Films for use in county and regional libraries, catalog [Jan. 1965]

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Revised January 1965
Issued By
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
GEORGIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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iPlLfi SERVICE TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Georgia State Department of Education has made available the
resources of its AudioVisual Service to the public libraries of the state
that can qualify for this service A special group of films for public library
use has been provided in addition to the collection of films for school use
Public libraries may register to use both collections subject to the regulations
governing each
It is the purpose of the public library service to lend films to
county or regional libraries for use in their own library programs and for
loan to responsible organized groups and agencies exclusive of public schools
who are following a serious education program and turn to the library for pro
gram materials Local county or regional libraries giving film service to
organizations should establish responsibility for use and care of films
In addition to this catalog libraries giving film service to their
communities will need to have available certain basic film lists and film rental
library catalogs The following have proved to be helpful
Educational Film Guide H W Wilson Co New York
N Y op Old volumes useful for evaluation of films
Educators Guide to Free Films Educators
Progress Service Randolph Wisconsin 900
Catalog of 16MM Motion Picture Films
University of Georgia
Center for Continuing Education
Athens Georgia Write for price
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING AND USING FILMS
FROM PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
Fill in application for use of these films LAVl and mail with 1000 annual
fee to
State Department of Education
AudioVisual Service
121 Memorial Drive S W
Atlanta Georgia
Make requests only on the official blanks AV2
Requests may be made in one of two ways
a Make requests for a full calendar month all at one time and be sure that
they are mailed not later than the 20th of the month preceding
b Make requests twice a month in the following manner
Requests from the 1st through the 15th of the month must be mailed no
later than the 23rd of the preceding month Requests from the l6th of the
month through the 31st of the month must be mailed no later than the 7th
of that same month
Start with the first date that you wish to use films and follow a progressive
date sequence to the end of the period for which you are making your requests
Do not mix the months or the dates
Up to five films can be booked for a period of from one to thirty days with
no more than five to be held at one time Always specify the length of time
wanted
Librarians or coordinators must sign each request with complete street address
and town Requests cannot be accepted from anyone else
If damage occurs return the film to the above address at once for repairs
DO NOT REWIND THE MATERIAL
Always return the films as booked and in the same cases in which they are
received
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When it is necessary for films to be cancelled always return the confirma
tion and check the space at the bottom of the blank indicating cancellation
Always return films promptly so as to reach us by the due date and never
hold over for any reason unless permission is granted by the AudioVisual
Service
All films must be returned on serviceable reels of the same size as received
on These must be straightsided reels
Write to the AudioVisual Service 121 Memorial Drive S W Atlanta Georgia
regarding any variations from any one of these regulationss
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SOURCES OF FILMS IN THIS CATALOG

Academy
Academy Films
Box 3088
Hollywood California
Admiral
Admiral Pictures Inc
5823 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood 38 California
Assn Films
Association Films Inc
37 Madison Avenue
New York New York 10017
Athena
Athena Films Inc
165 West 46th Street
New York New York 10019
A F Films
A F Films Inc
1600 Broadway
New York New York 10019
Atlantis
Atlantis Productions Inc
89k Sheffield Place
Thousand Oaks California
ALA
American Library Association
Publishing Department
50 East Huron Street
Chicago Illinois 606II
Austrl News
Australian News and Information Bureau
Films Department
63O Fifth Avenue
New York New York
Alemann
Alemann Productions Inc
P 0 Eox T62kh
Los Angeles 5 California
AVED
AVED Films
793 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood k6 California
AllenMoore
AllenMoore Productions Inc
213 West 7th Street
Los Angeles California
B F Comm
Broadcasting and Film Commiss n
220 Fifth Avenue
New York New York 10001
Allendor
Allendor Productions
607 N La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles 36 California
Almanac
Almanac Films Inc
516 Fifth Avenue
New York New York 10018
Amer Inst Arch
American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue N W
Washington D C 20006
Baer
Lewis S Baer
I63O Lakeside Drive
Orlando Florida
Bailey
Bailey Films Inc
6509 De Longpre Avenue
Hollywood 28 California
Barr
Arthur Barr Productions
6211 Arroyo Glen
Los Angeles U3 California
Artisan
Artisan Productions
Box 1827
Hollywood California
BIS
British Information Services
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York New York 10020
3 PMinnouaan
Brandon
Brandon Films Inc
200 West 57th Street
New York New York 10019
Brown Trust
E C Brown Trust
220 South West Alder Street
Portland k Oregon
Burt Martin
Burt Martin
1560 North LaBrea Avenue
Hollywood 28 California
Cahill
Charles Cahill and Associates Inc
576 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood 28 California
Calif SprayChemical Corp
California SprayChemical Corporation
Advertising Department
Richmond k California
CalifU
University of California
University Extension Education Film
Sales Department
Los Angeles 2k California
Carlin
Carlin Films Inc
i50 West 56th Street
New York New York
Castle
Castle Films
15 Park Avenue
New York New York 10029
CFD
Classroom Film Distributors
5620 Hollywood Elvd
Hollywood 28 California
Churchill
Churchill Films
Suite 1520 667I SunsettBlvd
Los Angeles 2 8 California
CinePic
CinePic Hawaii
I8U7 Fort Street
Honolulu 13 Hawaii
Inc
Colonial Williamsburg
Film Distribution Section
Box 5l6l
Williamsburg Virginia
Columbia
Columbia Pictures Corporation
l6mm Nontheatrical Film Division
711 Fifth Avenue
New York New York 10022
Col U Press
Columbia University Press
Center for Mass Communication
ij13 West 117th Street
New York New York 10027
Contemporary
Contemporary Films Inc
267 West 25th Street
New York New York 10016
Cornell University
Department of Extension Teaching and Infor
mation
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca New York
Coronet
Coronet Instructional Films
65 East South Water Street
Chicago Illinois 6o6ll
Creat Soc
Creative Film Society
1700 North Lima Street
Burbank California
CVE
Coast Visual Education
5620 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood California
Daggett
Avalon Daggett Productions
P 0 Box ik 656
Eaton Rouge 8 Louisiana j
Delta
Delta Film Productions
1821 University Avenue
St Paul MinnesotaDe Rochemont
Louis De Rochemont Associates Film
Library
13 East 37th Street
New York New York 10016
Disney Prod
Walt Disney Productions
l6MM Division
237 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge Illinois 60068
Dowling
Pat Dowling Pictures
IO56 South Eeverly Drive
Beverly Hills 35 California
Dynamic
Dynamic Films Inc
405 Park Avenue
New York New York 10022
EBF
Encyclopedia Britannica Films
1150 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette Illinois
Film Assoc
Film Associates
HOlU Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles 25 California
Film Classic Exch
Film Classic Exchange
16U5 North LaBrea Avenue
Hollywood 28 California
Film Res Co
Film Research Company
Star Route
Cnamia Minnesota
Films Inc
Films Incorporated
277 Pharr Road N E
Atlanta Georgia
Films of Nations
Films of the Nations Distributors Inc
62 West 5th Street
New York New York IOO36
Focal
Focal Film Productions
25 S Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles 5 California
Frith
Frith Films
l8l6 North Highland
Hollywood 28 California
Frontier
Frontier Films
21315 Cutlook Court
Castro Valley California
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Building
Atlanta Georgia
GroverJennings
GroverJennings Productions
P 0 Box 303
Monterey California
Harrison
Edward Harrison
1501 Broadway
New York New York
Heidenkamp
Heidenkamp Nature Pictures
538 Glen Arden Drive
Pittsburg 8 Pennsylvania
Hoefler
Paul Hoefler Productions
75 Girerd Avenue P 0 Box 1313
LaJolla California
Holt
Holt Rinehart Winston
383 Madison Avenue
New York New York 10017
Ideal
Ideal Pictures Corporation
263U East Eighth Street
Chicago Illinois 60605
IFB
Inte national Film Bureau
332 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago 4 Illinois
Ind U
Indiana University
AudioVisual Center
Bloomington Indiana
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Int Flm Fd
International Film Foundation
I75 Fifth Avenue Suite 916
New York New York 10017
Kerkow
Herbert Kerkow Inc
U80 Lexington Avenue
New York New York
Le Mont
Le Mont Films
17622 Willard Street
Ncrthridge California
Library Films
Library Films Inc
25 West 5th Street
New York New York 10019
Line
Francis R Line Productions
35l6l Cemino Capistrano
Capistrano Eeach California
Lobett
Lobett Productions
2002 Taravel Street
San Francisco l6 California
Luth
Lutheran Church Productions Inc
11 West i2nd Street
New York New York IOO36
McGrawHill
McGrawHill Book Company
Text Film Department
330 West 2nd Street
New York New York 10018
Meth
Methodist Publishing Company
810 Broadway
Nashville 2 Tennessee
Methodist Temp
General Board of Temperance
The Methodist Church
100 Maryland Avenue N E
Washington D C 20002
Mikjls
TV Mikels Film Productions
220 Drake Road
Bend Oregon
MillerWood Productions
20117 Califa Street
Woodland Hills California
MMAFL
Museum of Modern Art Film Library
11 West 53rd Street
New York New York 10019
MOT
March of Time Forum Edition
Distributed by McGrawHill Book Company
Text Film Department
330 West U2nd Street
New York New York 10018
Nat Safety Council
National Safety Council
Film Service Bureau
125 Michigan Avenue
Chicago Illinois 6o6ll
NC
North Carolina Department of Public Instruc
tion
Raleigh North Carolina
Neubacher
Neubacher Productions
1750 Westvood Blvd
Los Angeles California
New Method
New Method Book Bindery Inc
West Morton Road
Jacksonville Illinois
NFB
National Film Board of Canada
1270 Avenue of the Americas
New York New York 10020
Northern
Northern Films
P 0 Eox 98 Main Office Station
Seattle WashingtonNovik
David Novik Productions
2868 Centinela Avenue
West Los Angeles 6k California
NYSEC
New York State Department of Commerce
112 State Street
Albany 7 New York
NYU
New York University Film Library
26 Washington Place
New York New York 10003
Official
Official Films Inc
25 West i5th Street
New York New York 10019
Park Films
Park Films
288 N Almont Drive
Beverly Hills California
Petite
Petite Film Company
17C0 College Avenue
Tempe Arizona
Pictosound Prod
Pictosound Productions
U010 Lindell Boulevard
St Louis 8 Missouri
Pizzo
Pizzo Films
80 Fairway Drive
Daly City California
Productions Unlimited
Productions Unlimited Inc
156I Broadway
New York New York IOO36
Progressive
Progressive Pictures
6351 Thornhill Drive
kland 11 California
Pyramid
Pyramid Film Productions
P 0 Eox 10U8
Santa Monica California
Rembrandt
Rembrandt Films
267 West 25thStreet
New York New York
Sid Davis
Sid Davi Productions
lltl8 N Highland Avenue
Hollywood 28 California
Sid 0 Fields
Sid 0 Fields
5137 Laural Canyon Blvd
N Hollywood California
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I Uiili
Sam Orleans
Sam Orleans Associates
211 West Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville Tennessee
Sterling
Sterling Films Inc
316 West 57th Street
New York New York 10019
Tabletopper
Tabletopper Productions
Route 1 Box 796
Escondido California
TFC
Teaching Films Custodians Inc
25 West k3vd Street
New York New York 10018
UN
United Nations Film Division
h05 East U2nd Street
New York New York
use
University of Southern California
AudioVisual Service Department
3518 University Avenue
Los Angeles 7 CaliforniaUWF
Unit 3d World Films Inc
lM5 Park Avenue
New fork New York 10029
Village Films
Village Films
Box 2U569 Westwood Village
Los Angeles 2k California
Virginia Educ Bd
Virginia Education Board
Commonwealth of Virginia
State Board of Education
Richmond 16 Virginia
Weston
Weston Woods Studios
Westcn
Connecticutt
Wing
Wing Productions Inc
252 Great Road
Bedford Massachusetts
Wis U
University of Wisconsin
Bureau of Visual Instruction
University Extension Division
1312 West Johnson Street
Madison 6 Wisconsin
World Artists
World Artists Inc
8255 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles kQ California
YA
Young America Films Inc
18 East last Street
New York New York 10017
Princeton Film Ctr
Carter Road
Princeton New Jersey
8DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF l6ll EDUCATIONAL SOUND FILMS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
LIERARIES FROM THE OECRGIA DEPARTMENT CF EDUCATION S
ABRAHAM LINCOLN A BACKGROUND STUDY color L2110 2 reels
Relates Lincolns great contributions to present day life to his writings and
speeches The Kentucky hills the Indiana background and the Illinois prairie
country where Lincoln traveled as a pioneer country lawyer and leader provide
a realistic background for this presentation CORONET 1951
ADVENTURE IN MATURITY L2033 2 reels
Problems of the aging population are pointed up in the story of a grandmother
who had an old outlook on life and was a burden personally as well as finan
cially until she was jolted into a better attitude by comments from a friend
Empahsizes the need for mature women to remain active and interested in others
through showing the work of a group who fill their lives with service to others
and satisfaction to themselves IFB 1955
ADOBE CITY color L2300 2 reels
Effects of the three cultures IndianSpanish and English are shown in the
development of the city of Santa Fe New Mexico Emphasis is placed upon the
many historic landmarks made of mud testifying to the lasting qualities of
the adobe structure is shown and the method of making adobe today is compared
with that used by Indians in preSpanish days CONTEMPORARY 1961
ADVENTURES OF color
Animated drawings depict the matur
from childhood to adult
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doing and understanding his envir
repetition has lost the wonderful
boy grows up and becomes a father
curiosity and joy in seeing Orig
freedom spontaneity fun happine
used for study of human relations
music by art and music students
L271 1 reel
ing process of man symbolized by the figure
young boy enjoys the fun of seeing testing
onment His father dulled by monotony and
childlike approach to new things When the
he joins his son in rediscovering childhood
inal jazz score creates appealing feeling of
ss and sadness color adds to mood May be
primary children study of art work and jazz
HARRISON 1957
ADVENTURES OF A BABY FOX L2168 1 reel
Unusual photography by the eminent Swedish photographer Arre Sucksdorff makes
this film suitable for camera enthusiasts as well as for nature study groups
at all levels Narration is in verse and an original musical score adds to
the unusual features of the film EBF 1955
AFRICA AWAKENS MODERN NIGERIA color L223 2 reels
A summary of the history and development of Nigeria which gives an understanding
of this part of Africa Stresses the contrasts and changes taking place as in
one generation a country moves from a primitive to a complex civilization
Useful in discussion groups and with other groups seeking to understand the new
nations of the world and the peoples of Africa ATLANTIS 1961
AFRICAN BIG GAME L207 2 reels
All the adventure and thrill of the jungle is portrayed in the hunt for lions
crocodiles elephants antelopes buffalo deer and other wild animals in the
region of French Equatorial Africa AFFILMS 198
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gMAFRICAN BIRDLIFE color L350 1 reel
Beautiful camera studies of the birds to tie found in the continent of Africa
Points out the importance of the environment in attracting and keeping the more
exotic species Useful for bird clubs scout groups etc HOEFLER 1963
AFRICANS ALL color L2U2U 3 reels
Useful as an introduction to the study and understanding of modern Africa
