to the male's display and treading behavior, as well as the stimuli that trigger sexual responses in both sexes. Experimental demonstrations show how models of a female can elicit sexual behavior from the male, emphasizing the role of the female's head in this process. Additionally, the program describes methods for assessing the sexual vitality of male turkeys within a flock.

572. Indianapolis attacks its slums (2:55:53)

Date:
1958
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 of the founding in 1945 of the Indianapolis Redevelopment Commission outlining plans for future development as well as picturing results of past achievements. Points out the cooperative efforts of Flanner House as residents are assisted in the building of new homes, summarizes the accomplishments of the Commission, and views future plans for slum clearance.

573. Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks (58:31)

Date:
1958-04-12
Summary:
Boston Celtics - 108; St. Louis Hawks - 111; In the fourth quarter of the sixth game of the 1958 NBA championship series, the St. Louis Hawks emerged victorious against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 111 to 108. Game played at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri.

575. Bob Elson's Interview with Casey Stengel (05:32)

Date:
1958-06-26
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981, Stengel, Casey, Duren, Ryne, 1929-2011
Summary:
In an interview with Casey Stengel, Bob Elson discusses the upcoming 1958 all-star game and pitcher Ryne Duren, who wears glasses.

576. Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks (1:23:30)

Date:
1958-03-08
Main contributors:
Chamberlain, Wilt, 1936-1999
Summary:
Kansas Jayhawks - 61; Kansas State Wildcats - 44; In his final collegiate game, Wilt Chamberlain guides the Jayhawks to a decisive victory over the highly ranked Wildcats. Game played at Ahearn Filed House in Manhattan, Kansas

577. Bob Elson's Interview with Casey Stengel (07:21)

Date:
1958-08-01
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981, Stengel, Casey
Summary:
In an interview with Casey Stengel, Bob Elson discussed Glendale National Bank. He expressed concerns about the New York Yankees’ pitching and adding more teams in Major League Baseball. Elson also mentioned Elston Howard and Yogi Berra’s desire to play in the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

578. Bob Elson's Interview with Leo Durocher (07:47)

Date:
1958-07-12
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981, Durocher, Leo, 1905-1991
Summary:
In an interview with Bob Elson, Leo Durocher discusses the 54 World Series wins, highlights Willie Mays as the greatest player, and discusses the relocation of Los Angeles and San Francisco to the West Coast.

579. Bob Elson's Interview with Tris Speaker (08:01)

Date:
1958-05-10
Main contributors:
Elson, Bob, 1904-1981, Speaker, Tris
Summary:
In Bob Elson’s interview with Tris Speaker, he discusses the importance of teaching children to play and compares the legendary baseball players Ty Cobb and Willie Mays.