15601. The Murakumo sword (29:38)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the ancient Japanese myth about the finding of the sacred Murakumo sword. Illustrates the story using Japanese brush painting techniques. Shows how to paint mountains and rivers.

15602. The mystery of Museka (29:43)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Visits the Brookfield Zoo to tell the story of the okapi and the giraffe. Explains how the okapi was captured and identified. Uses filmed sequences to show how the giraffe and okapi are adapted to ...

15603. The Nature of the Roadway (29:29)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses Interstate Highway systems, increase in motor vehicle registrations, types and surfaces of today's roads, and the road building program. Explains various ways to build safety into roads-...

15604. The Nature of the Stars (29:13)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the classification of the stars, their physical properties, magnitude, size, and possible evolution. Explains the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram for star classification based on magnitude an...

15605. The Old Northwest (29:27)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the story of the first settlement at Marietta in the Northwest Territory. Explains the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, the establishment of the first civil government north of the Ohio River, an...

15606. The ordeal of the American woman (28:55)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Can a career woman make a good mother? Max Lerner and six Brandeis students discuss the double dilemma of the American woman. In school she is caught between doing well scholastically and finding a...

15607. The parent : part I (29:28)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Mr. Hartzell and Dr. Patrick talk to three pairs of parents to find out what they expect of, and hope for, their children. All six parents agree that the most important thing for their children to ...

15608. The parent : part II (29:48)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This portion of the discussion describes the relationship between the children and their parents at home. Mr. and Mrs. Vaught discuss what responsibilities their son has, and how he earns money. Mr...

15609. The playboys of the zoo (29:46)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Visits those animals at the Brookfield Zoo which are the most entertaining. Shows filmed sequences of the bears, otters, elephants seals, and sea lions. Explains why they are called the playboys ...

15610. The Pony Trail (29:32)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Tells the story of the Pony Express and its significance to the people living west of the Missouri River.