this film blends live photography colorful and lively animated drawings
cries of animals street noises and other sounds recorded on the spot Does
not cover the rapidly changing political and social situations in Africa
concentrating instead on the contrasts and contradictions found as one attempts
to answer the question What is the real Africa Shows varied climates and
peoples animals governments and cultures which might be encountered as a jet
plane moves southward from Algiers to Capetown INTFLMFD 1963
AGE OF TURMOIL L2159 2 reels
One of a series of films dealing with the development of children and young
people this film is correlated with the book Adolescent Development by
Elizabeth B Hurlock Illustrates behavior which is characteristic of and
reflects the emotional turmoil of the early teenager Should be useful in
promoting understanding by parents teachers etc MCGRAWHILL 1952
AGED LAND color L2182 3 reels
A film about people and their way of life this beautiful film reveals much of
the rugged character and beauty both of the Greeks and of their land Shows
towering mountains windswept valleys jewels of islands and white seaside
villages Includes the ruins of the Greece that used to be as well as the
Greece that is today IFB 1961
AICOHOL AND THE HUMAN BODY L2001 2 reels
Graphically explains the specific effects of alcohol on the human body
describing the characteristics of alcohol and how it is made Traces the
course of alcohol through the body until it either oxidizes or escapes
Reveals the progressive effects of alcohol on the important brain centers of
judgment muscular control vision and coordination Dramatizes the case of
a problem drinker and prescribes a treatment EBF 199
ALCOHOLISM L2084 2 reels
Attempts to show how the roots of this illness are embedded personality
difficulties often relating back to the early formative years of the
victims childhood and how it can be treated through psychotherapy
Presents a case study of three types of alcoholics tracing the development
of the disorder from its origin EBF 1952
ALLEN IS MY BROTHER color L272 1 reel
This film emphasizing the meaning of a family is narrated by the mother
Emphasis is placed on what the members of a family mean to one another and
how they help one another especially with the younger ones Karen 7
overcomes her feeling that her brother Allen 3 is a nuisance and learns to
accept him Believable children appear in natural realistic situations
which should make the film useful in practically any group seeking to
understand child behavior CHURCHILL 1957
10ALPINE WILEFLOWERS color L313 1 reel
Presents the yearly life cycle of the most commonly seen highmountain
wildflowers Shows the adaptations these plants have made to the difficult
growing conditions found in the two highest life zones on earth PETITE i960
AMAZON FAMILY color L225 3 reels
The life and work of the people in a small community in Bolivia 2500 miles
up the Amazon River on one of its tributaries where life centers around the
gathering and handling of wild rubber Every step in the process of gathering
the latex and preparing it for shipment is shown and the way in which every
member of the family cooperates and how members of the community work together
is brought out ingenuously in the photography Beautiful photography and
scenery carefully planned and edited make this an unusual film suitable for
many uses and many age levels INT FLM FD 1961
AMERICAN FLAG color L2076 2 reels
Recounts the history of flags on the North American continent from Columbus
time through the Revolutionary War the Betsy Ross legend the story of
Francis Scott Key and the Civil War to the addition of the fortyeighth state
and its corresponding white star Describes our flags place in todays demo
cratic institutions Useful for patriotic programs of groups of all kindsEBF 195
AMERICAN FLAMINGO color L2l8l 2 reels
The breeding grounds of the American Flamingo are visited with a camera
allowing the viewer to have a glimpse of the habits and behavior of these
unusual tropical birds Excellent color CARLIN 1955
AMERICAN MUSEUM color L226 3 reels
The function of a museum is clearly set forth in this portrayal of the
operation of the communitysupported City Art Museum of St Louis Shows
how the museum serves all segments of the community and how people have
turned to it for the help it can give in their community life and activity
PRINCETON FILM CENTER i960
AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE L101 1 reel
Teaches the patterns of Americas beloved folk dances From the Alemande
Left to the DoSiDo this film demonstrates the fundamentals and then
combines them in a closing performance of the traditional Take A Little
Peek CORONET 197
ANDY AND THE LION color L129 1 reel
Another in the Story Parade series of films made from skillful animation
of wellchosen really good childrens stories Uses drawings from the
original awardwinning book and has a good storyteller to narrate the account
of Andys kindness to the lion with a thorn in his paw and their resulting
friendship WESTON 1956
ANGER AT WORK color L2227 2 reels
Explains the headache switch one of the mental mechanisms of mans
personality which induces displacement of anger onto other men and impairs
efficiency in everyday living Dramatized incidents depict techniques which
individuals have developed for handling anger resentment and frustration
IFB 1956
11ANIMALS OF AIASKA color L27 1 reel
Produced from footage obtained over a period of 12 years by Alaskas outstanding
wildlife photographer Cecil E Rhode lecturer and national director of the Izaak
Walton League of America Shows intimate lives of brown bear moose caribou
walrus musk oxen mountain sheep mountain goat and several other wild animals
typical of the northland Will appeal to sports fans and lovers of the outof
doors NORTHERN 1958
ARCHITECTURE WEST color L212 2 reels
Examples of American architecture in western USA particularly California and
Oregon contrasting the ornate styles of the late nineteenth century with the
modern style Emphasis is on the modern building throughout ALLENMOORE
ARRANGING FLOWERS IN YOUR HOME color L2379 3 reels
Easic principles of arranging flowers for the home are illustrated The narration
covers the importance of choice of flovers containers methods of prolonging the
life of arrangements Suggests arrangement for various spots in the home and shows
in detail how to make several of them CORNELL U 1959
ART AND MOTION L2099 2 reels
The relationships between motion in Nature in spacetime concepts arid abstract
art forms are emphasized in this unusually beautiful film Background music is
especially interesting EBF 1952
ART IN AMERICA L2124 3 reels
Leading American artists of today are interviewed briefly and their outstanding
paintings and art work are shown in a tour through museums and studios Film was
originally produced for television by March of Time MCGRAWHILL 1953
ART IN THE WESTERN WORLD color L2268 3 reels
Through examining many of the treasures to be found in the National Gallery of Art
in Washington D C this film seeks to bring to the viewer a better understanding
and a deeper meaning of them so that lives may be enriched thereby An excellent
production technically it is suitable for groups of all ages particularly those
having an interest in art EBF 1958
ART CF METAL SCULPTURE color L2252 2 reels
Sculptor Tom McClure was commissioned to design and produce a large metal sculpture
to be permanently displayed at one of the worlds largest shopping centers This
film follows the design and construction of this impressive work The creative tools
employed include a welding torch bandsaw vise anvil hammer etc Unusual close
ups show how metal under intense heat can be worked as a fluid plastic material
Attention is also given to the growing role of business as the modern day patron
of the fine arts PORTAFILMS 1958
ART TREASURES FROM THE VIENNA COLLECTIONS color L2133 3 reels
Presents outstanding examples of art objects covering the centuries between the
Roman Emperor Augustus and Napoleon These were collected by important and out
standing collectors in Vienna before World War II Includes jewels rock crystals
paintings tapestries and a sequence on arms and armor LFB 195
ARTERIES OF LIFE color L103 1 reel
Points out the importance of water in providing topsoil with necessary moisture
and of forests in storing and regulating the flow of water over large areas
Clearly explains the water cycle and the water table and describes natures
method of distributing lifegiving water from forested areas through the soil
into streams and thence to drier areas miles away EBF 1948
12 APIS AND CRAFTS OF NCRVAY color L2178 2 reels
The development of Norwegian arts and crafts from the early middle ages to the
present is shown with glimpses of the preparation of plant dye used in the twelfth
century Ealdishol tapestry and still used today In ceramics and silver craft
the living tradition is expressed by individual craftsmen and through instruction
at the Academy of Applied Arts in Oslo STERLING 1955
ATATURK THE FATHER OF MOEERN TURKEY color L2328 3 reels
Mustapha Kemal Ataturk is presented as the man who almost singlehandedly led
Turkey out of the Middle Ages into the 20th Century Shows how he assumed control
of the disintegrating Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I and led in the
reorientation of education religion and politics and in their joining the NATO
alliance Kinescope of the Twentieth Century television program MCGRAW l96l
ATOMIC ENERGY L10 1 reel
Shows by means of animation how nuclear synthesis is accomplished how radiant
energy is released and how nuclear fission and the chain reaction are effected
It is a pure science film showing the processes in a greatly simplified manner
EBF 19V7
AUEUBON AND THE BIRDS OF AMERICA color L2185 2 reels
The film depicts Audubons youthful beginnings in America his struggles and repeated
business failures his intense interest in painting wildlife and his decision to
dedicate his life to art which eventually resulted in the publication of his mag
nificent work The Birds of Americs Useful for bird study and with art enthusiasts
CORONET 1957
AUSTRALIA 2nd ed color L2289 3 reels
A survey of a very interesting country this film uses facts and pictures to create
a warm interest in the people and their country Color photography is especially
good in portraying the green colorful country EBF 1959
AUTUMN PASTORALE color L258 1 reel
Viewers join two children and their dog in an adventure of pure delight in the
beauties of nature in the Fall season There is no dialogue but a wellchosen
orchestral acccmpaniment blends perfectly with the color photography as it shows the
children on a walk through the woods along a stream and through the open fields
romping and playing in the leaves and the bright sunshine The effect is one of
freshness brightness and gaiety PORTAFILMS 1955
BACKBREAKING LEAF L2337 3 reels
The complete process of harvesting tobacco in the Delhi Ontario area is presented in
terms of the people engaged in tobacco farming and in the seasonal picking and pro
cessing of the crop Depicts the rigorous life of the sixweek harvest season
affords insight into the regional economy and the social customs of the people from
many different national backgrounds who come for various reasons to take part in
the tobacco harvest NFB 1959
BALD EAGLE color L2l8l 3 reels
Explores both the habitat and the living habits of the U S national bird using
footage made by the late Charles Broley a Canadian banker who spent much time
studying and photographing the bald eagle Provides information about the birds
nesting and migratory habits as well as pertinent census statistics A versatile
film which has a wide range of appeal to such varied groups as Boy Scouts Girl
Scouts garden clubs sportsmen and nature study organizations CORNELL UNIV lS6l

13BALLET GIRL L2193 3 reels
The world of ballet is seen through the eyes of a young girl just beginning her
career as a ballerina Tenyearold Kirsten Arnvig is followed from her first
visit backstage to the tryout for entrance to the Ballet School of the Royal
Danish Ballet through her early experiences there After crowded days of learning
and practice she makes her debut in Bournonvilles ballet The Conservatory
Several noted dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet appear briefly and the film is
narrated by Clair Bloom of Britains Old Vic theatre BRANDON 1956
BALTIMORE PLAN L211U 2 reels
Here is the actual story of the effort made by the city of Baltimcre in slum
clearance and urban redevelopment Blighted areas have been turned into an en
vironment for healthy comfortable urban living Much stress is laid on the fact
that it was the people of the community iteelf who set up and demanded enforcement
of the necessary ordinances EBF 1953
BEAR COUNTRY color L2253 3 reels
The Disney organization has produced a delightfully appealing and informative
film dealing with bears and their neighbors Shows the yearly cycle of bears
from one winters hibernation to another Unusually good color photography
DISNEY PROD 1957
BEAVER DAM color L227 2 reels
Two small boys a big beaver and his family a flooded road and hayfield near
the pond created by the dam the beavers built are the elements of this stcry
The boys enjoy watching the beavers work and like to swim in the pond they
create They thwart their fathers efforts to shoot the beaver but when they
realize the damage to the flooded road and field they break the dam and help to
get in the hay Their father agrees not to shoot the beaver Undaunted the
beaver happily goes about rebuilding the dam and his home CONTEMPORARY i960
BEAVER VALLEY color L2131 3 reels
A true life story recounting the adventures in the life of a beaver colony in
Beaver Valley nestled among the Rocky Mountains of the Continental Divide
Beautiful scenery amusing well narrated script Music is chosen with imagination
and humor to synchronize with the action and catch the flavor and mood of the
theme DISNEY PROD 1953
BERLIN OUTPOST CF FREEDOM color L2290 2 reels
Modern Berlin with historical coverage since 195 is the subject of this
documentary film Good background material thorough documenting of events and
situations without undue etreea on the details of the political situation Useful
for discussion groups on foreign affairs it emphasizes the differences in life in
this divided city stressing the advantages of the western city over communist
East Berlin ALEMANN 1959
BETWEEN THE TIDES color L2291 2 reels
The seashore between tides offers an opportunity to explore the ways of life of
many plants and animals peculiar to the sea and the shore The setting is the
English coast In addition to values for nature study groups the scenes of the
sea the shore and the cliffs offer travel values and entertainment CONTEMPORARY 1959
IkBIG DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS color L36 1 reel
The sights and sounds of Christmas as illustrated in the bustle of the downtown
shopping section of Chicago are so absorbing that a snail boy about 10 years old
who becomes separated from hisparents does not even realize that he is lost I Minimum
use of words and pleasant musical background AVED 1962
BILL OF RIGHTS color L2073 2 reels
A film showing the steps leading to the incorporation of the Bill of Rights in
the Federal Constitution Gives emphasis to the importance of the document in our
American and world situation at this critical time TFC 1939
BIRD MIGRATION color L105 1 reel
Over sixteen species of birds are presented showing their course of flight and
distance traveled Possible reasons for migration are examined and some bird calls
are included HEIDENKAMP 190
BIRDS IN WINTER color L281 1 reel
Discusses birds that migrate and some of the reasons for the migration Last part
of the film is devoted to demonstrating ways to feed birds in winter with many
closeups of birds in flight feeding and methods used for protection from the
weather Some of the birds seen are geese English sparrow robin goldfinch
starling grouse ptarmigan snowy owl downy woodpecker horned lark and the
chickadee Useful for scout groups or bird clubs EBF 1958
BIRDS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE New ed color L259 1 reel
The markings of the birds what they eat and how they care for their young are
shown in this ptudy of the indigo bunting eastern kingbird marsh hawk sparrow
hawk night hawk mourning dove meadowlark and kildeer Emphasis is placed on
their value to man and all bird calls are aughentic Nature study groups and
bird clubs will welcome this film CORONET 1953
BIRDS OF THE DOORYARD New ed color L260 1 reel
