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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elvis J. Stahr, who served as President of Indiana University 1962-1968, recorded forty-four tapes about his life, with plans to write an autobiography. This is the twelfth of these tapes, in which Stahr discusses his first assignments, lectures, extra-curricular activities, and encounters with famous people at Oxford. The B-side of the tape opens with Stahr discussing (then) current events, and his gratitude for his long life on the eve of his 73rd birthday.
Crawley Films, Douglas Leechman, Radford Crawley, Grant Crabtree, Graham Crabtree, Judith Crawley, George Gorman, Rod Sparks
Summary:
Dramatizes a legend of the British Columbian Native Americans, using authentic wooden masks worn by silent actors. Against impressionistic scenery and with appropriate music the story of why the blind old medicine man conferred his magic necklace on the loon is told by a narrator.
An Indian legend of how the loon received his distinguishing neckband. Uses authentic ceremonial masks.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc., Elizabeth S. Bixler
Summary:
Shows Miss Austin as she goes about her duties in the children's ward of a hospital. She checks a boy in an oxygen tent; visits two young girls, one with a cast on her arm and the other recovering from an operation; assists Barbara Allen, who is recovering from an appendectomy; and cares for two boys arriving from the operating room. Finally shows Miss Austin on duty in the maternity ward several weeks later.
Explains the various techniques to be mastered in learning to throw a baseball effectively. Professional players give demonstrations of four throws--the overhand, the three-quarter, the side-arm, and the underarm--which are analyzed by means of stop motion, slow motion, and close-up photography.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Ernest Horn, Larry Yust, I. Mankofsky, Jack Elliott
Summary:
Describes the procedure by which a seaport receives cargo for distribution. Shows conveyor systems, pumps, and electromagnets used in handling goods; and explains the work of seamen, longshoremen, and customs officers.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elvis J. Stahr, who served as President of Indiana University 1962-1968, recorded forty-four tapes about his life, with plans to write an autobiography. This is the eleventh of these tapes, in which Stahr describes his transition to Oxford University, including his trip to the UK, social culture, living arrangements, and academics at Oxford.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Karl E. Mason, Robert Longini
Summary:
Describes in detail the structure, function, and movement of the spinal column in man. Uses X-ray photography and animated drawings to indicate the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions and shows how the individual vertebrae are joined together to form a strong but flexible backbone. Points out the relationship between the spine, other bones, and muscles of the body and stresses good posture. | Details the movement, structure, and function of the spinal column through X-ray, stop-motion, and close-up photography, as well as by means of animated drawings. Emphasizes the importance of good posture and illustrates typical posture faults.
Clifford J. Kamen, Sydney N. Fisher, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Larry Yust, H. William Varney
Summary:
Reviews the Greek and Roman periods of influence, the Moslem invasion, the growth and development under Attaturk, and the present struggle toward progress. Shows the geographical and strategic importance of Turkey to the West, and surveys its industries.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Preston E. James, Milan Herzog
Summary:
Locates the Amazon river on a map and describes its size, tributary rivers, and climate. Shows the vegetation, jungle animals, and life of primitive Indians who live in the jungle. Depicts life in small villages and major occupations of the people. Discusses the primary industries of the Amazon region.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Elvis J. Stahr, who served as President of Indiana University 1962-1968, recorded forty-four tapes about his life, with plans to write an autobiography. This is the ninth of these tapes, in which Stahr recalls more memories from Hickman, including Christmases and his father's political relationships. He also recounts more memories during his time at the University of Kentucky, including FDR's presidency and keeping up with the news, sports, and summer adventures with the ROTC and other friends.
