15901. Indiana School of the Sky: Social Studies: Egypt (14:04)

Date:
January 27, 1948 to February 10, 1948
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....

15902. Indiana School of the Sky: Music: Music: Your Favorite Music / Washington (28:20)

Date:
January 25, 1948 to April 26, 1948
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....

15903. Indiana School of the Sky: Story Book: Elephant Child (14:02)

Date:
January 23, 1948
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....

15904. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Murals: Part 4 / Make Your Choice (28:40)

Date:
January 21, 1948 to April 28, 1948
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....

15906. Indiana School of the Sky: Music: Orchestra Choirs / Final Concert (28:10)

Date:
January 12, 1948 to April 23, 1948
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....

15909. Algebra in everyday life (10:42)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Jim shows Grace how she can use algebra to find out the quantities of red and yellow paint she needs to make enough orange paint to complete some stage scenery. Demonstrates the algebraic steps of ...

15910. Arctic borderlands in winter (10:58)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows the adaptation of animal and plant life to the rigors of winter around Hudson Bay, where evergreen forests give way to treeless tundra. Includes Indians, their sled dogs, their homes, birds, ...

15911. Are you popular? (09:56)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Contrasts Carolyn, an attractive newcomer to a high school, with Ginny, who despite her willingness to date all of the boys in the school, is unpopular with both boys and girls. Then shows through ...

15912. Arteries of life (09:52)

Date:
1948
Summary:
The third in the "Living Earth" series. Shows the interrelationship of water and forests in supplying life-giving moisture to topsoil. Pictures what happens when forests are destroyed and water i...

15913. Baby meets his parents (10:48)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Explains how the developing personality of the child is influenced by the manner in which his parents provide for his basic needs and prepare him for social living.

15914. Blood transfusion (17:13)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Surveys the development of blood transfusion in international medical history from Landsteiner's discovery of the four blood groups in 1901. Shows the setting up of various blood donor and blood b...

15915. Building a house (11:04)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Paul Hanna
Summary:
Shows the step-by-step construction of a house by mass-building methods in an urban area. Shows the specialized jobs involved and the machinery used.

15916. Christmas rhapsody (11:01)

Date:
1948
Summary:
The story of the littlest fir tree in the forest, which is chosen to be decorated as a Christmas tree by a family living in the mountains. Includes familiar Christmas carols.

15917. Chucky Lou - Story of a Woodchuck (10:10)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] Tells the story of a woodchuck which was taken to a state park to live and now entertains the park visitors by performing tricks. Shows the woodchuck's appearance, size, natural h...

15918. Common animals of the woods (North America) (11:24)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Includes the squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, porcupine, otter, mink, beaver, opossum, skunk, ad woodchuck. In each instance the distinguishing characteristics of the animal are shown, such as the abilit...

15920. Danny rebels (07:01)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Columbia Pictures Corporation; Robert Cohn; Arthur A. Ross
Summary:
Teaching Film Custodians classroom film of excerpts from the 1948 Columbia Pictures Corporation feature film, "Rusty Leads the Way". When 10-year old Danny decides his parents exercise too strict c...

15921. Democracy's diary (16:11)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Jay Bonafield; Larry O'Reilly; Phil Reisman, Jr.
Summary:
Shows the organization of the The New York Times and the vast interrelationship of the numerous departments. Then illustrates the methods for giving up-to-the-minute news, and stresses the need fo...

15922. Diagnosis : danger (19:47)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Discusses hospital safety through the experience of a doctor who, while in charge of a hospital, meets with an accident. While he is recuperating, he considers the many other safety hazards to pati...

15923. Do words ever fool you? (11:07)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Coronet Instructional Films; Viola Theman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, Northwestern University
Summary:
Three elementary pupils learn that everyone attaches personal meanings to words and that the wording of newspaper stories, conversations, advertisements, and politics, for example, needs careful an...

15924. Flower arrangements (18:36)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
John Ott
Summary:
Practical flower arranging for the home, featuring Miss Eve Porter of Montclair, New Jersey. Items discussed are the different types of flower containers and the combinations of flowers and forms f...

15926. Fundamentals of photography : the basic camera (15:00)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
United States Navy
Summary:
Traces the historical development of the camera, discussing the reasons for subsequent changes from the original camera obscura of 1553. Demonstrates finally that every camera, whatever its make, c...

15928. How Indians build canoes (10:34)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Crawley Films; Canadian Geographic Society
Summary:
Algonquin Native Americans demonstrate the building of an authentic birch bark canoe, using only materials supplied by the forest, and showing how a Native American ancient craft has been passed on...

15929. How we get our power (10:57)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Young America Films; Lillian Malcove Ormos; Laszlo Ormos
Summary:
Surveys the various sources of power, including hand, machine, animal, wind, water, steam, coal, petroleum, explosive, and atomic. Explains how man utilizes stored-up energy in a number of differe...