Coronet has revised their series of films on birds to include entirely new scenes
and sound with authentic bird calls This one studies robins yellow warblers
eastern phoebes yellowshafted flickers cardinals tree swallows house wrens
and purple martins all birds which build their nests in gardens and near homes
It brings out differences among these birds shows how they protect their nests
and feed their young CORONET 1953
BIRDS OF THE MARSHES color L26l 1 reel
Six interesting birds whose habitat is the marsh are studied in this film Scenes
of nesting and finding food are common Birds pictured are the sora rail the
redwinged blackbird the least bittern the black tern the longbilled marsh
wren and the piedbilled grebe CORONET 1953
BIRTH OF A FLORIDA KEY color L2136 2 reels
Explains the origin of the Keys tracing their development from the mangrove
seeds embedded under water in the sandy soil to a fullsize key Depicts the
interrelationship of plant and animal life FILMS OF NATIONS 1953
BIRTH OF THE SOIL color L106 1 reel
Reveals how mans very survival depends upon a few inches of topsoil which only
nature can manufacture over a period of many centuries Explains with scientific
accuracy the remarkable process of which lifegiving topsoil is produced from
the basic raw materials of rock water air and sunlight Contrasts the productive
capacity of topsoil with that of subsoil EBF 198
15BITTER WELCOME L225 k reels
Portrays the difficulties a discharged mental patient faces in readjustment to
community and family On the job the man meets the prejudice of fellow workers
At home his conflict comes in relation to his wife and his fear that she does not
love him hut merely pities him Slowly and painfully with the help of his doctor
and his wife the man begins to fight and gain confidence in himself The film
succeeds in showing both the fears and prejudices in the communitydue in some
measureand the struggle the patient undergoes before he can accept and be
accepted Recommended for general community groups as well as in industrial
personnel training and counseling for student groups guidance teachers
rehabilitation workers and patients and their families CONTEMPORARY 1958
BLACK BEAR TWINS L207 1 reel
Portrays the experiences of a family of campers in observing a pair of small
hungry and mischievous twin bears EBF 1952
BLUE MEN OF MOROCCO color L248 3 reels
A strange and nomadic people who still roam the wastes of the Sahara with their
camels is presented in this film Shows how they get their name from the dye
which they use to color their clothing which permanently stains their skin
Cut off from civilization by the Atlas Mountains they make their living from
raising and selling camels which also provide milk and butter for the tribe
DISNEY PROD 1963
BOBOLINK AND BLUE JAY color L262 1 reel
The particular characteristics of the bobolink and the blue jay are observed in
this camera study of them in their natural habitats Attention is given to
appearance how they travel and how they care for their young CORONET 196
BOOK OF JOB color L2198 2 reels
The story of Job as told in the King James version of the Bible is portrayed
through the illustrations of William Blake tie l8th century English mystic artist
It will be most useful with adult audiences interested in art drama and music
Has possiblities for use with church bible study classes BAER
BOOKS AND PEOPLE THE WEALTH WITHIN color L2C05 2 reels
A state library extension agency Alabama is shown in action as it helps local
communities establish county library service It also portrays the services of the
county library to its people and is unusually successful in showing the many types
of people served and the many uses they make of books and other materials handled
Nearly everyone who has seen the film speaks of its human interest element ALA 197
BOOKS FOR BEAVER RIVER L228 2 reels
Efforts of the town of Beaver River to secure a library for its people serve to
illustrate the organization and operation of the regional library system with its
operation of the regional library system with its central library branch libraries
bookmobile services loans to individual borrowers and professional services
which can best be provided when several small libraries or small towns combine
their efforts and resources The Canadian setting does not detract from its
usefulness in Georgia since the principles emphasized and many of the methods
are the same as those promoted here A small boys desire to read about the
stars provides a thread of human interest throughout the film NFB 1962
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BOOMING WORLD OF BOATS L272 3 reels
Walter Cronkite narrates as CBSs Twentieth Century television series examines
one of the phenomena of our times the booming world of boats The amazing
growth of interest in boats and in beating as a sport all over the nation both
inland and on the coast is explored from canoeing to yachting Not a howtodo
it film but one which should interest those who like the out of doors
FILMS IRC 1963
BRASILIA color L238O 2 reels
Brazils new capital city is presented in the documentary film Unprecedented in
the history of architecture the city was planned in advance as a unit and built in
three years The film records the steps in the citys development from Lucio
Costas master city plan and architect Oscar Niemeyers bold concept of its
building to the populating and use of the city IFB 1961
BRASS CHOIR color Rev ed L208 1 reel
Demonstrates the versatility of the brass instruments both in solo peits and in full
orchestral compositions Traces the origins of the most important brass instru
ments and demonstrates their tone and range The entire brass choir is heard in
a composition which illustrates the role of brasses in a modern symphonic compo
sition Performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Hans Swarowsky conducting
EBF 1956
BRAZILIAN RAIN FOREST color L225 1 reel
The effect of geography and climate upon the lives of the people is shown in this
colorful film Special attention is given to the animals which are peculiar to this
part of the world HOEFLER 1950
BREAST STROKE L311 1 reel
This is an instructional film which shows the correct arm movement breathing
technique and leg kick for the breast stroke in swimming IFB 1956
BREATH OF LIFE color L2255 3 reels
Underwater photography shows the excitement and adventure of skin and deepsea
diving Divers are warned of the necessity for adequate preparation for the sport
and constant attention to safety Eased on Bev B Morgans underwater safety
manual CVE 1957
BRUSH TECHNIQUES color L107 1 reel
The marvelous teaching medium of motion pictures transports your group to the
studios of famed watercolorist Eliot OHara There he personally demonstrates the
many effects obtainable from a very few brushes telescoping years of experience
into ten revealing minutes EBF 197
BUDDHISM L2U29 2 reels
One of a series on the great religions this film presents a detailed overview
of the basic tenets of the Buddhist faith Traces the history of this religion
and provides a clear and objective statement on its precepts and its influence in
those countries where it has been accepted Useful for discussion groups in
clubs churches etc NFB MCGRAW 1962
17CAMEL WHO TOOK A WALK color L263 1 reel
The picture Book Parade continues its unique method of animation using the original
drawings from outstanding picture books and using an excellent narrator to make
the story come alive in the motion picture The adventures of the camel on his
walk will appeal to younger children WESTON 1957
CAPS FOR SALE color L315 1 reel
The animated film technique brings to life the illustrations from the picture
book of the same name by Esphyr Slobodkina dealing with the peddler who carries
on his head his stock of caps which he loses to some mischievous monkeys WESTON i960
CARAVAGGIO AND THE BAROQUE color L2381 2 reels
The works of Caravaggio are used to illustrate the rise of the Baroque style in
art particularly in painting This is one of a series of art films which are
coordinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of Art MCGRAWHILL 1962
CARIBBEAN ANTIGUA BARBADOS MARTINIQUE TRINIDAD TOBAGO AND JAMAICA
color L2130 2 reels
Part of Our World of the 60s series these six islands of the Caribbean are used
to show the ways of the people their agricultural products the development of
tourism their historical backgrounds and cultural patterns Although it touches
only the highlights of the islands the film does give a general picture of the
atmosphere and variety of the area which make it useful as a travel film and for
background information UWF 1962
CARL SANDBURG L2292 3 reels
Carl Sandburg American poet biographer of Lincoln and twice winner of the
Pulitzer Prize plays his guitar and sings folk songs recalls some of his adven
tures as a newspaper reporter and speaks about his lifelong dedication to his
writings on the life of Lincoln Not confined to just conversation this film is
more successful than some others of the Wisdom Series of which it is a part
EEF 1958
CARNIVAL color L293 1 reel
Twentyfour hours at the carnival are filmed as a visual interpretation of
Earius Milhauds CONCERTO FOR PERCUSSION AND ORCHESTRA Moves from the colorful
night lights and the activity of the evening to the deserted carnival grounds the
next morning As evening comes the color and excitement begin again as the neon
signs flash off and on in their gaudy colors Considered an exceptionally fine
interpretation of the Milhaud music Of special interest to art and music groups
CREAT SCC 1958
CATFISHING IS FOR SATURDAY color L2118 2 reels
An engaging youngster bent on playing hookey learns from a surprise encounter just
how important an education is in the complexity of modern living GA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE 1950
CBAIRMAKER AND THE BOYS color L2382 2 reels
The central character is a beloved and respected craftsman who for over 50 years
has served the people of the Margarll Valley of Cape Breton Island His specialty
is the manufacture of chairs without the use of rails or glue which are made
to last a lifetime His grandson and a playmate find the craftsmans workshop
a storehouse of wonders There is a nice contrast between the restraining wisdem
of age and the overconfidence of frecklefaced youth Useful for story value
and for emphasis on craftsmanship Good family relationships IFB i960
28 THE CHAIRY TALE L316 1 reel
An experimental film produced by Norman McLaren this is a modern fairy tale
concerned with a common kitchen chair and a young man The young man tries to sit
but the chair declines to be sat upon and there is a struggle first for mastery
then for understanding The story is presented as a simple ballet with no stage
setting done to the accompaniment of unusual musical instruments the stringed
sitar and the drumlike tabla from India IFB 1957
CHALLENGE OF IDEAS L2383 3 reels
A timely film which outlines the difference between Communist and Democratic
governments this one emphasizes the basic heritage of the American people
Edward R Murrow narrates and several wellknown actors appear to urge that we
not lose faith in ourselves and that we remain morally and spiritually strong
Reviews the Communist threat and explains the reasons for NATO SEATO ANZUS
and the Rio Treaty Useful to introduce the subject and to stimulate further
discussion IFB i960
CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS color L2158 2 reels
The Christmas visit of Mr Pickwick and his friends to Dingley Dell Farm is
adapted from Pickwick Papers The atmosphere of good fellowship and happiness
of the Christmas season is presented in the true spirit of Dickens While it is
a seasonal film it could be used at any time with a group which is studying or
is interested in Dickens EEF 1956
CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS PATTERN FOR PEACE L2129 2 reels
The charter of the United Nations is shown here as the pattern for peace It
is very clearly visualized and explained Good program material for United
Nations BIS 197
CHARTRES CATHEDRAL color L296 3 reels
A thoughtful discussion and camera study of one of the best known cathedrals
and one of the best examples of Gothic church architecture in Europe EBF 1963
CHILDREN IN TROUBLE L109 1 reel
Discusses the causes of juvenile delinquency what happens to the juvenile
delinquent and the role of the home the church the school the police and
community clubs in preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency NYSDC 197
CHILDREN OF THE WAGON TRAIN color L2384 2 reels
The viewer travels with a family in one of the wagon trains of the early l80s
from Independence Missouri to the West The hardships of the trail as well as the
excitement Sts joy as well as its sorrow are seen through the eyes of a lad of
ten or twelve years MCGRAWHILL i960
CHILDS CHRISTMAS IN WALES L231 3 reels
The Caedmon recording of Dylan Thomas reading his short story of the same title
provides the narration for this Christmas story Photography is of the animated or
moving still technique and consists of hundreds of photographs made specifically
for the film on location in Wales during the last five weeks of 1961 Nostalgic
humorous and suitable for the season this will appeal to adults as well as children
CONTEMPORARY 1962
19 CHINA UNDER COMMUNISH 2nd ed L232 2 reels
John Strohm the first American news correspondent inside Red China comments on
the current situation using new material based in interviews with recent refugees
from China Examines the forces shaping the Communist revolution in China
illustrates Communist methods of forcing radical change in traditional patterns
of living describes Chinas most critical social and economic problems Contains
no firm pronouncements or opinions on the general success of the Communist regime
therefore should be useful for discussion groups and exchange of opinion EBF 1962
CHOOSING FOR HAPPINESS L2007 2 reels
Is he right for me It is Eves first question when she meets a new boy and
somewhere in the passing weeks each one fails to measure up With Eve and her cousin
Mary the film audience reviews these possible mates whom Eve has met in college
MCGRAWHILL 1950
CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE CAREER color L2V78 2 reels
A useful film for those who are working with senior high school groups involved
in the process of selecting a college Describes the various types of colleges
and universities in the U S stresses the importance of a visit to the college
before enrollment and points out what to look for in evaluating the various depart
ments describes upper and lower division the major study requirements and
depicts how extracurricular activities contribute to the success and enjoyment of
college life VILLAGE 1963
CHRISTMAS CAROL MUSICAL VERSION L2385 Parti 3 reels
L2386 Part 11 3 reels
Originally presented on the CBS Television network this is the first musical
version of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Faithful to the original story
the libretto is by Maxwell Anderson Frederic March stars as Scrooge and an
excellent professional supporting cast is featured Musically tuneful and
delightful it uses wellknown English carols and traditional Christmas Music
CAROUSEL 1961
CHRISTMAS CAROLS L110 1 reel
Contains the following carols 0 Come All Ye Faithful Noel It Came Upon
the Midnight Clear Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent
Night OFFICIAL 196
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS NEAR AND FAR color L2068 2 reels
This warm and colorful story relates the origins of many of our Christmas customs
Children of German Swedish Mexican Italian and Chinese descent enact typical
Christmas celebrations of those countries Against a rich background of favorite
Christmas music the film carries the message We are joining with our brothers
around the world when we rejoice in the miracle of Christmas Useful with all
ages CORONET 1955
CHRISTMAS DEER color L2256 2 reels
A Christmas story based upon fragments of a legend is retold as a modern allegory
The central message is giving but it shows that both old and young want to be
needed The old man has sealed himself off from mankindhe was lonely and unhappy
The small boy showed him how he could give and help the poor The deer is woven into
the story as the watchful spirit which is always waiting and ready when humans become
aware of their potential for giving love and happiness Interesting as an honest
attempt to bring a different story of Christmas to the screen For older children
GROVERJENNINGS 1958
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CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA color L300 1 reel
