18401. The micrometer (15:19)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Shows various types of micrometers; how to use a micrometer, read the barrel and thimble scales, check the accuracy of readings, and take care of the instrument.

18402. The milling machine (07:30)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Indicates the basic principle of the standard plain milling machine. Each part of the machine is named and explained, and some elementary setups are demonstrated.

18403. The sunfish (10:54)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Presents the life of the sunfish from the preparation of the nest, the laying and fertilizing of the eggs, the hatching of the eggs, and the development of the fish to maturity.

18404. Venture adventure (07:43)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
Hasse, Charles, 1904-2002
Summary:
Short film on the Air Training Corps of the British Royal Air Force, showing recruiting, enlistment and training.

18405. Venture adventure (08:35)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Short film on the Air Training Corps of the British Royal Air Force, showing recruiting, enlistment and training.

18406. Victory bond song (02:29)

Date:
1941
Summary:
The establishment of the payroll savings plan in a large industrial plant, and motivation of the purchase of bonds and stamps by visualizing the things we are fighting to maintain.

18409. Women at war (10:08)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
Hemingway, Mary Welsh, 1908-1986
Summary:
Produced for an American audience, the film explores the role of women in the war effort and thanks America for sending relief bundles to the victims of the London Blitz. Shows British women caring...

18410. Women in Defense (11:12)

Date:
1941
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Work of American women in the war effort: in scientific research, in industries taking the place of men, and in volunteer work--making bandages, contributing to blood banks, etc. Commentary by Kat...