16001. The medical witness (35:04)

Date:
1956
Summary:
This film, in vivid, dramatic scenes, shows the examples of two physicians, the right way and the wrong way, to offer medical testimony on which the plaintiff's suit depends.

16002. The medieval book (27:14)

Alternative title:
Medieval book; Introduction to medieval manu...
Date:
1996
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Explains that making a book in the Middle Ages took a great deal of time and planning. Traces the process of manuscript making from the preparation of parchment paper to the binding of the book.

16004. The mental hospital volunteer : someone who cares (28:24)

Alternative title:
Someone who cares
Date:
1955
Summary:
Depicts the role and influence of the mental hospital volunteer in the lives of hospitalized mental patients. Alludes to the scope of the problem of mental illness, and describes some of the undes...

16006. The micrometer (15:19)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Shows various types of micrometers; how to use a micrometer, read the barrel and thimble scales, check the accuracy of readings, and take care of the instrument.

16007. The middle months of pregnancy (29:09)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
Discusses such topics as superstitions about birth marks and deformities, how to relieve morning sickness, changes in clothing, and how to relax and rest. Contains suggestions for relieving constip...

16008. The middle states (10:57)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
Erpi Classroom Films, Inc.; Howard W. Odum
Summary:
Presents an overview of man's use of resources in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Domestic and European migration and population trends of...

16010. The milling machine (07:30)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Indicates the basic principle of the standard plain milling machine. Each part of the machine is named and explained, and some elementary setups are demonstrated.

16011. The Minerals of Life (29:31)

Date:
1960
Summary:
In addition to organic elements, living beings are necessarily composed also of inorganic elements such as calcium, iron and cooper. This program analyzes the ways in which these inorganic substanc...

16012. The missing city gates (29:54)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Reports on excavations concluded at Nimrud, Iraq. Emphasizes the bronze gates, now in the British Museum, that were originally located in Balavat, near Nimrud. Points out that recent discoveries ...

16013. The missing elements (29:20)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the discovery of three elements predicted by Mendeleev. Demonstrates and explains the use of the spectroscope and of other methods in isolating elements. Revises Mendeleev's Periodic Tab...

16014. The Molding and Nature of the Shore (29:24)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Shows a variety of beaches and headlands, their contours, and evidence of a continuing interaction between land and water. Uses film sequences, photographs and demonstrations to illustrate the caus...

16015. The monkeys and the hats (15:10)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Rico, whose mother sews hats for a living takes some hats to the fair to be sold. On the way, he stops for lunch and two monkeys who have run away from the circus start to play with his hats. After...

16016. The months before birth. [The birth of the baby] (29:19)

Alternative title:
Birth of the baby; Months before birth
Date:
1956
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Explains the stages of labor, distinguishing between false and real labor, and uses charts to show the position and development of a full-term baby. The episode follows an expectant mother from her...

16017. The months before birth. [The last months of pregnancy] (29:11)

Alternative title:
Last months of pregnancy; Months before birth
Date:
1956
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Reviews fetal development during the later months of pregnancy, including physical characteristics of a seven-month-old fetus and definitions of premature and full-term birth. It provides guidance ...

16018. The moon (29:49)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the earth's only natural satellite, the moon. Uses charts, models, diagrams, photographs, and film clips to show and explain the moon's physical make-up, movement, size, density, phasing...

16019. The Moon before Apollo (1:43:00)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Two speakers discuss what the scientific community knew about the moon before the Apollo Program and what was learned from the missions from two different perspectives. One is from Jack Schmitt wh...

16020. The Moor's pavane (15:59)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Jos Limon and his troupe perform a suite of dances based on Shakespeare's "Othello" with lines spoken by Bram Nossem. Using the structure of a court dance, this interpretation captures the tragedy ...

16021. The morality of love (29:45)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Distinguishes between morality and virtue, and discusses good and bad love. Points out that the three bad loves are love of money, pride, and romantic love, and explains both that Adler's and Freu...

16024. The mountain men (09:09)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
Visits Grand Teton National park near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Discusses the life of the early French beaver trappers. Explains their methods of survival, and how they lived, traded, and fought with...

16025. The Mounting Millions (54:46)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Delineates some of India's major problems and the progress being made toward solving some of them. Reports on famine, industrialization, birth control campaigns, a fertilizer festival, governmental...

16026. The movies (28:55)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Examines the movies of the twentieth century for clues to the changes and constancies in American taste. Indicates that by the 20s the sentimental melodrama had given way to a new wave of frenetic ...

16030. The Musical Phrase (29:18)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Explains, discusses, and illustrates musical phrasing. Draws illustrations from the Baroque period, particularly from the music of Bach, to point out the "drive" and "onward urge" of musical phases.

16031. The mysterious occident (1:00:07)

Date:
1964
Summary:
In this program, Mr. Hoffer explains why he believes it is the West and not the East that demonstrates mysterious and unnatural behavior in times of stress and change. His interest in the East and ...

