5751. The Home Place (31:16)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Extension Service
Summary:
A history of home construction and architectural styles in the U.S. Emphasizes the homestead as symbolic of American values and national character. "The American farmstead, stronghold of human liberty —its history and social significance. This film presents views of many historic rural homes, from New England to California; points out that they have all been created and maintained by a lavish expenditure of sweat and elbow grease, and that the farm home is of prime importance in our civilization. Of general interest, with a special appeal to students of rural domestic architecture" (Motion Picture of the United States Department of Agriculture, 1945, 22). Includes scenes of New England colonial homes, the Georgian houses of the Chesapeake region, Monticello, Dutch colonial styles of Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley, the Linnear House of Madison, IN, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, the Uncle Sam Plantation in Louisiana, and the Spanish Haciendas of the southwest.

5754. Planning and laying out work (09:58)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
A plant supervisor talks to his son, who has built a boat in the basement too large to go through the door, about planning a job in advance; and recounts several illustrative experiences at the plant.

5755. Writers of today. Isak Dinesen (22:45)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Robert Richman interviews the famous Danish author of Seven Gothic Tales and Out of Africa. Features her comments on the similarities and differences between poetry and story-telling. Surveys her writing techniques and closes as she relates one of her tales.

5756. Film Communique: Thirteenth Issue: Back Door to Japan (14:04)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
Army Pictorial Serivce Signal Corps
Summary:
Addressed to "the men and women of American Industry," the Film Communique series reports on military accomplishments to an audience of domestic workers producing materials for war. This issue consists of the single short film Back Door To Japan. Progress in the campaign of General Joseph Stilwell to establish a second front against Japan from the Chinese mainland is shown. Work on the construction of supply routes known as the Ledo and Stillwell roads connecting India and Burma (Myanmar) to China is shown. Combat footage of exploits of General Frank Merrill's special forces unit known as "Merrill's Marauders." The battle to take a Japanese-held airfield at Myitkyina, Burma is shown in detailed combat footage, followed by a report on the monsoons that temporarily prevented use of the captured airfield by the Allies. Provides a summary of the Allied strategy in the Pacific theater, showing the Naval front in the islands of the Philippines and the secondary front in China.

5757. Indiana, our Indiana (22:23)

Date:
1950
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
An Indiana University student shows a prospective student's parents the campus and explains the counseling system. Includes academic and extracurricular activities, the extension centers, and many buildings on the Bloomington campus.

5758. Keyboard Conversations: Introduction (29:50)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Defines the nature and scope of the series, Keyboard Conversations. Discusses the question of the necessity for studying the structure of music. Illustrates the sensuous, emotional, and intellectual appeals of great music. Suggests that an insight into the composer's methods of building his composition will illuminate the great and lasting ones, and add to the enjoyment of them. (WMSB-TV) Kinescope.

5759. The Sonata as a Whole (29:43)

Date:
1959
Summary:
discusses the movements which comprise the whole sonata. Explains the sonata as : (1) an instrumental form; (2) variable in length; (3) comprising either three or four distinct movements, related tonally but contrasting in tempo and internal structure; and (4) having at least one movement in sonata form. Illustrates the character-sequence of the movements of a four-movement sonata. (WMSB-TV) Kinescope.

5760. Lobsters and crab (29:41)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Teaches how to draw lobsters and crabs. Draws a special crab called a "Heike" which is found only in Japan. Tells a legend about how this unusual crustacean came into being. (KQED) Kinescope.

5761. Techniques of colonialism : the American experience (29:15)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Reviews the activities of the United States in the area of colonialism. Discusses the colonies of the U.S. past and present. Outlines the course of action taken in helping the various territories in achieving self-government.

5762. The Arts and Sciences (30:45)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Dr. Wriston is joined by August Heckscher, president of the Twentieth century Fund, and William P. Bundy, Assistant Secretary of Defense and coordinator of the President’s Commission on National Goals, for a discussion of a national plan for the arts and sciences. The chief question is that of finding support, particularly for the arts. Should artist be given subsidies? Why are there so few artists in a society that contains such a high proportion of men and women truly appreciative of the arts? The three panelists describe the kinds of education that can develop artistic or scientific abilities, and also comment on the role of women in the arts and sciences. They conclude by agreeing that much can be done to stimulate creative effort through private investment, universities and perhaps government support.