15930. I.H.S.A.A. state track and field meet, 1948 (31:51)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Covers all track events of the 1948 state meet, with the short ones shown in their entirety. Both regular and slow motion photography are used to show the contestants in action and receiving their...

15931. Ice cream (11:13)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; H. H. Sommer
Summary:
Shows how ice cream is made in the home and in a modern ice cream plant. Includes measuring devices, weighing, mixing, pasteurizing, homogenizing, cooling, testing, freezing, packing, and hardenin...

15932. Indian Hunters (08:11)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Pictures two modern-day Canadian Indians scouting for new hunting and fishing grounds for their tribe. They track moose and meet a huge Canadian black bear as they move cautiously through virgin f...

15933. Irish children : rural life in western Ireland (10:57)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Conrad M. Arensberg
Summary:
Sean and Mary O'Reilly and their family are shown in everyday activities on their farm in western Ireland. They prepare food, gather crops, feed the animals, gather peat from a bog, play games, an...

15934. Korea today (19:22)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Describes Korea in 1948, when the U.S. Army was establishing a sound government there. Shows the Japanese being returned to Japan and the repatriation of Koreans. Sequences on education, health, ...

15935. Let's go to the movies (09:42)

Date:
1948
Summary:
The first in a series of twelve, one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. This film chronicles the technical and aesthetic growth of moving p...

15936. Making glass for houses (11:05)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; F. V. Tooley
Summary:
Describes how the three ingredients of glass-limestone, sand, and soda ash--are obtained. Close-up shots present a simple laboratory demonstration of basic glassmaking techniques. Then shows larg...

15937. Modern Surgery (18:48)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Shows the doctor diagnosing Mrs. Conrad's illness as gallstones, and follows her to the hospital, where every phase of her care is discussed. Presents the preparation for the operation, the steps i...

15938. Motivation and Reward in Learning (14:17)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Compares a hungry, active rat with a satiated, inactive rat. The hungry animal learns to get food by pressing a bar, while the satiated animal goes to sleep. To demonstrate that failure to learn is...

15939. New Frontiers of Medicine (17:43)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Discusses recent drug discoveries such as sulfa, penicillin, and streptomycin; increased opportunities for medical students from all parts of the world to study in this country such problems as the...

15940. Osmosis (19:47)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Teaching Film Custodians release of a Motion Picture Association of America short film. A high school student, who is having difficulty understanding the textbook explanation of osmosis, discusses ...

15941. Public Relations (17:06)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Depicts the value to be derived by all from effective public relations between business, labor, government, and the people. The role of public relations personnel is shown, as is the type of course...

15942. Riches of Guatemala (13:47)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows Guatemala's natural resources, crops, and other products. Includes the cultivation of coffee, bananas, corn, pepper, cinchona for quinine, and plants for rotenone. Includes a short Spanish l...

15944. Schooltime in camp (17:57)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Presents a 1948 report on the School Camp experiment authorized by the Board of Education of the City of New York and conducted in cooperation with Life Camps, Inc. Shows numerous examples of chil...

15945. Seeds of destruction (09:35)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
The Conservation Foundation; New York Zoological Society; John H. Storer
Summary:
The fourth in the "Living Earth" series. Shows what happens when nature's balance is upset by exploitation of natural resources. Suggests that organized planning and conservation can arrest the d...

15946. Sense into dollars (12:45)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Illustrates the different methods used by various salespeople. Shows how suggestive and descriptive selling aids the customer, the individual salesclerk, and the store.

15947. Simple Slab Methods (10:34)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Indiana U Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
[motion picture] Demonstrates three slab methods of pottery-making. Shows wedging, forming a candleholder directly from a lump of clay, rolling a slab for a simple tile, and constructing a flower ...

15948. Simple slab methods (46:02)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Demonstrates three slab methods of pottery-making. Shows wedging, forming a candleholder directly from a lump of clay, rolling a slab for a simple tile, and constructing a flower container from sev...

15949. Soap : production and cleansing action (11:28)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
James W. McBain; Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.
Summary:
Illustrates in a school laboratory how lye and fat are combined to make soap, and explains, by animated drawings, the chemical action (saponification) which takes place when the mixing occurs. Por...

15950. Solar prominences (11:42)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Photographed at the McMath-Hulbert Observatory, near Lake Angelus, Michigan, this film presents five types of solar disturbances or prominences, including quiescent, spot, cap, quasi-eruptive and l...

15954. T-Men of the Treasury Department (18:23)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Dramatizes the work of the six law-enforcement agencies of the Treasury Department, which are shown dealing with smuggling, narcotics running, illegal production and sale of alcohol, counterfeiting...