This picture shows how Christmas is celebrated in Australia a land where it falls
during midsummer Useful as additional material on the Christmas season and
Christmas in other lands AUSTRL NEWS 1958
CHRISTMAS IN DENMARK color L301 1 reel
An entire family joins in the gay preparations for Christmas doing many of the
same things that American children do such as making cookies and carries and
decorating the Christmas tree One point of difference is the giving and receiving
of only one present Other traditions different from ours are noted and explained
for American children BARR 1959
CHRISTMAS ON GRANTFATHERS FARM lOs color L2133 3 reels
A family celebration of Christmas on the old homestead in the 1890s is pictured
in faithful and accurate detail All of the traditions of the family gathering
trimming the tree singing carols the Christmas dinner exchange of gifts etc
which accompany the celebration are included Useful for the holiday season
although the harsh voices of some of the family detract from its charm CORONET 1958
CHRISTMAS RHAPSODY Llll 1 reel
The stcry of the little fir tree which is cut down and trimmed on Christmas Eve
is retold in a modern American setting Background music of Christmas carols
EEF 198
CHRISTMAS THRU THE AGES color L2138 2 reels
Shows various celebrations of the season throughout the years from the Roman Festival
of Saturn the Jewish Festival of lights through the acceptance cf Christmas as a
religious and social holiday ty the Eritich tribes Indicatesthe refusal of the
Furitans to celetrate Christmas in Americafor more than 200 years EBF 1950
CHRISTMAS VISITOR color L319 1 reel
The wellknown poemA visit to Saint Nicholas is done in clever animated
cartoon style In the middle of the poem there is a sequence in which all of
the toys come to life around the Christmas tree after which the action returns
faithfully to the poem STERLING 1961
CINDERELLA L238 1 reel
The fairy tale of Cinderella is dramatized by animated silhouettes done by
Lotte Reiniger Captures the flavor of the old tale and gives a faithful
portrayal of each of the characters which is sure to appeal to young and old
alike C OKTEMFORARY 1956
CIRCUS BABY color L275 1 reel
Once again the drawings from a favorite childrens story are brought to the
screen to make the creatures of the circus live WESTON 1956
CIRCUS DAY IN OUR TOWN L2008 2 reels
Describes the excitement and drama of a circus day depicting not only the high
lights of the performance itself but many of the preparations necessary for
staging the big show EBF 199
21CITIZEN PARTICIPATES color L215 3 reels
Shows how a community and its Kiwanis Club organized to secure a doctor for its
people Emphasizes individual responsibility and cooperation YA 1953
THE CITY L2C09 3 reels
A survey of the problem of planning community living in America embodying the
view of the American Institute of Planners Contrasts the turmoil of the
planless city with the color and spaciousness of the small planned community
One of the early documentary films on this subject MMAFL 1939
CIVIL WAR color L2137 2 reels
Chronologically follows the most important military events of the War between the
Worth and South stressing social economic and geographic factors which ultimately
forced the South to capitulate Animated drawings and color photography portray
the strategy and geographical setting in which the war was fought EBF 1950
CIVIL WAR ITS BACKGROUND AND CAUSES color L231 2 reels
The purpose of this film is to clarify the causes and set forth the conditions
that precipitated the Civil War which hastened the industrialization of our nation
and changed the courses of its history Less dogmatic than some films on this
subject it recognizes that the causes of the war lie deep in our history and
gees back to the beginning of the colonial period to trace the development of North
and South along different economic lines and to show how the divergent economic
interests were increasingly reflected in politics and how bitterness entered
the situation as the institution of slavery began to be attacked and defended on
moral grounds MCGRAWHILL 1962
COLOUR IN CLAY color L173 1 reel
Shows how modern Staffordshire pottery with its intricate decoration is made
The potters wheel and turners lathe are shown along with demonstrations in
decorating by both transfer and freehand painting as well as glazing BIS
COMMON HERITAGE color L2091 2 reels
Books are the common heritage of every person This film shows how the state
library and local agencies work together in Tennessee to see that all citizens
have access to them through bookmobiles regional and county library service and
the state library Will be useful with groups furthering those ideas in other
states SAM ORLEANS 1953
COMMUNIST ACCENT ON YOUTH L2387 3 reels
Special emphasis is placed on the manner in which Communist leaders manipulate
and exploit students and youth in all parts of the world to serve their purposes
Explores and contrasts the basic philosophies of Socialist Communism with those of
a free republic Introduced and narrated by William J Teague Vicepresident
of Pepperdine College of Los Angeles and developed as part of their Community
Service Program Aims at an objective presentation of fact SOF l96l
COMMUNIST IMPERALISM L2388 3 reels
Communist history in the making can be seen in films footage made behind the Iron
Curtain Traces the manner in which Communist leaders have been involved in the
events leading up to the absorption of nearly kGfo of the worlds people in satellite
or outright Communist countries Attempts to make viewers realize how Communism
works and to awaken the public to its dangers One of two films on this subject
done by Pepperdine College of Los Angeles SOF l96l
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COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES L226 1 reel
The question of where a persons duty to his community ends is raised when three
men call on another in their neighborhood to try to persuade him to accept the
chairmanship of a committee for a project to benefit the entire community No
conclusions are drawn hut several points of view are brought out in their dis
cussion MCGRAWHILL 1955
CONEUCTING GOOD MUSIC color L2182 2 reels
Traces the development of conducting and illustrates techniques which the conductor
uses to interpret the score Analyzes the three basic time signaturea and the way
they are expressed by the conductor Illustrates effects of playing the same
composition with variations in tempo sound intensity and color Music by the
Vienna Symphony Orchestra Hans Swarowsky conducting EBF 1956
CONSERVATION ROAD THE STORY OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES L209 2 reels
There is a balance in nature the razed forest produces lumber for today but
floods for tomorrowj the plowed under grasslands yield crops at first but
deserts later The answer Conservation I FILMS 197
CRAFTS OF THE FIRE L172 1 reel
Crafts of the people in Limoges France showing the function of fire in handi
crafts of man including enamels glassware porcelain pottery dinnerware
AFFILMS 196
CREDIT AND LOANS L2338 2 reels
Describes various types of credit buying prevalent in the United States and
analyzes the items covered in some standard contracts Presents these topics
installment buying interest automobile buying monthly payments restrictions
on merchandise revolving credit accounts credit cards separate contracts etc
Useful for introducing discussion of topics and stimulating awareness of need
for their study PROGRESSIVE l96l
CRESCENT AND THE CROSS color L2291 3 reels
An American couple both Christian visit the famous places of the Middle East
encounter the Mohammedan faith and are struck by the devotion and faithfulness
to their religion of the followers of Islam The Americans analyze this as they
travel pointing out the main tenets of Mohammedan belief and contrasting them
with those of their own Christianity Their determination to live their own
faith more fully is strengthened by this encounter with one which is different
Useful for church groups and for study of comparative religion DELTA 1959
CUBISM color L276 1 reel
An uncomplicated series of explanations easily clarifies this kind of painting
These cubist tendencies are explained multiple viewpoints illusion of
transparency flat or decorative space movement by repetition of design
interpretation of forms A summing up step by step adds assurance that viewers
will go away with a good understanding of what they have seen BAILEY 1957CUCKOO CLOCK THAT WOULDNT CUCKOO clor L277 1 reel
Hans Ticktocker master craftsman and clockmaker in the Black Forest of Germany
is asked by the Prince to repair a broken cuckoo clock Despite his skill he
is unable to make the cuckoo sing until he adds a second bird to relieve the
cuckoos loneliness The Prince rewards him handsomely Animated cartoon
CORONET 1958
CULTIVATE YOUR GARDEN BIRDS color L278 1 reel
Shows birds common to many gardens in the U S most of which are also found in
Georgia Methods of attracting birds setting up feeding stations etc are
shown Useful for scout troops nature study groups etc May have some appeal
for garden club study groups IFB 1950
CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE color L279 1 reel
George a curious little monkey finds all sorts of adventure when he takes a
ride upon his bike and joins a circus WESTON 1958
CUT FLOWERS TO LAST LONGER color L283 2 reels
A clear and practical demonstration of methods for prolonging the beauty of cut
flowers which should be useful for many groups especially garden clubs general
audiences of homemakers junior garden groups etc IFB 1962
CZECHOSLOVAKIA A SATELLITE STATE color L2295 2 reels
A straightforward travel film in attractive color dealing with a country about
which not too much has been available recently Usable for groups wishing
discussion materials for international relations or for travel interest BARR 1959
DANGEROUS RIVER color L2183 2 reels
The account of a group of archaeologists from the Smithsonian Institution as they
go on an exploratory trip down the Big Horn River which starts in the mountain
plains cf Wyoming and runs north into Montana finally emptying into the Yellow
stone River Interesting from the standpoints of recreation archaeology
camping geography and geology BAILEY 1955
DANIEL BOONE L2011 2 reels
Relives important episodes in the life of Americas bestknown wilderness scout
Daniel Boone revealing the personality traits and experiences which made him
outstanding in his field Portrays Boones youth in Pennsylvania and North
Carolina where he learned the ways of the wilderness Traces his activity in
the French and Indian Wars his pioneering adventures in exploring and settling
Kentucky his activity in the Revolutionary War and his final settlement in
Missouri where his reputation as a pioneer and scout became firmly established
EEF 1950
DANUBE color L2W5 3 reels
In his usual thorough and entertaining fashion Disney pictures life and people
along the Danube river Good for armchair travelers and for study of life
in other lands DISNEY PROD 1963
DAVID LIVINGSTONE L2216 2 reels
The devotion and courage of the English explorer and teacher as he worked among
the people of Central Africa make an inspiring documentary film Shown are his
work as a medical missionary his explorations his disappearance and discovery by
Stanley Should be useful in missionary study groups both adult and junior UWF 1950
2kPAY MAW FLEW L235 2 reels
Earnaby Conrad narrates the story of the Wright brothers early attempts to
fly in a story from his hook Brave Men Using only still black and white
photographs the film succeeds in conveying action and drama and brings into
sharp focus the personalities and sacrifices of the Wright brothers Useful
and appealing to viewers of all ages MCGRAWHILL 1962
DAY MANOLETE WAS KILLED L2257 2 reels
An exciting introduction to the sport of bullfighting and its traditions as
observed in a documentary film biography of the dramatic career of champion
Manolete famed Spanish bullfighter The film traces the early training and
development of Manolete and his retirement It reaches a climax with his return
to the arena to meet the young challenger Louis Dcminguin in his last fight
BRANDON 1957
DAYS WORK L2082 2 reels
Shows a carpenter and his son 2000 years ago as they go about their daily
work and return hcme for a family meal at the end of the day UWF 190
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE color L2072 2 reels
Depicts Second Continental Congress meetings in 1776 at Philadelphia which
resulted in the writing of the Declaration of Independence by Jefferson
Franklin John Adams and their colleagues TFC 1938
DEFINING DEMCCRACY L250 2 reels
Attempts to define democracy and to show how this philosophy of government
operates particularly in the United States Replaces DEMCCRACY an older film
now withdrawn by the producer which was formerly listed in this catalog
EBF 1963
DESIGN color L227 1 reel
The basic principles of design are discussed and illustrated clearly and con
cisely in this film Useful for art study and appreciation groups BAILEY 1955
DESIGN IN SILVER color L228 1 reel
Good design is illustrated as the viewer follows the processes through which
a piece of silver jewelry travels from the initial sketch to the finished
product Details of each process are shown LOBETT 1950
DISCOVERING COLOR color L2389 2 reels
Kaleidoscopic changes of pattern and color make a vivid picture as three
aspects of color are discussed hue value and intensity To illustrate
point made in the narration forms in nature are used Good introduction to
the subject for older children or adults Produced by Jack Stoop Professor
of Art at the University of California FILM ASSOCIATES i960
DISCOVERING PERSPECTIVE color L236 2 reels
Another in a series on understanding art and its techniques this film attempts
to define perspective in terms of human vision and to illustrate the techniques
used to create the appearance of perspective on a flat surface Should be useful
for art study for groups of all ages Examples selected for illustration of
points are imaginative artistic and communicate clearly the idea the producer
has in mind FILM ASSOCIATES 1962
25 DISCOVERING TEXTURE color L2390 2 reels
Explores the meaning of the term texture by illustrating how we learn about
it and how man uses paints tools and materials to change the texture of surfaces
Discusses the effect of light upon texture and illustrates how man selects and
organizes textured surfaces for use in buildings gardens clothing etc
Useful to stimulate interest in the topic FILM ASSOCIATES 1961
DOCTOR EXAMINES YOUR HEART L220 1 reel
Produced in cooperation with the National Heart Association this film shows
the steps involved in a typical heart examination and explains clearly how
each is carried out and how it affects the patient Emphasizes the necessity
for consulting a physician and following his advice BRAY 1955
DOLLS OF MANY LANDS color L239 1 reel
Prizewinning dolls from an international fair in Italy were used by an Italian
cameraman to create an imaginary trip around the world Dolls are dressed in
appropriate costumes and placed against backgrounds to illustrate different
types of people in the countries they represent EBF 1957
DONG KINGMAN color L2l8 2 reels
This film illustrates the technique of the wellknown contemporary water colorist
ChineseAmerican Dong Kingman CONTEMPORARY 1950
DOUGHNUTS color L2V79 3 reels
An episode frcm Robert McCloskeys HOMER PRICE is dramatized using live actors
Homer and a customer make doughnuts for his uncle while he slips out for a
few minutes but he is unable to stop the machinei Humorous entertaining
WESTON 1963
THE DROPOUT L237 3 reels
Drawing on recent surveys and studies showing that dropouts frcm school arE
doomed to a lifetime of low level jobs and frequent unemployment that they are
a drain on the economy and possible sources of delinquency and crime that
industry loses a vast potential of skilled workers and communities lose effective
citizens and the young people themselves lose their futures this film faces
the problem and points out ways communities can prevent dropouts Useful in
parentteacher study groups civic groups and others seriously interested in the
problem A F 1962
DUE PROCESS OF LAW DENIED L2071 3 reels
Dramatizes the kind of unlawful trials sometimes held in the early days of the
West Vividly points up the dangers of mob violence A film that will stimulate
discussion TFC 193
DUST BOWL L2339 3 reels
One of the 20th Century series produced for television this is a documentary
report of the period from 1933 to 1939 when the dust bowl caused migrants to
