1. A crisis in medicine (14:17)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Explains that most black people are being provided with inadequate medical and dental care and that today there are fewer black doctors graduating from medical schools than there were in 1955. Points out that in black communities there is one black doctor for every 5,000 people compared to a ratio of one doctor to 670 people in white communities. Describes efforts to alleviate this situation.

2. A tribute to Malcolm X (14:13)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Discusses the influence of Malcolm X upon the present black liberation movement. Includes an interview with his widow, Betty Shabazz.

3. American Samoa : paradise lost? (53:39)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Shows that the traditional life of the Polynesians of American Samoa is being altered and challenged by its governing authority, the United States, and that a potential conflict exists between the western goals of education which stress independent thinking and the cultural values of Samoa which emphasize obedience to the family and respect for authority.

4. 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.

6. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes (1:35:50)

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.

7. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes (45:49)

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.

8. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes (47:48)

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.

9. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes (1:32:21)

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.

10. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes and Letters (47:56)

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.

11. Being Lucky: Various Vignettes on Book Honoria and University buildings (47:41)

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.

12. Being Lucky: Vignette on the Agency for Instructional Television (47:38)

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.

13. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Carnegie and Russell Leffingwell (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.

14. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Civic Responsibilities (47:54)

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.

15. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Film and Germany (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.

16. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Finance (46:16)

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.

17. Being Lucky: Vignettes on French Food, St. Regis, and Travel (47:48)

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.

18. Being Lucky: Vignettes on German (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.

19. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Germany and the White House Commission (1:35:43)

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.

20. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Greek travels (1:36:00)

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.

21. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Hearst Newspaper (47:42)

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.

22. Being Lucky: Vignettes on higher education in Pakistan (47:40)

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.

23. 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.

24. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Intrafraternity (32:12)

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.

26. Being Lucky: Vignettes on South America (1:36:06)

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.

27. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Student Relationships (46:18)

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.

28. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the 1959 trip to USSR (1:35:29)

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.

29. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the American Council and the Beginning of NEA (1:35:15)

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.

30. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the EWA (1:35:02)

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.

31. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the German Mission (1:35:17)

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.

32. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the Greek Mission (47:49)

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.

33. Being Lucky: Vignettes on the Moscow Trip, Shostakovitch, and the Wine Festival (47:50)

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.

34. Being Lucky: Vignettes on Wells' Early Life (47:55)

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.

35. 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.

36. Black and White Together? (1:00:05)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Describes Project WILL, a plan designed to promote racial understanding between black and white high school students in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Relates how one staff member becomes disillusioned during the federally sponsored project conducted in two six-week sessions, and challenges the premise of the experiment. Indicates that although the students were supposed to be making their own decisions, they actually had no control over the project.

37. Diary of a Student Revolution (29:50)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Demonstrates how the campus industrial recruiting at the University of Connecticut resulted in confrontation between student activists and the University president. Uses two camera crews working independently to show simultaneously the philosophies and strategies of both sides. Depicts how the students' attempt at a peaceful protest was met by police who read the riot act and made arrests. Shows the president conversing with other administrators, and questions whether the use of force was appropriate.

38. Greek Addition (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.

39. Harold and the purple crayon (08:30)

Date:
1969
Summary:
Develops through animation the story of Harold, who with his purple crayon creates a world of his own, since whatever he draws becomes real. Harold's adventures begin when he goes for a walk in the woods and draws the trees; when he is tired of the walk he draws a boat and some water and sails to an imaginary picnic, where he draws the food; and, finally when he tires of his adventuring he draws his house, his bed, the bedcovers and then hops in and goes to sleep. Based on Crockett Johnson's book by the same title.

40. 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.

41. Indiana School of the Sky: Books IV: American Strong Men / The White Continent (29:07)

Date:
19uu
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.

42. Indiana School of the Sky: Books IV: Horses / Servants of the People: Ernie Pyle (29:05)

Date:
19uu
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.

43. Indiana School of the Sky: Guidance IV: Getting Along With Others / Books IV: Timber! (29:04)

Date:
19uu
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.

44. Indiana School of the Sky: Guidance V: Home Sweet Home / Time On Your Hands (29:05)

Date:
19uu
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.

45. Indiana School of the Sky: News Review II: Relations With Other Nations / Peace On Earth (29:25)

Date:
19uu
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.

46. Indiana School of the Sky: Science III: New Discoveries, New Problems / Many Questions Still Remain (29:07)

Date:
19uu
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.

47. Indiana School of the Sky: Science III: Plants, Animals, & Rocks (14:25)

Date:
19uu
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.

48. Indiana School of the Sky: Science III: Scientists Follow Newton / Scientists Find New Tools (29:19)

Date:
19uu
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.

50. 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.

51. Letters and Being Lucky: Vignettes on Student and Alumni Relationships (47:58)

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.

52. 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.

53. 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.

54. Memos and Letters ; Being Lucky: Vignettes on Education in Pakistan (1:35:51)

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.

55. Mimi at Radio City 1969 (01:34)

Date:
1969
Summary:
Home movie of a trip to New York City. Shows Naomi dining outside Rockefeller Center, the sculpture of Prometheus, and Times Square at nighttime. Also shows brief street scenes in Manhattan. The film is cut with slug leader of a young African-American woman (possibly from another Feil production).

56. Roosevelt City (08:50)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Describes the program of self-determination in Roosevelt City, a newly-incorporated all black city in Alabama. Explains that because the city has very little money, all government officials and those providing community services are unpaid. Describes the attempt to make all people desire to become involved in the operations of city government.

57. 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.

58. The South : health and hunger (23:04)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Surveys the inadequate nutrition, the lack of water, and too few medical facilities which face many black southern residents. Shows how these problems affect both the physical and mental development of the people. Interviews a midwife and the only black obstetrician in Mississippi.

59. The World of Julian Bond (10:48)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Reviews the recent career of Julian Bond, member of the Georgia State Legislature, including his protest candidacy as the first black man to be nominated for the Vice Presidency at a Democratic National Convention.

60. 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.

61. William Abraham (29:18)

Date:
196u
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents Nkosi and Soyinka in Accra interviewing Professor Abraham, philosopher and author of The Mind of Africa. Focuses in detail on the function of the writer in Africa.

62. WTIU Broadcast May 11th, 1969, student boycott/meeting, etc., additional commentary by G. List (2:10:33)

Date:
1969-05-11
Main contributors:
List, George, 1911-2008
Summary:
George List was a Professor of Folklore, Director of the Inter-American Program in Ethnomusicology, and Director of the Archives of Traditional Music at Indiana University. His primary research interests included folk music, the traditional music of the Hopi tribes of Northern Arizona, and the music of indigenous tribes in the Caribbean regions of Colombia and the Andes and Amazon regions of Ecuador. Most of the recordings used in his research are housed with the Archives of Traditional Music; the bulk of the recordings held by the University Archives consist of dictated correspondence. Radio report discussing a student tuition boycott/protest relating to a tuition hike. It is followed by commentary from George List on the piece.