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In all societies, children have a need to play. The doll, made in the human image is a universal toy. The puppet, made in the human or animal form, is another means of diversion for children, as well as adults. In some non-technological societies, puppetry has been developed into a high art. Shari Lewis examines the variety of ways in which man, using materials at hand, has created replicas of himself for fun and amusement.
Discussion of the George Herzog collections at the Archives of Traditional Music, of early ethnomusicologists and the development of the field, and biographical information on Herzog. Descriptive information presented here may come from original collection documentation. Please note collections of historical content may contain material that could be offensive to some patrons.
Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modern operatic performances are in two areas--grand opera and new opera experiments--and that there is considerable variety in the different periods of opera. Presents an aria from the dagger scene of Verdi's opera, Macbeth. (Univ. Calif. Ext.) Film.
All 33 of the Herald Tribune High School Forum Delegates discuss what they have accomplished at the forum and express their opinions--positive and negative--about the U.S. Includes the singing of native songs. (WOR-TV) Kinescope.
**NOTE: This film contains graphic footage that some viewers may find distressing.**
Documents a safari and hunting expedition in East Africa taken by Dr. Clarence E. Fronk (1883-1968), a surgeon and big-game hunter from Honolulu. Fronk and his crew observe, photograph, and hunt numerous animals, including leopards, rhinos, giraffes, water buffalo, zebras, and elephants. The group also interacts with a local Maasai tribe and captures a demonstration of their hunting methods. Describes the ideal qualities of lion trophies as Fronk seeks his prize. Depicts a graphic butchering of an African elephant and the removal of its tusks.
Shows scenes of Indiana state parks during the various seasons. Stresses the facilities available for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, studying nature, horseback riding, picnicking, and participating in individual and group games. Includes sequences on Clifty Falls, Spring Mill, McCormick's Creek, Shakamak, Dunes, Brown County, and Pokagon State Parks. Describes the early development of the park system and its role in the conservation of Hoosier wildlife.
Shows ways in which seeds of plants are scattered in order to insure propagation of the species: dispersal by wind, transportation by animals, and forceful propulsion from the seed case. Describes the anchoring methods of germination by clamping, hooking, adhesion, and corkscrew motion.
Considers various means by which seeds are disseminated; how they anchor themselves to the ground to facilitate germination; and how they protect themselves. Demonstrates the dispersal of seed plants by wind, transportation by animals, and propulsion from seed plants by wind, transportation by animals, and propulsion from seed cases. Describes anchoring methods by clamping, hooking, adhesion, and corkscrew motion. Portrays various natural devices for protection while sprouting.
Pictures carnivorous plants, which have the unusual characteristic of entrapping and digesting insects and other small animals. Shows how the pitcher plant lures insects to its trap, where they drown. The enfolding of insects by the leaf tentacles of the sundew is presented by means of time-lapse photography.
Indiana University, Bloomington. Radio and Television Services, Cook, Robert, Clevenger, Zora Goodwin, 1881-1970
Summary:
Robert Cook interviews Zora Clevenger, "Mr. Indiana University Athletics." An IU alum, Clevenger played football and baseball at IU, serving as captain of the football team in 1903. He went on to coach basketball and baseball at IU for two years before moving onto other institutions, returning to Bloomington in 1923 and served as athletic director until his retirement in 1946.
In this film, Cook and Clevenger look through historical photos of IU athletics teams and Clevenger recounts stories of some of the players.
At approximately 5:40, they discuss Malcolm McDonald, the first recipient of the "I" award in 1867; McDonald was the father of long-time IU administrator Alice McDonald Nelson.
Howard, Jack R. (Jack Rohe), 1910-, Jane Howard Perkins, Naoma Lowensohn, Romulo, Carlos P. (Carlos Peña), 1899-1985, Matt Meyer, Jean MacArthur, Dr. William Foley
Summary:
Based on Interviews and Documents housed in the Roy W. Howard Archive at Indiana University. Produced by Indiana University School of Journalism. Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Narrator Richard Yoakam, Professor of Broadcasting, Indiana University
Based on Interviews and Documents housed in the Roy W. Howard Archive at Indiana University. Produced by Indiana University School of Journalism. Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Narrator Richard Yoakam, Professor of Broadcasting, Indiana University
Based on interviews and documents housed in the Roy W. Howard Archive at Indiana University, this production was created by the Indiana University School of Journalism. Funding was provided by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Narrator Richard Yoakam, Professor of Broadcasting at Indiana University, narrates the production.
Based on interviews and documents housed in the Roy W. Howard Archive at Indiana University, this production was created by the Indiana University School of Journalism. Funding was provided by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Narrator Richard Yoakam, Professor of Broadcasting at Indiana University, narrates the production.
Based on interviews and documents housed in the Roy W. Howard Archive at Indiana University, this production was created by the Indiana University School of Journalism. Funding was provided by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Narrator Richard Yoakam, Professor of Broadcasting at Indiana University, narrates the production.
Tells the story of the changes that have taken place in the Southern states where cotton was, or still is being, grown. Pictures seventy-one locations to illustrate the cotton belt's geographic area and use of the land. Describes the growth of cotton as a money crop, but explains how farmers have begun to concentrate on other crops. Factors showing the industrialization and urbanization of the cotton belt emphasizes that although mechanized cotton growing is still a major agricultural activity, it is no longer king.