15955. The Airport (11:03)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows many phases of the work at a large municipal airport, including the buildings, the radio room, the reservation desk, the preparation of the plane, the take-off, and the control of private pla...

15956. The art director (08:00)

Date:
1948
Summary:
One in a series of twelve, one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. This film illustrates the work of the set creators, providing an interest...

15959. The story of Palomar (39:03)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Sidney Zipser; Edison R. Hoge; Walter S. Arnold
Summary:
Describes the story of the giant 200-inch telescope on Palomar Mountain, photographed over the period of years during which the giant telescope was planned and designed. Shows the grinding of the h...

15960. The teachers' crisis (17:07)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Presents several reasons for the crisis in the teacher supply in 1947, including low salaries, lack of training, overcrowded conditions, and social restrictions.

15961. This vital Earth (10:06)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
John H. Storer; George E. Brewer, Jr.; John C. Gibbs
Summary:
The second in the "Living Earth" series. Shows with many examples the interdependence of plant and animal life and the dependence of the land upon past living forms for its productive power. Expl...

15962. Three fox fables (11:03)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Grace Storm
Summary:
Uses live animals to tell the three fox fables about the fox and the sour grapes, the fox and the crow who allowed himself to be flattered, and the fox and the stork who gets the last laugh.

15963. Through the Grand Canyon by boat (18:35)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Account of Norman Nevill's 1942 expedition from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead (240 miles) and the boating techniques used to conquer the rapids.

15964. Where will you hide? (20:37)

Date:
1948
Summary:
An animated cartoon about the dangers of atomic warfare and the need for world peace.

15965. Your Indiana state parks (20:31)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows scenes of Indiana state parks during the various seasons. Stresses the facilities available for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, studying nature, horseback riding, picnicking, and participa...

15966. Your Movie Camera and How to Use It (10:57)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows Charley, who uses the booklet with his camera, as he successfully takes his first pictures. Then explains focusing, setting the diaphragm for the correct amount of light, good scene composit...

15967. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Puppetry: Part 3 / Mural Painting: Part 1 (30:01)

Date:
December 19, 1947 to February 18, 1948
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....

15968. Indiana School of the Sky: Story Book: The Lucky Boy / The Painted Pig (28:33)

Date:
December 16, 1947 to April 9, 1948
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....

15970. Indiana School of the Sky: Social Studies: Switzerland / Hawaii (28:28)

Date:
December 16, 1947 to February 10, 1948
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....

15972. Indiana School of the Sky: Music: Stories in Music / Christmas Music: Part 2 (28:33)

Date:
December 15, 1947 to February 2, 1948
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....

15974. Indiana School of the Sky: Music: Christmas Music: Part 3 / Washington (28:34)

Date:
December 12, 1947 to February 16, 1948
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....

15975. Indiana School of the Sky: Christmas String Ensemble (14:12)

Date:
December 12, 1947
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....

15981. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Face Fits the Person / Benediction to Savior (32:45)

Date:
December 6, 1947 to February 11, 1948
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....

15982. Indiana School of the Sky: Science IV: Fun With Magnets / A Magic Servant (28:28)

Date:
December 6, 1947 to January 22, 1948
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....

15985. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Crayon Stencils / Finishing Touches (28:34)

Date:
December 3, 1947 to April 21, 1948
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....

15986. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Mural Painting: Part 3 / Crayon Stencils (28:24)

Date:
December 3, 1947 to January 21, 1948
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....

15988. Indiana School of the Sky: Music: Christmas Music: Part 1 / Lincoln's Time (30:37)

Date:
December 1, 1947 to February 9, 1948
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....

15991. Indiana School of the Sky: Story Book: Eaglesfeather / Hansel & Gretel (28:26)

Date:
November 23, 1947 to February 20, 1948
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....

15992. Indiana School of the Sky: Social Studies II: Palestine Now (15:28)

Date:
November 22, 1947 to December 30, 1947
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....

15993. Indiana School of the Sky: Story Book: Giotte Tended Sheep / Hiawatha (28:18)

Date:
November 21, 1947 to January 16, 1948
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....

15994. Indiana School of the Sky: Art: Little People Just Like You / How it Looked (28:36)

Date:
November 20, 1947 to February 4, 1948
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....

15995. Indiana School of the Sky: Science IV: Sparks & Currents / Winter Sleepers (29:11)

Date:
November 20, 1947 to January 15, 1948
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....

15997. Indiana School of the Sky: Social Studies II: Palestine Then (14:21)

Date:
November 4, 1947 to December 23, 1947
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....

15998. Indiana School of the Sky: Music V: Two Famous Kings (15:06)

Date:
October 27, 1947 to November 3, 1947
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....

15999. Indiana School of the Sky: Story Book: Snow White / The Greedy Cat (31:28)

Date:
October 24, 1947 to February 13, 1948
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....