16032. The mystery of Museka (29:43)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Visits the Brookfield Zoo to tell the story of the okapi and the giraffe. Explains how the okapi was captured and identified. Uses filmed sequences to show how the giraffe and okapi are adapted to ...

16033. The myth exploded (29:59)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Features significant excerpts from the preceding 12 programs and lists the many myths of communism. These include (1) freedom for the working man, (2) communism as a genuine expression of the desi...

16034. The National Commitment (29:14)

Date:
1968
Main contributors:
Sutton, Percy E.; Lindsay, John V. (John Vliet); McKissick, Floyd B. (Floyd Bixler), 1922-1991
Summary:
Moderator: Percy Sutton (President, Borough of Manhattan). Panelists: Hon. John V. Lindsay (Mayor, City of New York); Floyd McKissick (National Chairman, CORE); Whitney Young (Executive Director, N...

16035. The nature and kinds of love (29:37)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Considers the kinds of human love, the various meanings of the word "love" as it is used in ordinary speech, and the different attitudes that people take toward love. Focuses on the problem of the...

16036. The Nature of Creativity, Part 1 (29:36)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Two artists demonstrate the creative process by reacting to a stimulus presented by a psychologist. Defines creativity and outlines the elements composing it; stresses the influence of environment ...

16037. The Nature of Creativity, Part 2 (29:50)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the process of revision through which a painting is developed, revealing how the artist uses his skill, knowledge, and experience to shape his ideas into a finished work of art. Compares ...

16038. The Nature of Drama Program 10: The Nature of Man, Shakespearean Conception (32:00)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16039. The Nature of Drama Program 11: The Nature of Man, Revolution- 17th Century (31:26)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Department of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16040. The Nature of Drama Program 12: The Nature of Man, Modern Drama (31:48)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16041. The Nature of Drama Program 13: The Future of Drama (32:22)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16042. The Nature of Drama Program 1: Introductory course (30:11)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16043. The Nature of Drama Program 2: Forms and Styles of Drama (31:04)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services. Summary; Heffner, Hubert C.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16044. The Nature of Drama Program 4: The form of Tragedy (Agamemnon and Oedipus) (28:52)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16045. The Nature of Drama Program 6: The Forms of Comedy (31:54)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16046. The Nature of Drama Program 7: The Forms of Melodrama (31:55)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16047. The Nature of Drama Program 8: The Form of Melodrama, Part 2 (32:05)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16048. The Nature of Drama Program 9: The Nature of Man, Greek Conceptions (31:43)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Dept. of Theatre and Drama ; Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services.
Summary:
Hubert C. Heffner was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Speech, Theatre, and Dramatic Literature at Indiana University. In addition to his teaching responsibilities within the Dept. of Speech a...

16049. The Nature of Government (29:32)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the fundamental ideas of government, and points out that a government to be just must be for, of, and by the people. Explains why a government must have power and authority in order to fu...

16050. The nature of human learning (29:52)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses intellectual learning and the role of the teacher. Shows how learning is only a small part of education, and mentions briefly some theories of learning. Points out that the learner must ...

16051. The nature of humor (29:40)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Feinberg delves into the basic nature of humor as it is known in everyday life. “Fake” laughter, often used on radio and television, is demonstrated and its importance and value explained.

16052. The nature of law (28:32)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Explains the difference in the use of the word "law" in natural science, and the word "law" as used in art, politics, and conduct. Shows pictures to illustrate various concepts of law, and points ...

16053. The Nature of Man (29:50)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Presents Eric Hoffer in an extended dialogue on man's weaknesses and how they relate to the total process of learning to become human. Describes human nature as highly unnatural in comparison with...

16054. The nature of opinion (29:44)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the nature of opinion as contrasted with knowledge. Points out that where opinion can be right or wrong, knowledge can not be wrong. States that opinions are subject to conflict, and give...

16055. The nature of satire (28:53)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Feinberg addresses satire; why satire is used, how it combines humor and criticism, its relationship to the nature of reality, and how it causes laughter. Dr. Feinberg points out that cosmic ir...

16056. The Nature of the Roadway (29:29)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses Interstate Highway systems, increase in motor vehicle registrations, types and surfaces of today's roads, and the road building program. Explains various ways to build safety into roads-...

16057. The nature of the satirist (29:34)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Feinberg addresses just what makes the satirist tick, what kind of a person it is who twists elements of a person or of a thing to make the whole appear funny.

16058. The Nature of the Stars (29:13)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the classification of the stars, their physical properties, magnitude, size, and possible evolution. Explains the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram for star classification based on magnitude an...

16059. The Navajo : part I (29:43)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Presents a visit to a Navajo reservation to discover the values held by this indigenous community. Questions are put to an Indian family to find out each member's duties, responsibilities, and priv...

16060. The Navajo : part II (30:16)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Presents a visit to Windowrock, Arizona, to interview members of the Navaho Tribes Council. Discusses the problems of working within the tribal organizational patterns and of the continuing force o...