leave their farms and homes to seek new areas where they could start over
Newsreel footage from the period and interviews with those who lived through
the devastation of the dust storms focus attention on the sufferings of the people
as well as the improvement in farm practices which came about as a result of
efforts to do something about it MCGRAW 1958
26 EARTH SATELLITES EXPLORERS OF OUTER SPACE color L228 2 reels
This film describes in elementary terms how manmade satellites stay aloft and
describes how satellites help us learn many things about outer space Models
are used to illustrate principles Describes plans being made to send men into
outer space and shows how an imaginary space station or space wheel for refueling
might be rocketed into orbit and assembled in outer space EBF 1959
EAST AFRICA color L2125 2 reels
The provinces of East Africa are shown with particular emphasis on the animal
life and the way the people earn their living HOEFLER 1950
EASTER SEASON color L187 1 reel
Shows the origins of some of our Easter customs comparing them with the spring
festivals of other lands and other times The background for the use of
eggs rabbits sun and moon and bright colors in relation to Easter is
portrayed Wot concerned with the specific religious meaning that are associated
with Easter the film regards the holiday as the climax of a joyous rebirth of
life in the earth CORONET 1952
EGYPT A COUNTRY IN TRANSITION color L332 1 reel
This film is a survey of conditions of life in Modern Egypt contrasting current
progress with primitive ways of life Useful as a travel film as well as back
ground for discussion Uses Cairo as an example of city and metropolitan life
and an unnamed rural village for contrast Shows some of the changes taking
place LFB 1961
EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES color L2296 1 reel
Puppets enact Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale of the wicked tailor who
pretended to sew fabulous clothes for the vain emperor Useful for childrens
story hour Good musical score BRANDON 1958
EMPTY SHOES color L2259 3 reels
The story of William Carey pioneer Christian missionary to India Intended
as an inspirational film to create interest in the unfinished world task of
Christian missions ADMIRAL 1950
ENAMELING ON COPPER color L229 1 reel
The steps through which a piece of jewelry passes are carefully followed with
the camera to show what happens during each process and to show the importance
of each step in the finished product Encourages interested individuals to
take up this craft as a hobby LOBETT 1950
ETERNAL CHILDREN L230 3 reels
Mental retardation and the problems of caring for those who are retarded are
the theme of this film Some suggested solutions are shown Deals primarily
with institutional care and setting up of sheltered workshops LFB 1959
ETHIOPIA AFRICAS ANCIENT KINGDOM color L2391 2 reels
An excellent introduction to the nation of Ethiopia may be had from this film
Discusses the geography economy history people religion and government
of the country Present Emperor Haile Selassie as being genuinely sincere in his
desire to make improvements for his people Excellent color photography
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EXPANDING WORLD RELATIONSHIPS color L115 1 reel
The development of economic and social interdependence frcm Jeffersons time
to the present is portrayed through animated drawings Then in live action
and animation the film emphasizes how the complexities of modern industrial
society have enlarged the interdependence of men and nations and how invention
has simplified various methods of communication The inference drawn is that
isolation no longer exists and consequently nations must work out ways of settling
their differences peacefully UWF 1916
EXPLORING BY SATELLITE color L2297 3 reels
This documentary film uses actual footage from Cape Canaveral Florida along
with much other material to show the various stages in the construction of a
satellite its testing launching tracking and reeeption of data The
dramatic countdown and launching bring a tremendous impact The last part of
the film projects possible uses of satellites Usable for any group interested
in space flight satellites etc from high school up DELTA 1959
EXPRESSIONISM color l317 1 reel
A short but effective film this explains and illustrates what is meant by expression
ism in painting Uses as examples the works of painters of this school and shows
the differences in the way several painters would interpret the same subject
Useful for all ages it continues the series Understanding Modern Art
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variety of group of iadividuals MBSRAWHILL 1959
Pi D Rs THIRD TERM TO PEARL HARBOR L2299 3 reels
June 1910 to December J 19II is the period oovered in this film Some
excerpts from nevsreels of the political campaign of Wendell L Willkie and Frank
lin D Rcceevelt are shown ana the voice of each is heard as they travel from
city to city Events leading up to Pearl Harbor in both America and Hawaii
are shewn including the visit of the Japanese envoy to the President and other
personalities of the period Excellent discussion background for any study
of this vital period of American History MCGRAWHILL 1958
FACE OF LINCOLN L2170 2 reels
The sculptor who has made a detailed study of Lincoln models in clay a head
of Abraham Lincoln As he talks informally about the man and the people and
events which influenced his life the mass of clay takes on form and character
to match the forces which made him what he was Useful for both biography and
art study USC 1955
FACE OF YOUTH L2092 3 reeis
Produced for the Wisconsin State Board of Health this film shows how parents
nurses and school teachers work together to help two boys who have problems
WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY 1952
28FAMILIES FIRST L2013 2 reels
Emphasizes by means of a number of everyday incidents the familys responsibi
lity for filling the childs need for security affection and recognition
Shows a veiladjusted family sharing experiences and helping the children to
grow into their new responsibilites and privileges as contrasted with a
poorlyadjusted family in which both the boy and the girl get into trouble
NYSEC 198
FAMILY AFOOT IN THE YUKON color L2223 2 reels
This film is the record of the experiences of a man his wife and their two
small children who spend a summer hiking 300 miles through the primitive wilder
ness of the Yukon Territory Shows how they reduced equipment and baggage to
a minimum and lived off the country as they made their way into it How
they thrived on the rough going will appeal to all ages particularly those
interested in nature study camping and the Yukon HOEFLER 1950
FAMILY CIRCLES L2062 3 reels
This film shows that the boundaries of the family circle have extended to include
the school as a very important part of the family circle and examines the
implications and effects of the development whereby schools and home mutually
share the responsibilites for child growth and development MCGRAWHILL 199
FEELING OF HOSTILITY L2017 3 reels
The case history of Clare an outwardly successful but inwardly incomplete
personality The causes of her feeling of resentment toward others and the
resulting failure in personal relationships are traced in detail from early
childhood through an unhappy school life and an intellectually satisfactory
but emotionally frustrating college career until we see her in a responsible
editorial job in a publishing firm her hostility directed into constructive
effort All such persons are not so fortunate and this film is designed to
create a better understanding of such hostility which is often a source cf
friction and misunderstanding MCGRAWHILL 198
FEELING OF REJECTION L2018 2 reels
The case history of a 23 yearold girl who learned in childhood not to risk
social disapproval by taking independent action The film shows the harmful
effects of her inability to assert her own wishes and analyzes the causes of
this problem Symptoms of trouble are illustrated by incidents in which she
submits to other people unwillingly but without protest Scenes from her child
hood show the failure of early attempts to gain attention and the gradual
repression of normal competitive activity Under the guidance of a psychiatrist
she begins to understand the causes of her feelings of rejection and becomes
more able to express her real feelings and to assert herself This film is
a valuable aid in group psychotherapy parentteacher education and in the
instruction of social workers nurses and medical students MCGRAWHILL 197
FESTIVAL IN EDINBURGH color L2186 2 reels
Highlights of the 195 Edinburgh festival are presented with its pageantry
music and drama and painting Replaces Edinburgh Festival of Music and
Erama released in 1948 BIS 1956
29FIDDLE DE DEE color Lll6 1 reel
Perhaps the best known and the most widely acclaimed film by Norman McLaren
Awarded first place in music and arts at the World Film Festival in Chicago and
prize winner of a Brussels Film Festival Celluloid dyes inks and transparent
paints were applied directly to the film Often both sides were painted to
utilize effects obtained by transparencies The surfaces were stippled
scratched pressed with cloths while the paint was wet and chemically different
paints were mixed to create patterns analogous to effects produced by mixing
oil and water on the same surface The musical accompaniment is Listen
to the Mocking Bird played by a folk fiddler The film exemplifies Norman
McLarens careful experiments with sound motion and color values related to
emotional content It has pleased many audiences and has been used in art
classes as motivation material IFB 19J8
FIFTH FREEDOM colcr L238 2 reels
The many and varied services of the modern public library are vividly illustrated
in this film which proclaims along with the National Library Week slogan the
fifth freedom as the freedom to read The public library of Cary Massachusetts
which is wellplanned functional in style and offers a wide variety of
services and materials to many types of borrowers is used to promote reading
and public library service Useful in any part of the country to promote
books and libraries WING 1962
FIRST AID ON THE SPOT 3rd ed L302 1 reel
Introductory training film for first aid illustrating the techniques and skills
which would be taught in a Red Cross First Aid class Demonstrates the six common
types of injuries and the techniques for taking care of each Simple direct
illustrations show the methods of caring for wounds burns shock control of
bleeding making a splint for a bone fracture or break and two ways of
administering artificial respiration EBF 1959
THE FISHERMAN L23II 2 reels
Contrasts the changes in the way of life of fishermen in Nova Scotia brought
about by the introduction of a fish packing plant and the development of
commercial fishing Points up effects on working conditions social life
etc LFB 1959
FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS color L280 1 reel
The five brothers who had such remarkable abilities are brought to life on
the screen Faithfully depicts the story as told and drawn by Claire H
Bishop in her book Owen Jordan narrates WESTON 1958
FIVE COLORFUL BIRDS New ed color L264 1 reel
One of a series of bird pictures the scenes authentic sounds and narration
show how the goldfinch cedar waxwing scarlet tanager woodpecker and eastern
bluebird feed protect their young and build their nests Bird clubs nature
study groups and scouts will be interested in this film CORONET 1953
FIATBOATMEN OF THE FRONTIER L117 1 reel
Shows the lot of early settlers of the Ohio Valley including the agricultural
economy frontier homes and domestic activities and the trip downriver to
market Frontier personalities speech and music are interwoven throughout
EBF 192
3b FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOME
Part I color L2078
Part II color L2079
Two films featuring Miss Eve Portor of Montclair N
practical flover arranging in the home IFB 1950
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FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS OF WILLIAMSBURG color L2109 3 reels
This film shows the work of one of Williamsburgs official hostesses whose duties
include keeping appropriate flower arrangements in all public buildings Special
gardens are cultivated to provide blossoms in addition to native materials
Colonialstyle arrangements are shewn and explained in detail COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
1953
FLOWERING DESERT color L303 1 reel
The nature and characteristics of desert climate and topography are explained
and the film shows how spring brings a myriad of wild flowers to the arid
country in contrast to normal allyear vegetation Relates typical desert
birds and animals to their surroundings and locates the principal desert areas
of the world The treatment of the flowers and vegetation will be of some interest
to garden clubs BAILEY 1952
FLOWERS AT THEIR BEST color L318 1 reel
Introduces basic designs for flower arrangement Includes tips on how to make
cut flowers last longer how to use them to enhance room decor and suggests
types of flowers for specific arrangement purposes For beginners or junior
garden clubs WIS U 1959
FLOWERS AT WORK color L20 1 reel
Animation and timelapse photography describe the reproductive structure and
function of flowers Discusses pollination in composite flowers self polli
nation and pollination by wind and insects Shows flowers improved through the
development of new varieties EBF 1956
FOOD AND PEOPLE L2165 3 reels
This film raises the question of how the world will feed its expanding popula
tion It stresses conservation of resources creation of new food resources
and improved agricultural methods Emphasizes the benefits of free world
trade to all nations EBF 1956
FOR EVERY CHILD L2107 3 reels
Points out the need for religious training in the life of all children and
emphasizes the responsibility of adults for providing for this training
B F COMM 1953
FOREST BABIES color L333 1 reel
Appealing shots of baby animals of many kinds to be found in the forest make this
film useful for childrens story hours or for nature study Shows how the
mothers care for their offspeing GROVERJENNINGS 1961
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HHFOREST CONSERVATION color L119 1 reel
Produced by the Conservation Foundation in association with the New York Zoological
Society Strikingly calls attention to the many ways in which man has depleted
the forest by greedy and ignorant exploitation for his own gain Graphically
forecasts the dire results of this exploitation if it is continued Suggests
finally what is being done and must continue to be done in order to save the
forest and its vast resources EBF 199
FOUR FAMILIES Part I L232 3 reels
Part 11 L233 3 reels
Dr Margaret Mead the anthropologist and the narrator present a study of four
rural families in India Japan France and Canada commenting on how the upbringing
of a child contributes to a distinctive national character Center of attention
in each case is a yearold baby in the family of a farmer of average means
Details of the bath the way the baby is fed punished or rewarded will yield
clues about the way character is formed in each society shown Useful for parent
groups especially MCGRAWHILL 1959
FOUR RELIGIONS Part 1 L2393 3 reels
Part II L239 3 reels
The basic beliefs of each of four major religions of the world Hinduism Buddhism
Islam and Christianity are presented and then summed up by Arnold Toynbee
renowned British historian Film footage was made in India Japan Morocco and
Canada and introduces each religion geographically Useful for discussion
groups MCGRAWHILL 1962
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT L2260 3 reels
One of the worlds most original and influential architects discusses his
theories of functional architecture and analyzes contemporary styles tracing
them back to Greek and Asiatic origins In a conversation covering a broad
range of topics Mr Wright displays the agile wit and eloquence that made him
one of the most colorful personalities of our time This film was made shortly
before his death EBF 1957
FREEDOM TO READ L2139 2 reels
Very useful to promote discussion Presents various situations in which this
freedom is threatened At one point in the film there is a pause to permit a
discussion of the ways the public can use books or in which libraries may serve
the public COL U PRESS 1950
FRENCH SCHOOL OF PAINTING L2093 2 reels
The introduction shows in quick succession the paintings of numerous famous