5763. Self-Confidence (29:33)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses how self-confidence can be developed, and shows why people do some things more confidently than others. Recommends practice with success, unlearning fears, and the feeling of belongingness which help build confidence in us to do things in which we had no confidence at first. (KOMU-TV) Kinescope.

5764. Case studies in the new nationalism : the Arab world (29:51)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Discusses the history of Arab Nationalism, Arab Nationalistic competition, and Republican versus Monarchical Nationalism. Surveys the use of Nasser in Egypt. Explains the role of anti-colonialism and anti Zionism in the nationalistic rise of the Arab World. Illustrates with film clips, pictures, and maps.

5765. Case Studies in the New Nationalism: Asia (29:40)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Surveys the rise of nationalism in China and India. Explains the role of Western influence in their struggles. Discusses the reactions of China and India to the impact of the West and the divergent roads traveled to nationalism.

5766. Nationalism, colonialism, and the world community (29:31)

Date:
1960
Summary:
This program summarizes the major points which have been brought out in the series and evaluates Nationalism and Colonialism in terms of the basic problems now facing the world community – the paradox that he liberal idea of self-determination of nations may result in divisiveness and fragmentation of the world’s energies and resources at the very time when man’s power to unleash the forces of nature has made necessary the highest degree of international harmony and worldwide cooperation. How has the world community organized to deal with National-Colonial power? What is the future of Nationalism and Colonialism? These are the questions answered by Stoessinger in this program. Films of Philippine diplomat Carlos P. Romulo are included in this program.

5767. 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 Soviet’s techniques of empire building are several including playing nationalistic groups against each other and exploiting anti-fascist resistance to its own gain. In the past, nationalism has caused many blocks to Communism and they have constantly had to change their techniques. A former Albanian freedom fighter is interviewed.

5768. Equality and the Democratic Process (30:07)

Date:
1961
Summary:
In what sense can Americans be equal? Not in looks, or in talents, but in opportunity, decide Dr. Wriston, Mr. Canham, and Martin S. Ochs, editor of the Chattanooga Times. Equality of opportunity, they state, is essential in a democracy. Turning in more detail to the system of democracy in this country, the three panelists discuss possible reforms within the operations of the Congress, the executive branch of the federal government, and the state governments. Among their suggestions are the consolidation of urban areas and school districts, the reform of self-limiting tax laws, the reform of election districts, and a re-examination of existing corporate law.

5769. Techniques of colonialism : Britain and France (29:39)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Presents an historical survey of colonialism as practiced by Britain and France. Discusses the methods of rule and the phases of colonization of each. Uses film clips, phots and charts to show how each has moved from direct colonial rule to cooperation with their colonies.

5771. 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 discusses the main unifying factors common to the rise of new nationalistic states. These include neutralism, the quest for racial equality, religion as a unifying or dividing factor, the planned socialistic economy, and Westernization in its various manifestations. How can democracy export its ideas and ideals to countries that have little background and experience in democratic methods? This is the great problem of communication, concludes Stoessinger.

5772. Patterns of nutrition (29:04)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Explains the autotrophic and teterotrophic methods of nutrition, and discusses the importance of chlorophyll bodies in plants in the manufacture of chemical compounds which can be made to release energy for the organism's various activities. Illustrates how all living things depend on the chemical compounds produced by green plants for their nutrition. (KUHT) Film.

5773. The living cell (29:47)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses and illustrates the size, shape, composition, and organization of a living cell, and, with the use of a model and a simplified drawing, shows the different parts. Points out a few of the differences between a plant and an animal cell. (KUHT) Film.

5774. Stimulus and response (29:28)

Date:
1956
Summary:
All organisms tend to maintain their organization in spite of changing environmental conditions. Dr. Roney describes the different types of responses which organisms make to stimuli. Using the micro-projector, he shows a number of simple organism responses. He also shows the beating heart muscle in a live chick embryo.