16062. The nearest star (28:22)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Jim Scott; Gian-Franco Romagnoli; Robert Gaffney
Summary:
Portrays the unique and critical role of the sun in the drama of our own planet. Traces the history of man's study of the sun, and explains how solar towers, rockets, and balloons are used in the s...

16063. The Necessity of Government (26:21)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses opposing views concerning the necessity of government, and illustrates why some form of government is essential for the common good of the group. Explains the two general types of govern...

16064. The Negro and the American Promise (59:39)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Brings together four prominent Negro leaders who discuss American Negroes' movement for racial and social equality, and their own motivations, doctrines, methods and goals. Features Negro leaders J...

16065. The Negro soldier (40:09)

Date:
1944
Summary:
This War Department enlistment film aims to recruit African Americans in its World War II engagement. The documentary has as its framework a black minister's explanation to his congregation of the ...

16066. The Negro soldier (39:23)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
Capra, Frank, 1897-1991
Summary:
"This War Department enlistment film aims to recruit African Americans in its World War II engagement. The documentary has as its framework a black minister's explanation to his congregation of the...

16068. The nervous system (09:47)

Date:
1937
Summary:
Shows the structure of the nervous system, together with its pathways and connections; the nature of a nerve impulse; conditions for setting up impulses; their passage from cell to cell; their disc...

16072. The new age (1:01:35)

Date:
1964
Summary:
Mr. Hoffer begins his discussion of “The New Age” by pointing out that it is generally, though falsely, referred to in America as the “Age of the Masses” (i.e. mass communications, mass consumption...

16073. The New Baby Comes Home (28:51)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows and discusses baby clothing and pictures the actions of two babies less than six weeks old. General styles of various items of baby clothing are displayed, their advantages are pointed out, a...

16074. The new colonialism : the Soviet Union (29:20)

Date:
1960
Summary:
In this program, Stoessinger points out the continuity of imperialism from Czarist Russia to Russia today, Russia’s attitude toward nationalism being that it should be ruthlessly crushed. The Sovie...

16075. The New Digital Library of the Commons (49:49)

Date:
January 27, 2010
Main contributors:
Kowalczyk, Stacy; Castle, Emily
Summary:
Since 2001, the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis and the Indiana University Digital Library Program have partnered to create the Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) - a gateway to ...

16076. The New IUCAT: Powered by Blacklight (58:52)

Date:
October 9, 2013
Main contributors:
McDonald, Courtney Greene
Summary:
Recently, the Indiana University Libraries implemented Blacklight, an open source discovery layer, as the new public interface for IUCAT, the statewide shared online catalog. Blacklight was chosen ...

16077. The new nationalism (29:44)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Stoessinger suggest that the rise of the new nationalism may characterize this era more than the East-West struggle. He discusses the two trends today; new nations and new unified supra-states, and...

16078. The new old Greece (29:31)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Considers the recently deciphered tablets from Pylos and Knossus that have furnished evidence calling for a thorough revision of Greek history before Homer. Discusses this "brand new" world of Anc...

16079. The New Statistics and Open Science: How to get started (1:15:11)

Date:
September 29, 2017
Main contributors:
Calin-Jageman, Robert
Summary:
Recently the Association for Psychological Science revised its publication guidelines to reward Open Science practices and to encourage the use of the “New Statistics” as a better alternative to nu...

16081. The nominating process re-examined (28:40)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses trends in the nominating process and the changes in sectional voting patterns. Briefly mentions the influence of third parties and splinter candidates. Summarizes criticisms of the poli...

16082. The Northwest (34:02)

Date:
1981
Main contributors:
Agency For Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 14 from the Agency for Instructional Television series American Legacy. Host John Rugg reviews the exploration and settlement of the American Northwest, including the Columbia River, the Le...

16085. The nurse (11:04)

Date:
1949
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Elizabeth S. Bixler
Summary:
Shows Miss Austin as she goes about her duties in the children's ward of a hospital. She checks a boy in an oxygen tent; visits two young girls, one with a cast on her arm and the other recovering...

16094. The Observer Review "Untitled" (00:33)

Date:
1969
Main contributors:
The Observer Review
Summary:
A montage of disasters is shown with an announcer stating that people can read about how to survive all the disasters in The Observer Magazine.

16095. The occupation of southern South America (29:21)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Recounts the slow movement of the Spanish into the area of the Paraguay-Parana river system and across the Andes into Chile. Describes their difficulties with the Chilean Indians, and the Aracanians.

16096. The ocean of air (13:55)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Uses animation and live-action photography to portray the importance of air to life on earth. Shows the composition and describes the physical properties of air. Indicates the role of air in suppor...

16097. The office of the President (29:09)

Date:
1956
Summary:
This program considers the role of the president and the significant changes in that role during the past half century. Interviews and discussion also consider the presidential role as administrato...

16100. The old man and the sea (29:48)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Appraises the artistic quality of the book and examines its purposes and the ideas that it contains. Concludes that this rather short, simpl...