artists Then in more detail views are shewn of the studios in Montparnasse
of Fernand Leger and Marc Chaggall and of the School of Andre Thote where the
respective artists are at work Young moderns from all over the world are seen
working at their canvasses in the streets of Paris absorbing the influence
and techniques of the French School which they will take with them whereever
they go AFFILMS 1951
FRIENDLY BEASTS color L23 2 reels
The legend of the friendly beasts who brought gifts to the Christ Child is
dramatized in this appealing film Theme and content are drawn from the tradi
tional carol which adds to its usefulness for all ages at the Christmas season
GROVER JENNINGS i960
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FRIENDSHIP BEGINS AT HOME L2101 2 reels
Luring adolescence one grovs away from his family While this process is natural
and desirable it is also difficult and disturbing This film is directed to
the adolescent stating as vividly and emphatically as possible the importance
of valuing the friendships in the home the fun of doing things with the family
group and treating parents brothers and sisters with respect and affection
Designed for guidance programs it is useful to home economics teachers and
for general groups as well CORONET l99
FROG PRINCE L28l X jel
Lotte Reiniger silhouette version of the old fairy tale The Kings daughter
is told she must keep her promise and the frog becomes a handsome prince CONTEMPORARY
FROG WENT ACOURTIN color L2te2 2 reels
Artist Feodor Rojankovskys Caldecott medal winning drawings of Mr Frog and Miss
liousie and their wedding guests are animated to bring to life the creatures of the
old ballad John Langstaff sings his version of the song twice inviting the
audience to join him the second time Subtitles make it easy to follow WESTON 19ol
FROM DORIC TO GOTHIC L2187 2 reels
The history of the development of architectural styles particularly during the
twelfth and thirteenth centuries Of somewhat specialized interest for art study
groups it is exceptionally well done The musical background is worthy of
attention BRANDON 1950
FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION color L231i5 3 reels
Tells the story of human reproduction as an integral part of the universal pattern
of nature explaining that childbearing is an emotional and spiritual experience
as well as a physical one MCGRAW 1959
FROM SOCIABLE SIX TO NOISY NINE color L2160 2 reels
Shows the typical behavior and sensible parental guidance of several children of
six to nine years of age MCGRAWHILL 1950
FROM TEN TO TWELVE L222 3 reels
This film continues the study of child development in the Ages and Stages series
Boys and girls in this age group are observed in real life situations as they
indulge in noisy shouts bursts of anger and the spirit of cooperation It
should contribute to a better understanding of this group by parents teachers
volunteer workers or any social or civic workers who deal with children
MCGRAWHILL 1957
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this shows a boys behavior
FRUSTRATING FOURS AND FASCINATING FIVES color
One of the films in the ages and stages series
as it changes from childish helplessness to vigorous self assertion Points out
that the change is gradual and at five the child is more independent of adult
support and has an insatiable curiosity about everything around him MCGRAWHILL 195
FUR COUNTRY color L2225 2 reels
The Moose Factory trading post on James Bay is still a center of Canadas fur trade
In this film an Indian trapper is shown as he goes out from the post to visit his
trap lines There he camps in the bitter cold traps mink and beaver skins the
animals dries the pelts and brings them back to the post in time to sell thereto the
trader for money to use for Christmas Shows trapping as an occasional occupation and
points out many of the hardships endured by the trappers NFB l92
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Faithful retelling of the old childrens story of the little tailor who killed seven
at one blow
of the cinema
CONTEMPORARY
This film was the first fulllength animation film in the history
It was completed in 1926 The technique is equal to those of today
1950
GARDENS CF ENGLAND color Ll8t 1 reel
Lovely color pictures of all types of gardens common to England from the large
estates to a narrow strip of ground with comments on the love of the English for
gardens BIS 19H
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW L2226 2 reels
An outstanding playwright and personality of the times is shown through a series
of still pictures and clips from the actual motion picture coverage of Shaw
Scenes from seme of his plays famous actors play bills and excellent narration
contribute to an understanding of the man BRANDON 1956
GEORGE MASON OF GUNSTON HILL color L3H 1 reel
George Mason one of the Virginia patriots is shown as a writer whose works
served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights
His home one of the fine examples of colonial architecture which is preserved
as a historical shrine is shown in detail The film will appeal to womens
clubs with an interest in interior decoration as well as to groups with an
interest in the background of the documents of American freedom VIRGINIA ED BD
1957
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER color L2371 1 reel
A biographical sketch about George Washington Carver this short film describes
his contributions in the field of chemurgy Uses cartoon techniques ARTISAN 1959
GEORGIE color L22 1 reel
Another Story Parade film based on the book and produced by animating the
original illustrations Tells the story of the little ghost Georgie who
haunted a house WESTON 1956
GERALD MCBDING BOING color L236 1 reel
This cartoon based on a childrens book which was popular a few years ago
tells the story of Gerald who could produce any sound effect known to man
although he could not carry on conversation or talk COL 1951
GETTING ALONG WITH PARENTS L217 2 reels
Shows the conflicts that result in five different homes when a group of teen
agers plan to visit a night club after the junior prcmdance Intended to pro
voke discussion of the problems of high school students in their relations with
their parents EBF 1950
GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS color L304 1 reel
Yellowstone National Park serves as an example for the illustrated lecture on
what geysers are how they are formed and what makes them perform Useful as a
travel film and for short film programs BARR i960
3GIFTED ONES L236 2 reels
Two leading Canadian educators Doctors Florence Dunlop and T W Martin present
their views on how the potential of mentally superior children can best he
developed The wide diversity of professional practice in meeting this challenge
is reflected in the film Parents and citizen groups with an interest in this
problem will find this good discussion material IFB 1959
GLACIER PARK color L293 2 reels
Armchair travelers and those interested in national parks will find this film of
interest Beautiful color photography HOEFLER 193
GLACIER PARK AND THE CANADIAN RCCKIES color L2119 2 reels
This unusual international park provides an opportunity to actually see a glacier
and learn how glaciers operate Eeautiful color photography HOEFLER 198
GLASS color 1335 1 reel
Made at the Royal Leerdam glassmaking works in the Netherlands this documentary
film explores the rhythmic and visual effects produced in making glass both as
it is blown and molded by master craftsmen and as it is manufactured on the
assembly line A jazz accompaniment to the work of the craftsmen contrasts
sharply with the dehumanized synthetic sound accompanying the mechanized process
No narration but an extremely effective film For all groups GO 1959
GLASSFROM THE OLD TO THE NEW THROUGH RESEARCH color L2115 2 reels
The techniques of manufacturing glass have changed as research has developed
new forms and new uses for glass Old and new are contrasted and the processes
of manufacture are shown EEF 195
GLORY OF SPRING color L199 reel
Timelapse photography shows how buds awaken and flowers and leaves grow to
create the glory and beauty of spring LFB 1950
GOD IN NATURE color L182 1 reel
Suitable for inspirational programs with garden clubs and religious groups
Shows various phases of nature such as sea mountain flowers clouds seasons
PLCTOSCUND PROD
GOLDEN AGE L2301 3 reels
This film examines the question as to whether retirement at 65 means the end of
the road for older people Three cases are presented to discuss three view
points for one it means emptiness and futility for another the beginning
of a new career for the third the discovery that the anticipated happiness of
unlimited leisure does not last MCGRAWHILL 1958
GOLDEN DOOR color L2302 2 reels
An animated color film treats a serious subject in a humorous and original way
examining how many and what type of people have come into our country Facts
and figures illustrate what our policy has been up to now and project what the
future policy concerning immigration might be Reviews the laws governing immi
gration and questions whether our present ones are realistic Should be a good
discussion film for business religious welfare and civic groups DYNAMIC 1959
35 mmmmam
GOLDEN FISH color L2l39 3 reels
A gay and suspenseful story of the wondrous world of a little boy his pets and
a neartragedy that threatens The little boy has a canary but he yearns for
a beautiful goldfish that is a prize in a game of chance in a nearby carnival
Although a man wants the fish the attendant is unable to catch him and the fish
seems to want to be won by the boy In the new home the fish and the bird
become friends but both are nearly destroyed by a predatory alley cat No
narration but a delightful guitar accompaniment to the story makes it a
pleasant experience for both young and old COLUMBIA 1962
GOOD GROOMING FOR GIRLS color L230 1 reel
Emphasizes the fact that an attractive appearance is achieved by a carefully
followed routine a wellplanned and caredfor wardrobe attention to hair
nails teeth personal daintiness good posture and proper diet and rest
CORONET 1956
GOTHIC ART color L2395 2 reels
Explores the meaning of the term Gothic in art using famous churches of that
style to illustrate what the symbols meant through sculpture and architecture
One of a series of art films coordinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of
World Art MCGRAWHILL 1962
GRAND CANYON color L2396 3 reels
The camera explores the Grand Canyon and its plant and animal life to provide a
pictorial interpretation of all four movements of Ferde Grofes Grand Canyon
Suite Painted Desert and Sunrise On the Trail Cloudburst and Sunset
and Finale There is no narration just the music and the canyon the river
and the area immediately around it Excellent photography originally done for
the wide screen and good sound DISNEY PROD I96l
GRANDMA MOSES color L2102 2 reels
Archibald MacLeish poet and artist himself narrates the story of the paintings
of Grandma Moses one of Americas best known primitive artists Many examples
of her work are included AFFILMS 1950
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS IN LANDSCAPE color L320 1 reel
The way to find a picture in an landscape is shown in this art teaching film
which explains how to analyze the elements seen and how to use them to best
advantage in a painting Useful with art study groups ALLENDOR
GREAT WEATHER MYSTERY L2kll 3 reels
Originally produced as one of the CBS News Project 20 programs this film shows
what weather is the many ways it is predicted and some of the steps which can be
taken toward control of the weather Various means of weather prediction are
shown from the Farmers Almanac of Dublin New Hampshire which studies the
height of hornets nests and the thickness of the winter coats of animals to
the work of the U S Weather Bureaus National Meterological Center in Suitland
Maryland and in the New York office as they make their forecasts of local and
national weather Includes scenes from the Tiros satellite probes of the upper
atmosphere the U2 high altitude meterological planes Air Force balloons and
some of the basic research being conducted at Loomis School in Connecticut and at
Yellowstone National Park MCGRAWHILL 1962
36GROWTH OF FLOWERS color L121 1 reel
Filmed with painstaking care over a long period of time Viewers observe the
flovers sprouting frciri the ground blooming and finally dying Roses orchids
jackinthepulpits daffodils and iris are used as illustrations CORONET 195
GULF COAST THE SOOTHS LAND OF OPPORTUNITY color L276 2 reels
The emerging character of this region of the United States is presented in this
film which stresses the location and distribution of Fatural and cultural
phenomena which give character to the different parts of the earths surface
Emphasizes manland relations and the ways in which major problems affect the
lives of individuals in an area Portrays the influence of the weather on the
Gulf Coast region and presents the economic opportunity which this area affords
Of interest to mens clubs general audiences and armchair travelers MCGRAW 1963
HAILSTONES AND HALIBUT BONES color L38 1 reel
Actress and screen personality Celeste Holm gives a delightful reading of Mary
ONeills poem to accompany the lovely colored animated drawings illustrating
it Unusual musical background Useful with a poetry hour or with book
talks to children art groups or other programs focused on lively arts
STERLING 1963
HAIR CARE color L237 2 reels
One of a series of practical films dealing with personal grooming for teenage
girls this is a workmanlike approach to the matter Reminds one that healthy
hair depends upon adequate washing and brushing and points out the way to care
for healthy hair Uses teenage models and has a mature woman as narrator IFB i960
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY L2505 2 reels
A short film which received the Academy award in 1963 as the best liveaction
short subject this can be used for many programs It is an excellent example
of the film as an art form it is good fun it is social satire The story
deals with the misadventures of a young couple in Paris as they try to carry
out plans for a romantic celebration of their wedding anniversary No dialogue
or narration is necessary as the characters experience the events PROD
UNLIMITED 1963
HARE AND THE TORTOISE L122 1 reel
A childrens classic comes vividly alive in this charming film Real animals
play all roles the wily fox lays out the course the wise old owl acta as
judge and the steady tortoise finally beats the boastful hare in a most
exciting finish EEF 197
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON color L351 1 reel
Crockett Johnsons book comes to life as a cleverly animated Harold uses his
large purple crayon to make real the things he draws He goes for a walk
in the woods and draws the trees When he is hungry he draws food he likes
best to eat when he falls in the ocean he draws a beat and climbs into it
Finally when tired of adventures he finds his way home to his own bed he
draws up the covers and goes to sleep CONTEMPORARY 1963
37HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I LOVE YOU L2kk2 2 reels
This film is a provocative study of the impact made by advances in technology
on modern daily life Without narration scenes showing how machines and appli
ances of all kinds lend to the physical comfort of the family while at the same time
they tend to separate the members and lead them farther apart Sound effects
from the machines and appliances traffic noises scattered words and scraps
of conversation are used effectively to make the films points Good dis
cussion film for teens through adults USC 1961
HAUNTS OF PIRATES color L2397 2 reels
The scenes of the activities of some of the famous pirates of the Spanish Main ere
shown as the tales of their depredations are narrated Ranges from Nassau to
the Virgin Islands and from Jamaica to Panama Includes areas frequented by
Blackbeard Henry Morgan and Captain Kidd Shows some of the treasure recovered
from Pirates troves and buried ships Exciting and romantic adventure PROD
UNL 195
HAWAII U S A color L226l 2 reels
This film made while the Territory of Hawaii was seeking the status of state
hood is a study of the history heritage culture and commercial life of the
area Discusses volcanic origin of the islands and shows an active volcano
as it erupts Shows the many people who make up the population and discusses
the development of the major industries sugar pineapple cattle and coffee
BAILEY 1953
HE IS RISEN color L273 2 reels
The Christian story of the crucifixion and resurrection is told through a series