5775. The scientist examines life (29:38)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Dr. Roney examines the scientific method. He discusses such questions as: How does a scientist decide when an observation is “true”? What are the differences between inductive and deductive procedures? What is a raw “fact”? He also demonstrates the use of a micro-projector, and shows more views of amoeba.

5777. Pontiac [unknown title] (03:22)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Pontiac
Summary:
An advertisement for a Pontiac Bonneville convertible starring Sir Cedric Hardwicke in which the stage actor orchestrates a scene for the car appealing to an upper class, when a hobo clown character, played by Emmett Kelly, appears and Hardwicke uses him to describe the wide appeal for the car. Submitted for Clio Awards category Autos.

5778. Millinery Institute of America "This is Eve" (01:02)

Date:
1962/1964
Main contributors:
Millinery Institute of America
Summary:
An advertisement for Millinery Institute of America apparel in which a model poses in the brand's line of hats. Submitted for Clio Awards category Apparel.

5780. Hush Puppies "Three Ladies" (01:02)

Date:
1962/1964
Main contributors:
Hush Puppies
Summary:
An advertisement for Hush Puppies shoes in which a basset hound takes various styles of the product to a dog house and the owners find the shoes and model them. Submitted for Clio Awards category Apparel.

5781. Chrysler "Redhead" (02:09)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Chrysler
Summary:
An advertisement for the 1960 Chrysler automobiles in which a narrator showcases four models in various scenarios, including travel, bank robbery, marriage, and horseback riding. Submitted for Clio Awards category Autos.

5782. Warner's "Stretch Bra" (01:01)

Date:
1962/1964
Main contributors:
Warner's
Summary:
An advertisement for Warner's bras in which the product is shown to stretch in various ways. Submitted for Clio Awards category Apparel.

5783. Haggar Slacks "Tourney Model" (01:03)

Date:
1962/1964
Main contributors:
Haggar
Summary:
An advertisement for Haggar Slacks apparel in which men model the "tourney" style on a golf course. Submitted for Clio Awards category Apparel.

5784. Nationalism, colonialism and free world military strategy (29:26)

Date:
1960
Summary:
America’s task is to stop imperialism. Communism is based on imperialism. What can we do? If we ally ourselves against Soviet imperialism we run into difficulty because of Nationalism and Colonialism. For instance, Portugal is our ally but a Portuguese colony in India wants to be our independent ally. Where is our loyalty? When faced with a choice such as this, our loyalty must remain with the countries which will protect the most people from aggression. And these problems are intensified because of atomic power. If we share it, will it alienate us from other powers? There is always the danger that if we give to nationalist nations, we cannot be sure that it will be used for peace. The basic problem lies in the fact that Soviet imperialism is ambiguous. What policy can we accept? NOTE: Since this program was completed, France has joined the “atomic club.”

5785. The why of national goals (30:18)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Dr. Wriston and Erwin D. Canham, editor of the Christian Science Monitor, explore the reasons for the President’s Commission on National Goals. They quickly make the point that Americans set their own goals and that the Commission does not intend to impose its conclusions on the public. The report goals for Americans is designed to be a handbook for thoughtful citizens, to focus their attention and discussion on topics of importance, and to give them the facts to reach their own conclusions. Leadership in America, Dr. Wriston and Mr. Canham point out, resides in many places – in the Presidency, in local government, in pressure groups, and in the individual. The goals mentioned in the course of this program are suggestions stemming from current public opinion, and are designed to help Americans give their country a forward direction in the coming years.

5786. The colonial mind : part I (29:45)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Discusses present day attitudes toward colonialism and how they differ from the colonial ideal of the past. Sir Andrew Cohen, ex-colonial official in Africa, answers questions concerning the making of colonial policy, how the colonial mind has changed and what the modern colonial official sees as his function.

5787. Expansion and Empire Building (29:15)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Traces the history of imperialism from the 15th Century to the present, Explains the reasons which lead to empire building by nation states. Discusses the geographical, economic, and political changes brought about by colonialism.

5788. The colonial mind : part II (29:45)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Stoessinger analyzes the modern colonial mind in a time when “Colonial Official” has become a bad word phrase. He interviews French and Belgian colonial officials in an attempt to show the changing role of the colonial official in the world today. The modern colonial official wants to set men free, to eliminate the color bar, and to serve as a civil servant, his guests claim.

