15901. Portraits of ancient people (29:34)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Explains how we learn from the portraiture left us, how ancient people looked. Indicates that the artist's styles are much the same today as they were 2500 years ago. (NYU) Kinescope.

15902. Pre-convention campaigns (29:50)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses pre-convention activity. Considers the influence of public opinion and public opinion polls, the role of the campaign manager, and the strategy for winning delegates in both states that ...

15903. Preconvention strategy of the candidates (30:31)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Topic of program is the pre-convention strategy of the candidates, and content covers the factors which make a candidate available for his party’s nomination, the advantages and disadvantages of fr...

15904. Preparing the home for the baby (29:09)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Introduces and outlines the twelve-program series AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD. Discusses the baby's need for space in the home and suggests and shows furnishings for the nursery area. Describes some o...

15906. Protoplasm : the stuff of life (29:09)

Date:
1956
Summary:
In this program the audience hears a review and summary of all the information on the physical and chemical nature of living material discussed in previous programs. Dr. Roney uses sketch pad diagr...

15907. Proud years (28:08)

Alternative title:
Still going places: active ma...
Date:
1956
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Shows in detail practical steps that can be taken to help old people lead active, useful lives; explores the day-to-day problems that accompany old age; and discusses the problems that spring from ...

15908. Putting elements to work (29:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates and explains methods of manipulating elements and using them. Shows how iron is extracted and explains the derivation of a variety of products from petroleum. Uses a working model o...

15909. Realism (29:30)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Defines realism and discusses style, subject matter, and motivation with reference to realism in painting. Identifies and contrasts genre painting and illusionary realism and illustrates these wit...

15910. Reinforcement in learning and extinction (08:20)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows how pigeons are taught abnormal behavior patterns by means of selective reinforcement of response and how the removal of the reinforcement causes the gradual extinguishing of the learned resp...

15911. Rivers to the Ocean Run (29:40)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Reviews the records of both parties in the area of conservation and use of our natural resources. Points out that controversy has been particularly sharp on the development of power resources. (KQ...

15912. Romanticism (29:36)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Outlines the principles that guided the work of the romantic painter and illustrates these principles with paintings and prints. Shows a landscape in the romantic mode depicted at the easel. Iden...

15913. Royal jewels (29:37)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Pictures three expeditions which trace the acquisition by the metropolitan Museum of Art of jewelry which belonged to an Egyptian Princess of the XIIth Dynasty. Traces and discusses changes in the...

15915. See how they learn (29:45)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates modern techniques for teaching primary grade pupils to read, write, and do simple arithmetic. Shows children, participating in such classroom activities as reading-readiness tests, sto...

15916. Self-Confidence (29:33)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses how self-confidence can be developed, and shows why people do some things more confidently than others. Recommends practice with success, unlearning fears, and the feeling of belongingne...

15917. Sibling relations and personality (21:41)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Presents a number of family situations to show that behavior of a child depends on his age and how the development of an individual's personality is affected by many family factors. Portrays exampl...

15918. Sinclair Lewis: American satirist (29:00)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Feinberg delves into the background of Sinclair Lewis to try and show why this man turned to satire in his literary works. Examples of his satire are cited and discussed.

15919. Singapore 1956 (02:59)

Date:
1956
Summary:
This films has a persistent flickering image that may make some viewers feel disoriented. Home movie footage of the Pacific Ocean taken from a boat in the port of Singapore.

15920. Sir Francis Drake's life and voyages (14:23)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Depicts the life and adventures of Sir Francis Drake, an English explorer of the 16th century. Portrays his exploration of the new world and shows some of his personal possessions including sword,...