of wellknown paintings accompanied by a masculine voice giving the narration
from the New Testament The pictures are not identified but the film provides
a moving experience and should be useful with church groups as well as art
groups FILMS INC 1963
HELEN KELLER IN HER STORY L2188 L reeis
A documentary film tracing the life of Helen Keller which is narrated by the
actress Katherine Cornell Tells of her attainments under the handicaps of
blindness deafness and muteness and of her work for others DE RCCHEMONT 1956
HELLO PIRRO L123 1 reel
Wherein Pirro comes to lifelearns facts of his lifewood paint and strings
that made him Meets creator Pat Patterson Delightful pantomime as he discovers
own image in mirror learns to walk and run OFFICIAL 199
HELP YOURSELF color L2069 3 reeis
Pictures a steelworkers first visit to the library and the use which he his
family and the citizens generally can make of it The tools services and
financial needs common to most libraries are illustrated ALA 1950
HELPING THE CHILD TO ACCEPT THE DOS L124 1 reel
Portrays the child learning to live in a world defined by the Dos and explains
how his personality is influenced by the extent to which the Dos are accepted
Illustrates with life situations the types of dos the child must learn to
accept l the dos for personal living 2 the masculine and feminine dos
and 3 the dos for human relations EBF 198
38HELPIKG TEE CHILD TO FACE THE DONTS L125 T reel
Reveals how the young child meets a world of Bonts and how he reacts by con
forming in his own distinctive ways thus forming his own individual personality
Classifies the Donts as those which protect the child from danger those which
restrain him from taking things that belong to others and those which teach
him to respect the rights of others EBF 198
HEMINGWAY Part 1 L23 3 reels
Part II L2jM 3 reels
Here is the l6mm version of the NEC production made shortly after Hemingways
death Narrated by Chet Huntley it chronicles his life from boyhood through
his years as a journalist and novelist until his death Draws upon one of the
largest collections of still photographs and rare motion pictures of Hemingway
ever assembled Includes major literary and artistic personalities of the
twentieth century and documents the turbulent times in which he lived and took
active part World Wars I and II the Spanish Civil War Examines the ritual
of bullfighting which seemed to personify Hemingways Code of courage and
comments on the interrelationship of his life and the characters in his major
works MCGRAWHILL 1961
HENRI MATISSE L2097 2 reels
Biographical commentary on the Life of the French painter Shows Matisse at
work and the many changes his paintings go through before they are satisfactory
to the artist An interval of slow motion photography gives opportunity to
observe his techniques The film ends with pictures of Matisse at his home near
Nice France FRENCH FILM EXCHANGE 196
HERCULES color L2218 2 reels
This film was made by animating the original illustrations of the book by Hardie
Gramatky which tells of the adventures of the little fire engine Useful for
childrens programs WESTON 1956
HERE COMES THE CIRCUS L126 1 reel
The great parade daring acrobats thrilling jumps famous clowns of the Cole
Brothers Circus CASTLE 192
HERITAGE WE GUARD L2019 3 reels
Traces the early exploitation of wildlife for hides and skins gradual westward
movement of trappers and settlers and thoughtless exploitation of the land
Shows the interrelation of wildlife and soil conservation CASTLE 190
HIDDEN EARTH color L25 3 reels
Part of the Planet Earth series this film examines the structure of the solid
earth and shows how the science of seismology is used to analyze it Traces
ideas from ancient concepts to findings of present day research MCGRAWHILL 1962
HIMALAYA LIFE ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD color L2303 2 reels
Beautiful photography gives a comparative treatment of climate the geography
economic conditions and cultures of this little known region Adult audiences
interested in learning about other lands and peoples will enjoy this film
ATLANTIS 1957
39HINDUISM L2446 2 reels
Part of a fourfilm series on the great religions this is a straightforward
explanation of the basic beliefs of Hinduism and of its relationship to other
beliefs Stresses the Way of Works the Way of Worship and the Way of Wisdom
in their search for the good life MCGRAWHILL 1962
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROCKET color L27 2 reels
Scientific principles and the theories pertaining to rocketry and space explora
tion are presented in this documentary on an important area of scientific
development Traces the development of rockets from the Chinese through the
work of Dr Robert Goddard popularly known as the father of American rocketry
and the work of the German Rocket Society which made the rocket useful as a
war weapon in 191 Includes the work of scientists in Russia and the U S
and the first space vehicles each orbited Projects what will happen in not
toodistant lunar flight using diagrams and animation Clear explanation and
background for understanding of space developments MCGRAWHILL 1962
HOAXTERS L2 2 reels
Dory Schary with an excellent cast of well known Hollywood actors presents those
who would overthrow democratic government in favor of Communism or any other
totalitarian government as hoaxters no better than the medicine men who used
to be found in cheap carnivals peddling their worthless curealls to the gullible
Traces the development of both fascism in Germany and Italy and Communism in
Russia showing how the representatives of those government waxed friendly or
unfriendly to the U S according to how well it suited their purposes Stops
with the episodes of 195 but leaves the way open to use other films or discuss
further developments Still very useful as it is skillfully done FILMS INC 195
HOLY LAND BACKGROUND FOR HISTORY AND RELIGION color L215 1 reel
The film vividly presents scenes of Jerusalem Nazareth the Lake of Galilee
the River of Jordan Jericho and Mt Nebo in reference to many wellknown
Bible passages Excellent background and enrichment material for Bible study
or church school classes CORONET 1954
THE HOME L2081 2 reels
One of a series of films depicting life in Palestine 2000 years ago Shows
typical activities in the ancient home of a carpenters family UWF l9kk
HOME NURSING FUNDAMENTALS L2111 2 reels
Shows such nursing techniques as arranging the sick room making the bed
morning care of the patient giving medicine according to the doctors instruct
ions serving meals and suggestions on convalescent care CORONET 1953
HONEST WOODSMAN L127 1 reel
Moral folk tale of an honest woodsman and his meeting with Mercury the god of
good fortune A puppet film set in Greece CORONET 199
HONG KONG FREE PORT color L2398 2 reels
The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong with its dependable government and free
trade policies has developed a unique position in world trade This film shows
how cooperation among the Americans British and Chinese has brought prosperity
to the colony and surveys some of the colonys problems One of these is that
of the refugees from Red China for whom special housing had to be constructed fol
lowing a fire which brought near disaster among the shanties where they lived
Useful for adults and young people who seek to understand this part of the world
LEMONT 1961
kO
fHORSE FARM color L2399 2 reels
Horse lovers of all ages will enjoy this film which shows how the various standard
breeds of horses are raised and trained for the work to which each type is best
suited GROVERJENNINGS i960
HOUND THAT THOUGHT HE WAS A RACCOON color L2k86 k reels
Once again Walt Disney has taken a good story dealing with animals and nature and
has made an excellent entertainment film Useful for all ages for story hours
for boys and girls for adult audiences anyone who likes dogs hunting and tramping
through the woods DISNEY PROD 196U
HOW LONG THE NIGHT L238 3 reels
A desperate wife visits her pastor seeking help for an alcoholic husband Her
plight portrays the torture alcoholism creates for individuals and for their
families There is a real effort to build understanding of the problems alcoholics
face The tone of the film is grim and a skilled discussion leader will be very
helpful in using the film productively METHODIST TEMP 1958
HOW THE ANIMALS DISCOVERED CHRISTMAS color L2189 2 reels
A crippled robin is left behind when the birds go south for the winter He is
found and protected by the forest animals who seeing a Christmas tree in a little
boys home and hearing his mother tell of the meaning of Christmas discover its
meaning in their own actions CORONET 1956
HOW TO CONDUCT A DISCUSSION L206l 2 reels
Clearly explains some of the basic principles of methods which discussion leaders
can use in order to insure effective and satisfying group discussion Each
principle is dramatized simply and forcefully EEF 1953
HCW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL AZALEAS AND CAMELLIAS color L2100 2 reels
Begins by giving background information on azaleas and camellias Details of
planting are demonstrated Special attention is given to controlling insect pests
by spraying and dusting with insecticides CALIF SPRAY CHEMICAL CORP 1951
HCW TO GROW DAHLIAS color L2120 2 reels
Clear directions show how to prepare soil set roots cultivate and care for
Dahlias Timelapse photography shows buds bursting into bloom IFB 1950
HOW TO GROW GIADIOLAS color L2121 2 reels
Shows how to prepare soil select bulbs set and care for them until they produce
beautiful flowers Timelapse photography lets us actually see the blossoms
open IFB 1950
HCW TO GROW IRIS color L2122 2 reels
Methods for preparing beds planting and cultivating iris are clearly shown
Soil conditions needed and peculiarities of this flower are analyzed Actual
growth of iris is shown through timelapse photography IFB 1950
HOW TO GROW ROSES color L2123 2 reels
Shows how to prepare soil plant and cultivate roses Many varieties and colors
shown in various stages of bloom make this a beautiful film Timelapse photo
graphy shows actual unfolding of blossoms IFB 198
inHOW TO VISIT L2171 2 reels
The right and wrong procedures for conducting church visitation are dramatized
Sufficiently general for any denomination yet specific enough to be useful to
them BROAEMAN 1955
HUMAN FACTOR IN DRIVING L282 1 reel
Shows how certain habits develop into death traps the effect of fatigue and how
it develops how our eating habits cause accidents and the folly of driving when
angry or under emotional stress PROGRESSIVE
HUMAN GROWTH color L2066 2 reels
A mixed group of seventhgrade youngsters in a class situation view an animated
film which traces human growth and development of the organism from mating through
pregnancy to birth then from infancy through childhood and adolescence to the
adult form Useful for groups in parent education programs BROWN TRUST 198
HYMN OF THE NATIONS L2020 3 reels
Arturo Toscanini conducts the NEC Symphony Orchestra soloist Jan Peerce and the
Westminster Choir in a special arrangement of Verdis Hymn of the Nations
celebrating the liberation of Italy in 193 A dramatic and an inspirational film
for its portrayal of Toscanini both at home and on the podium its concept of
international understanding and friendship and its visual and auditory rendition
of Hymn of the Nations UWF 1945
IMMORTAL BIZET L2104 3 reels
This film follows the development of Bizets career from a mediocre composer to
a great one Shows a good feeling for French taste and culture of the period
ALMANAC 1952
IMPACT L273 2 reels
This study of the results of collisions at low rates of speed not only provides
engineers with valuable data for improving the design and construction of automobiles
but also reveals facts which drivers would do well to heed whenever they take the
wheel Useful in driver education work with young people and adults CALIFU 1957
IMPRESSIONISM color L283 1 reel
Inspiring paintings used with the cooperation of the countrys top art museums
serve as examples of this kind of painting Basic characteristics explained are
simplification of form by comparative analysis texture and heavily painted
surfaces generalization of objects broken color techniques The film presents
a concise and clear explanation of the unique qualities of impressionism
BAILEY 1957
IN BLACK AND WHITE L2190 2 reels
Summarizes the history of paper and its importance in communications Also includes
brief histories of bookmaking and printing Made in Britain with British illustra
tions but is useful for any group desiring information on this subject BIS 1952
IN GOB WE TRUST L200 3 reels
One of the Crossroads series originally produced for television this film is
based on the true story of Jeff Morrow a scorned and reviled rural Pennsylvania
preacher who during the Civil War inspired the U S Motto In God we Trust
PROB UNL i960
k2IN THE FOREST L321 1 reel
Another picture book for children is transferred to the screen by Picture Book
Parades inconographic technique A small boy goes for a valk in the woods and
is joined by an unusual collection of animals WESTON i960
INDIA INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY color L2228 2 reels
General overview of the development of this complex subcontinent Traces the
development of political divisions religious and social differences to give
background for understanding some of the developments taking place in the 1950s
Useful for adult discussion groups for background for mission study units
EBF 1957
INDONESIA NEW NATION OF ASIA color L230 2 reels
A simple survey of the history economy politics religion natural resources and
cultures of the peoples living on the many islands of this nation Comprehensive
and uptodate EBF 1959
INTERNATIONAL ATOM color L201 3 reels
The film aims at presenting an overview of some of the peaceful uses of atomic
energy throughout the world After a brief introduction explaining the role of
the peaceful atom in the modern world as a potential source of power it describes
the varied uses of radioactive isotopes in the fields of agriculture industry
and medicine Concludes with a short sequence on basic nuclear research and
education highlighting aspects of international cooperation CONTEMPORARY 1961
THE INTERVIEW color L33 1 eel
This parody of a television interview between a square announcer and a Hep
French hornist aims a telling blow at jargon and overspecialization as the inter
viewer and the jazz musician manage to confuse each other completely Ignorance
and jargon make it impossible for either to comprehend the others questions or
answers Communications groups jazz enthusiasts and the general public should
find the film amusing and a good discussion starter BRANDON 1962
ISLAM L2448 2 reels
The doctrine and belief of Islam are clearly set forth in this examination of
the rise and spread of Islam and the place of Mohammed as its prophet Traces
its development and influence from its beginning through the present day
Useful with groups studying comparative religion MCGRAWHILL 1962
ISRAEL MIDDLE EAST NEIGHBOR color L29 2 reels
The purpose of this film is to present information about the geography culture
and economy of modern Israel to show Israels unique position as a new world
neighbor in the ancient Middle East and to bring about a better understanding of
the people who are working to build a new nation A workmanlike useful survey
of developments in this country BAILEY 1962
ITALIAN INTERLUDES color L2286 2 reels
The story is woven around the cities of Venice and Rome featuring the many hundreds
of fountains in Rome Capturing the atmosphere of these cities it will have a
special appeal for those who have a soft spot in their hearts for Italy PIZZO 195
h3
MOMMHIT TAKES ALL KINDS L2021 2 reels
The right marriage partner need not be ones exact counterpart but for a happy
marriage two personalities must mesh they must complement each other The
traits that identify personalities are not difficult to discover most people
in a moment of stress will reveal them riUite clearly This film shows a series of
young peop each one reacting to an identical tense situation and each one dis
closing the essential pattern of his or her personality Each of these young people
is also shown in a situation involving a member of the opposite sex so that the
personality traits already demonstrated can be judged in terms of mate selection
and circumstances of successful marriage The successful marriages the film
points out will be those where the partners choose each other with care with
a sure knowledge of each other and then accept each other for what theyare
