241. Well's Childhood, the Theater, Academic Freedom, and Alfred Kinsey (47:44)

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.

242. Olympia Beer "Water" (01:03)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Olympia Brewing Company
Summary:
An advertisement for Olympia Beer in which a narrator discusses the water in Tumwater, Washington, which makes the product taste the way it does.

243. Coca-Cola [unknown title] (01:02)

Date:
196u
Main contributors:
Coca-Cola
Summary:
An advertisement for 16-oz bottles of Coca-Cola in which an offscreen narrator describes the cost-saving benefits of the product over close-ups of a sandwich being prepared and cups of Coke being placed on top of pennies. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

244. Little 500 - 1969 (28:47)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
Indiana University Student Foundation
Summary:
Highlight reel of activities surrounding 1969 Little 500. Includes Red Carpet Day, qualifications, "This is Your Life" event featuring William Armstrong, women's tricycle race, the Fashion Show, the Regatta, the Golf Jamboree, and of course, the race itself, with winners Alpha Tau Omega. This film does not have sound.

248. Bermuda 1969 (14:12)

Date:
1969
Summary:
Home movie of Ed and Naomi's trip to Bermuda. Shows street scenes, the Feils biking through Amen Corner, going to the beach, and taking a boat tour. A man on the boat plays guitar and makes a large batch of cocktails for the passengers.

250. Round the World Trip 1939 : Part 3 – USA and Canada (51:57)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
Richard Leslie Gair (1892-1970)
Summary:
McRobbie-Gair Family Home Movies : Film consists of travelogue sequences mainly of the Eastern United States and Canada, with footage from New York, Washington D.C., Virginia, Illinois, and New Mexico. The film opens with shots of the New York City skyline and Times Square at night with an amazing light show of entertainment and advertising signage. We see the marquee of several historic movie theatres, including the Loew’s State Theatre and the Strand Theatre, showing 'Only Angels Have Wings' (1939) and 'Indianapolis Speedway' (1939), respectively. Other notable footage includes a segment of the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair. There is also footage from George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, Chicago, IL cityscapes, and wonderful footage of Niagara Falls. Moving north to Canada the film captures shots from Montreal, Toronto, and Québec City. Notable sequences include shots of Montmorency Falls and Château Frontenac in Québec City. Finally, the film travels to the American Southwest of New Mexico, including the cities of Gallop and Albuquerque. The film captures in amazing detail an “Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial” in Gallop, according to a title card, which includes ritual dancing, games (including tug-of-war and foot and horse races), and a rodeo with broncos and bulls. Footage consists of a combination of color and black and white film stock with title cards inserted for new locations and cities.