15221. Ogden Nash, part II (29:21)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Martin Levin, teacher and editor of “The Phoenix Nest” in “The Saturday Review,” and Ogden Nash discuss the social commentary in the latter’s poems. Nash reads “Seaside,” “Rabbits Who Doesn’t Menti...

15222. Ogi-no-Mato or The Fan Target (29:50)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This is a tale of two famous Japanese clans who were bitter enemies. During the battle of Yashima in 1845, one clan was challenged to pierce a fan with a bow and arrow from a great distance. Artist...

15223. On an island--the animals of Australia (29:56)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Visits those animals at the Brookfield Zoo native to Australia. Tells the story of the kangaroo, wallabies, and the Dingo Dog. Shows filmed sequences of these animals as they live in the zoo.

15224. Onions and Potatoes (15:10)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This is the story of the plants we eat and how some of the things we eat were brought her by the first settlers. Bash Kennett tells the history of some of our fruits and vegetables and the Lillian ...

15225. Open Fractures (23:52)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explains, using live photography and animation, the potential dangers that may result from an open fracture and the steps to follow in treating a patient with an open fracture. Points out the dange...

15226. Other Graphic Techniques (29:46)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the graphic techniques of collage, scrafitto, stencil and poster paint on crayon. Shows the materials used and demonstrates each technique.

15227. Other Uses of the Highway (29:37)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Describes the numerous and varied users of the highway other than passenger cars. Explains how the driver must react as he confronts unusual traffic situations such as animals, funerals, hay-wagon...

15228. Our country sings (15:24)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This program in the series is a singing survey of America at work, play, in love and the songs of the children. Bash sings some of her favorites including “Liza Jane,” “Prisoner of Life,” “Every Ni...

15229. Our Milky Way Galaxy (29:48)

Date:
1959
Summary:
James S. Pickering discusses the gradual conception and changing picture of the Local or Milky Way Galaxy from an all-embracing universe to just one of the countless galaxies. Its probable appearan...

15230. Overview (29:30)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Illustrates early cars, compares them with today's automobiles, and discusses three interdependent areas--the car, the roadway, and the driver. Discusses means of solving the highway death toll-eng...

15231. Paper (15:09)

Date:
1959
Summary:
A sheet of paper is taken for granted today, but it was a treasure in other times. Bash Kennett tells of man’s attempt to create something on which he could record his thoughts. She traces the disc...

15233. Paris - Jungfrau 1959 (39:13)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Charles Long
Summary:
Home movie documenting Ed Feil’s trip to Paris in 1959. The film captures several notable landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Ceour, Notre Dame, and a visit to the Louvre....

15235. Paris 1960 (03:23)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil
Summary:
Travelogue documenting Ed Feil's trip to Paris in 1959. Offers views of Notre Dame, the Seine, Sacre Coeur, and the city as seen from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Feil focuses briefly on a street a...

15236. Paris Cuts (18:04)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Charles Long
Summary:
Home movie documenting Ed Feil’s trip to Paris in 1959. Begins with footage of a flight from Gander, Canada to Paris. The film captures several notable landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Eif...

15237. Paris, Venice, Florence (40:29)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Charles Long
Summary:
Home movie taken on Ed Feil’s trip to Paris in 1959. Shows Ed visiting the Eiffel Tower, including the view from standing underneath the tower, riding up in an elevator, and the view of Paris from ...

15239. Party Birthplace (29:28)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the story of the Republican Party's birth at Ripon, Wisconsin. Explains the factors which gave rise to the Republican Party and doomed Whig Party. Discusses the Missouri Compromise, Fugitive ...

15240. Pearly Gates (29:27)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the story of the button industry and its development in Muscatine, Iowa. Reviews briefly the places discussed on previous programs. Explains how the button industry was only one example of lo...