18671. Navajo rug weaving (16:23)

Date:
1970
Main contributors:
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Summary:
The Navajo rug-weaving process begins with sheepshearing, followed by carding and hand-spinning the wool into yarn. The yarn is then dyed using handmade dyes. Weavers set up a loom and employ intri...

18672. Pixillation (04:23)

Date:
1970
Summary:
Uses computer animation and crystal graphics to create dynamic visuals which correspond to fast-paced electronic music. Shows shapes pulsating, merging, and dancing to form optical effects and ill...

18673. Pioneer Mill (11:49)

Date:
1972
Summary:
Describes briefly the arduous processes by which the early settlers ground corn in their homes and focuses on the construction and operation of large water-powered mills. Shows farmers bringing the...

18674. Texas star (11:01)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Demonstrates through slow motion and natural photography the positions and movements of the "Texas Star." Opens with a group of eight dancers performing the introduction to the dance. Shows each pa...

18675. When in Rome (10:00)

Date:
1932
Summary:
A travelogue of Rome. Captures ancient sites of the city, Roman society, the Fascist population, and intimate scenes of Benito Mussolini at home with his children.

18676. Disorders of coordination (44:53)

Date:
0000
Main contributors:
E. Herz; T. J. Putnam
Summary:
Demonstrates a number of tests for disorders of coordination and discusses the causes of the various types of disorders.

18677. Airscrew (21:07)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Tharp, Grahame, 1912-
Summary:
This short nonfiction film depicts the intensive testing that goes into developing and producing aircraft propellers. It opens with the whirring or propeller blades. Animated diagrams show how the ...

18678. Alaska's silver millions (30:55)

Date:
1936
Summary:
This informative short film narrated by Father Bernard Hubbard 'The Glacier Priest' shows in detail the large and lucrative salmon fishing industry in Alaska, from the catching of the fish to their...

18679. This is basketball (24:55)

Date:
1964
Summary:
Filmed at Tipton High School in Tipton, Indiana, "This is Basketball" contains helpful information on play and game situations which are often subject to misinterpretation. Officials signals, varia...

18680. A kitchen cavalcade (14:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows many of the kitchen appliances of tomorrow. Takes the viewer inside the experimental laboratories of General Motors to see such advanced aids to cooking as an automatic recipe viewer, heatle...