18012. Women, Ritual, and Religion (Revised) (1:04:11)

Date:
1983
Main contributors:
Kaufman, Gloria J., 1929-2004
Summary:
Examines the latest currents in feminist theology. Discusses liberation theology with Carol P. Christ and new feminist Z. Budapest, who demonstrate the self-blessing ritual, and talks with Elizabet...

18013. Women, Wealth & Giving Videos (31:52)

Date:
2010
Main contributors:
Margaret May Damen; The Foundation for Responsible Television
Summary:
Promotional videos for Women, Wealth & Giving, 2010

18014. Wood blocks and metal type (29:41)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the discoveries and developments which brought about the invention of movable type by Gutenberg. Describes the work of the alchemist in casting metals, the making of wood blocks, and the ...

18015. Wood sculpture in the world of art (29:48)

Date:
1957
Summary:
In this program, Mr. Fitzpatrick discusses wood sculpture as an art form. Describes the tools needed for manipulating the wood. Demonstrates simple methods and techniques of carving. Explains the...

18016. Woodcarving (15:05)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Bash tells of woodcarving in early American life and explains how carving was done, what tools were used and exhibits some early chests, utensils, signs and Indian figures. Songs include “There’s ...

18017. Woodcarving and artistic expression (30:18)

Date:
1958
Summary:
There is in the heart of every man the desire to express himself through the creation of something beautiful, says Shari Lewis. Whatever the motivation for making the object, the result is, in man...

18018. Wooden face of Totonicapan (09:50)

Date:
1942
Summary:
Shows a workman producing one of the wooden masks used in religious festivals in Guatemala. Then pictures a religious procession at Solosa, with its effigies of Christ, and a special worship servi...

18019. Wooden Giant (29:31)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the story of the lumber frontier of the Midwest in the region west and south of Lake Superior. Describes the living conditions of the lumberjacks. Explains how the indiscriminate cutting of t...

18020. Wooden Shoes on the Hudson (30:15)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Discusses Dutch holdings on the Hudson, in the East, and in Brazil. Appraises the Dutch efforts at empire building and governing. Relates Henry Hudson's discovery of the fur-rich Hudson valley in ...