5789. Out of Bed into Action (16:26)

Date:
1944
Summary:
This film outlines the convalescent training program for hospitalized U.S. airmen in World War II. It is designed to acquaint the convalescent with the program in which he will take part. Patients are shown in their beds, doing light calisthenics in the wards, exercising specific muscles using specially designed equipment, exercising and playing games out-of-doors, and engaging in hobbies and crafts. Other aspects of the program involve convalescents sharing wartime experiences with their fellow patients, teaching them new material and new skills, brushing up on their old skills acquired on duty, taking courses, and even earning degrees. The program also includes updates and discussions on the war, watching duty-related films, and engaging in purely social activities. The circulation and blood supply to various parts of the body are shown in animation.

5790. Atmosphere and Its Circulation Ocean of Air Part I (10:50)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
Michael Ference, George Benton, Encycopaedia Britannica Films Inc.
Summary:
Explains the principles accounting for the distribution of air over the earth. Reveals the composition of atmosphere and explains its pressure and temperature at varying altitudes. Demonstrates how sun rays heat the earth's surface unevenly and how this phenomenon and the earth's rotation cause air movement. Emphasizes the role of atmosphere circulation in creating air pressure zones which, in turn, produce weather and climate. An Erpi classroom film.

5791. Art as Human Discovery (29:18)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Presents the means for acquiring an understanding of art and the artist. Examines modern art as an expression of the world today. Points out how the artist is involved in an age of discovery; how his work must be looked at as something new, now something to be recognized from past experiences, and how art looks to the future, forecasting the unknown. Illustrates with art objects from the collections in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

5792. Art as Social Order (29:15)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses religious and secular art as an expression of and a directing force in society. Explains how Chinese and Christian arts helped maintain social order and established images of faith. Contrasts art as individual expression in a free society with art as a propaganda tool under dictatorship. Illustrates with the art objects from the collections in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

5793. Art as Revolution (29:28)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explains how art is identified with its environment, showing that a changing environment forces art through a revolution if it is to retain vitality. Uses art objects to show how the rococo style of the French court gave way to the classical expression of Napoleonic pomp, which in turn gave way to romanticism. Discusses the great revolution in art in Europe during the 19th century. Points out the impact of technical developments and democratic ideas on art.

5794. Landscape (29:43)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Illustrates the Japanese techniques of painting a landscape. Demonstrates by painting the Half Dome and Cathedral Spire in Yosemite National Park. Reviews subjects from entire series. (KQED) Kinescope.

5795. Fish (29:45)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Teaches the techniques of drawing fish. Demonstrates by painting fish swimming and jumping from water. Stresses the Japanese approach to composition using fish as an example. (KQED) Kinescope.

5796. The Constitution and the labor union (28:50)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Shows the relationship of the Constitution to organized labor. Presents the case of Whitaker et al v. North Carolina, in which a group of unions challenged the constitutionality of a state ban on the closed shop, union shop and other "union security provisions. Traces the role of the fourteenth amendment in labor struggles. Photographed in Ashville, N.C., and other cities. (Center for Mass Communication of Columbia University) Film.

5797. Design with a camera (29:44)

Date:
1959
Summary:
One of 13 episodes in a series, Design With A Camera offers instructions and tips on framing subjects in photography. Joan Jockwig Pearson demonstrates subject placement using drawings and frames of varying sizes to achieve a unique, artistic effect.

5798. The Universal Machine (28:50)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Comments on the fact that the computer revolution represents a fundamentally different kind of advance because, unlike past industrial advances, the computer manipulates processed information at incredible speeds. Explains the problem of what to use as a universal "machine language."

5799. Three cities (10:44)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
United States. Office of War Information. Domestic Branch. Bureau of Motion Pictures
Summary:
How workers in three American cities solved wartime living problems in 1944.

5800. Putting elements to work (29:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates and explains methods of manipulating elements and using them. Shows how iron is extracted and explains the derivation of a variety of products from petroleum. Uses a working model of a blast furnace and of a petroleum refinery. (KQED) Film.