16021. John Crowe Ransom, part I (29:26)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Ransom talks of why his poetry is difficult to comprehend. Ransom reads and discusses “Bells for John Whiteside’s Daughter,” “Piazza Piece,” “Janet Walking,” “Vision by Sweetwater,” and other poems.

16022. The United States National Bank of Omaha [unknown title 4] (00:25)

Date:
1959 to 1976
Main contributors:
The United States National Bank of Omaha
Summary:
An advertisement for the United States National Bank of Omaha in which a narrator compares a bank user to early pioneers, and says that the pioneer of today uses the bank to keep his money safe. Su...

16023. You, the Beholder (29:38)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses various levels of understanding of art in terms of visual, historical, and esthetics elements. Explains such terms as abstraction, cubism, futurism, and shows examples of each. Demonstra...

16024. The Condition of Freedom (29:37)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Discusses liberty as a changeable concept, the "climate"for liberty, and threats to freedom. Stresses individual responsibility to institutions, community, and government. Featured guests are Mr. P...

16025. First Security Bank [unknown title 4] (00:12)

Date:
1959 to 1976
Main contributors:
First Security Bank
Summary:
An advertisement for First Security Bank in which an animated man nervously introduces the institution's services. Submitted for Clio Awards category Banks.

16026. Mrs. Spider Goes to a Wedding (15:10)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Fignewton Frog and Dora tell a tale of Mrs. Spider, who helps a hummingbird get a bridal veil. Using the peep-show parade and a series of miniature sets with moving figures, they tell of some of th...

16027. Mrs. Buzz Solves a Problem (15:09)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Dora and Fignewton use felt boards to illustrate the life cycle of a bumble bee in the story of Mrs. Buzz, a bee who needs help in raising her family.

16028. Wembley Ties "Valet" (01:06)

Date:
1962 to 1964
Main contributors:
Wembley
Summary:
An advertisement for Wembley ties in which an animated valet describes losing his job after his employer discovers the Wembley guide matching ties to suit color. Submitted for Clio Awards category ...

16029. The river (29:34)

Date:
1959
Summary:
A 'do-it-yourself' river is used by Dr. Harbaugh to answer such questions as 'why do rivers meander?' 'does water always follow the route of least resistance?' and 'is it safe to build a house on a...

16030. Ideal "Electric Food Center" (01:01)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Ideal
Summary:
An advertisement for Ideal's Electric Food Center in which a young girl at a birthday party prepares milkshakes for her friends using the toy. An offscreen narrator describes the features of the pr...