not for what each might wish the other to be MCGRAWHILL 1950
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK L131 reel
A faithful version of the fairy tale with actual dialog spoken by professional
actors Includes such scenes as Jack trading the cow for the magic beans the
beanstalk towering to the sky the strange land of the wicked ogre and the hen
that lays the golden eggs STERLING 1919
JAPAN color L2229
Camera study of the people of modern day Japan with emphasis on the economic
problems posed by the lack of natural resources and laborsaving machines and the
abundance of water power and skilled labor Discusses some of the problems Japan
encounters m world trade Presents scenes from modernday schools home life
SSfSTpS8 U957f thS ChanS6S WhiCh are taking Place in this country
JAPAN HARVESTS THE SEA color L2l02
The Ama girls or seaweed gatherers are featured in this study of how the S
Japanese take from the sea much of the food necessary to sustain them and of the
economic importance of the sea to the nations economy Follows a typical day in
a family of fisher folk in one of the villages with the men going toea reinK
and dyeing nets making preparations for handling the catch The Amas are diving
girls who harvest a special seaweed which is refined for commercial use by tlj
older women who are no longer able to dive DISNEY PROD 1961
JAPANESE FAMILY L2022
The story of the Kawai family silkweavers of Kyoto Japan Includes work at
v T Prparatl0n of meals children doing homework visiting a beautiful
park and watching a puppet show and the preparations and observance of a Japanese
New Years celebration by the entire family Accompanied by authentic Japanese
music performed on native instruments MCGRAWHILL 1950 Japanese
JAPANS ART FROM THE LAND color L3
The camera follows the Japanese artist Shuson Kono as he paints a mountain
landscape as the narrator points out how the Japanese people mirror physical
art LT 1962 arChltectue an otherlorms of
11JAPANS MEW FAMILY PATTERNS color L251 2 reels
A typical middleclass family of Kyoto is shorn as they go about their tasks at
home and at work living a life which daily demands adjustment from the old to the
new and from tradition to innovation Points up sharply how Japans recent
progress shows up in the social institutions and standards of its people HOLT 192
JEFFERSON THE ARCHITECT L205 1 reel
Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson is shown in a careful study of both the
house and the grounds They are here presented as the product of Jeffersons
architectural genius Other examples of his work are shown particularly the
Virginia State Capitol and the University of Virginia IFB 1950
JENNYS BIRTHDAY color L2 1 reel
The story of Jennys Birthday by Esther Averill is brought to the screen by
animating the original illustrations and using a narrator to tell the story in
the exact words of the book Jenny Lindsky is the little cat who lives in New
York and this is the story of her birthday celebration WESTON 1957
JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY color L210 1 reel
Pictures the pageantry of Jerusalem and the historical shrines sacred to three
religious traditions Jewish Christian and Mohammedan Settings and shrines
are related to the historic events and religious associations with which they are
identified in the tradition and heritage of the western world There is no
mention of modern Israel as a nation EBF 1930
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 19171963 L275 3 reels
The highlights of the life of the late president from boyhood until his
assassination Points up his close ties with his family and church his friend
liness sense of humor genuine interest in all people and their problems in
cludes scenes from his naval and political careers Clips from television
and newsreels cover the assassination the televised murder of Lee Oswald and
scenes from the funeral procession where the great of the world gathered to
honor him FILMS INC 196k
JOHN MARSHALL L2085 2 reels
The founder of American constitutional law is portrayed in a film covering his
early life his role in the American Revolution and the experiences of his
political life leading up to his appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Places emphasis on the value of Marshalls decisions which established the
Supreme Court as the highest authority in determining the constitutionality
of American legislation EBF 191 c
JOHNNY APPLESEED A LEGEND OF FRONTIER LIFE color L2lUl 2 reels
The inspiring story of Johnny Appleseed a man of peace whose gcl was to make
the world a better place for all living creatures imaginatively told against
the background of pioneer America CORONET 1950
JORDAN VALLEY L2077 2 reels
Presents the geographical background of the Bible giving unity in the form of a
trip along the Jordan from Palestine to the Dead Sea IFB 1950
5JOSE ITURBI PIANIST L128 1 reel
Jose Iturbi plays Sevilla by Albeniz and Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin
OFFICIAL
JOURNEY IN FRANCE color L2230 2 reels
A family trip aboard a barge up the river and through the canals from the city of
Marseille to Lyons and Strasbourg affords an excellent understanding of the river
and canal systems of France Beautiful scenes of the countryside and glimpses
of life along the river and on board a canal boat make this a usable travel
film for all ages CHURCHILLWEXLER 1957
JOURNEY IN HEALTH color L203 2 reels
The importance of regular health checkups and medical supervision from infancy
to adulthood is pointed out Uses examples showing how possible health difficulties
were averted by prompt medical attention and also shows some handicaps which might
have been overcome or made much less severe through such attention at the proper
time Useful for club groups PTA groups etc CORONET i960
JOURNEY TO NAZARETH color L2305 3 reels
A modernday pilgrims journey to the Bible land provides the opportunity to re
capture the times and events of Jesus life and to recall his teachings Not
overcrowded with narration there are several places where the viewer is allowed
to meditate with only the music supporting the visual images Suitable for both
adults and childrens programs the film can be used at any time throughout the
year even though it covers the Christmas season in Nazareth NOVIK 1959
KEY TO A FUTURE color L2U80 2 reels
This library recruitment film uses the device of two high school students who
must prepare a career research paper as a class assignment They visit the library
discover a monograph on librarianship as a career and in their imagination
project themselves several years into the future as librarians in the major
types of libraries Gives a good if brief glimpae of what good librarians do
and the need for libraries Librarians come through as real fleshandblood
people rather than the oldfashioned stereotype and both they and the profession
are made attractive to young people WING 1960
KIONIS POI POUNDER color L285 1 reel
Taken from Hawaiian folklore this legend explains the origin of a strange
shaped island off the coast of Oahu When Kioni a young Hawaiian boy captures
a shark that has terrorized his village he is amazed to see it turn into a
boy his own age Sparing his life Kioni keeps the shark boy as his slave until
one day when he realizes how unhappy the boy is and sets him free with the gift
of his stone poi pounder In gratitude the shark boy turns the pounder into
an island as a pledge that he will never again attack Kionis people The element
of magic and the beautiful setting give this film a special appeal to older
children CINEPIC 1953
KNOW YOUR LIBRARY Rev ed color L32 1 reel
School oriented and well done this film may be used to emphasize the value of
libraries of almost any type Using a student who has a research assignment
for a class the film shows how to use the card catalog how to find books
classified by the Eewey Decimal system and how to use reference materials
such as the encyclopedia and the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature
CORONET 1962
kGLADYBIRD STORY color L26 1 reel
Pictures the beneficial effects of ladybird beetles in fields and gardens
Useful for garden clubs or ethers who need information picturing the helpful
insects of the world BOWLING 1957
LAND OF THE PINK SNOW color L239 3 reels
An old Crow Indian legend about a lost lake pink snow and a grasshopper glacier
supplies the reason for a pack trip into the high mountains of Montana The
guide a father and two sons make up the party which explores the area and
finds the lake with the large trout Such things as camp cooking shaving with
ice water and drinking water from a hat add to the interest Useful for library
programs scouts mens clubs etc FRONTIER i960
LANDSCAPING FOR THE FUTURE color L20 2 reels
Easic principles to consider in making a plan for landscaping the grounds around
the average home are presented with advice on choice of shrubs trees and other
plants Explicit directions are given for transplanting trees and shrubs
Emphasizes the importance of having an orderly plan for developing the landscape
and for following it in progressive steps Especially useful for beginners
CORNELB U 19
LASCAUX CRADLE OF MANS ART color E2306 2 reels
The cave paintings discovered in I9I0 in the Dordogne region in France are the
subject of this film which was made in 1950 The circumstances of the discovery
are recreated as two small boys chasing a rabbit with their dog fall through
the ground into the caverns whose walls are covered with pictures of animals
These paintings are explored at length as an excellent narrator discusses what
they are and why they are important IFB 1950
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK color E305 1 reel
This film is a travelog type of presentation which takes viewers through the Lassen
Volcanic National Fark giving some background on the phenomena which produced the
sights of the area BARR i960
LEE THE VIRGINIAN L252 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this study of the philosophy and career
of the Souths greatest hero Robert E Lee Sums up his personal philosophy
points out the high points of Southern resistance at Gettysburg and elsewhere
and shows Lees relations with his lieutenants Follows his career as an educator
after the war ended and examines the impact of his character and philosophy on
his era MCGRAWHILL 1962
LEGEND OF THE PIED PIPER L133 1 reel
A puppet film dramatizing the wellknown fairy tale of the master musician who
drove the rats from the city of Hamelin CORONET 199
LENTIL color L265 1 reel
Robert McCloskeys story of Lentil and his harmonica becomes a highly entertaining
film in the Picture Book Parade Series WESTON 1957
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MxaHMHBHBHfllLEONARDO DA VINCI color L2231 3 reels
The life and work of the great artist and scientist of the Renaissance period
come to life in this film Opening in 152 with his arrival at Florence his
work is woven into the historical period in such a way as to make the film
important for history and science as well as for art An outstanding musical
background contributes to the effectiveness of the film as does the excellent
color photography EBF 1957
LETS GO TO THE CIRCUS L192 1 reel
Excitement and thrills of the circus are all here with acrobats clowns
racing horses and elephants EBF 19U9
LETS TALK ABOUT FILMS L2l6k 2 reels
In a workshop session several group leaders discuss what was wrong when a
leader was able to get no response from an audience They compare his exper
ience with that of another who uses the same film and obtains lively response
Should be useful in training leaders to conduct film discussions of many
types as well as ether discussions NFB 1953
LETS VISIT SCHOOL LIBRARIES color L2191 2 reels
The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction has produced this
film to show how library service operates in its school system Pictures school
libraries in schools for both races showing examples of good planning of space
equipment attractive use of color display area etc NC 1956
LETTER FROM ALASKA color L2262 2 reels
Done in the form of a letter from an uncle to an elementary school student
this film gives a wealth of information about Alaska Shows large and small
cities various industries and geographical terrains Uses animated map to
trace development from its discovery in 1751 to the period just before state
hood Useful for adult groups needing background on Alaska NORTHERN 1957
LETTER FROM INDONESIA color L2192 2 reels
Life in Indonesia is described as an Indonesian student writes a letter to
friends in the United States In addition to picturing conditions in the country
much emphasis is placed on their feeling of reliance on American ideals of democracv
and selfgovernment CHURCHILL 1955
THE LIBRARIAN L286 1 reel
The film emphasizes the background and training needed to become a librarian
and illustrates the variety of ways in which the modern library provides service
to the public The opening scene shows a young college science student who is
undecided as to his future An enthusiastic librarian who likes her job
influences him to enroll in a library school and he becomes head of the Science
Department in a large college library IFB 1956
LIBRARY ADVENTURE color L213 1 reel
A brother and sister find the childrens room of a public library to be a
friendly and interesting place Shows how to find fiction and nonfiction
books and explains how to use the card catalog how to check out books obtain
a library card and care for books Example used is the childrens room of
the Los Angeles Public Library NEUBACHER 1956
18LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE color L2179 2 reels
This is a film on library use which carries out well its purpose of helping
children discover that a library card can be an invitation to adventure to
experience of the most amusing fantastic or practical kind and to tell the
story of a research project that started with a story hour in the public library
and ended as a dramatic production in a childrens theater The children in
the film look for answers and for help in books in their own homes in their school
library and in the Childrens Room of the Public Library They discover that
librarians can help in many ways not only to locate books but to find other
useful things such as pictures and recorded music EEF 193
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS L2080 2 reels
A pictorial tour of the Library of Congress showing its many and varied facil
ities and activities UWF 195
LIBRARY ON WHEELS L2503 2 reels
One of the early documentary films dealing with one of the pioneer cooperative
public library service programs the Frazer Valley Union Library in Canada
Stress is laid on the importance of books not only to the valley people but
also to people all over Canada Pictures librarians taking courses such as are
given at the University of Toronto and McGill University Primarily useful
now from the historical point of view it is valuable in documenting the growth
of the idea of cooperation for library service in a sparsely settled area
NFBC l9J5
LIFE IN THE SAHARA L21U8 2 reels
Here is pictured nomadic desert camp life and a journey by caravan to the oasis
market place with its busy bazaars Includes views of the milking of goats
the grinding of grain bread making crushing of rock salt and the weaving of
camels hair
street scenes
Other scenes are of a donkey train baby camel date palms
typical natives and a Mohammedan mosque EBF 1953
LIFE OF CHRIST L2032 2 reels
Woodcuts of Albrecht Eurer lVfl1529 show the story of the life of Christ
The narration is based on the King James Version of the New Testament ATHENA 1950
LIFE OF CHRIST IN ART color L2172 2 reels
Paintings of episodes from the life of Christ representing the work of artists
of seven centuries are used to tell the story of the life of Christ from the
annunciation to the crucifixion and the resurrection No identification of
the pictures or of the artists is made in the narration CORONET 1956
LISTENING TO GOOD MUSICTHE STRING QUARTET L2191 2 reels
The fine arts Quartet illustrates the fundamentals of group musical performance
The range and distinctive qualities of each instrument are identified then
combined to show how the four voices develop theme and mood With excerpts
from quartets by Mozart Haydn and Schubert the film describes the relationship
of performer to composer and of the individual performers to each other EBF 1955
THE LITTERBUG color L33 1 reel
Walt Disneys Donald Duck cartoon brings home a needed message for every age
group as Donald undergoes all kinds of adventure and misadventure to learn not
to litter streets and highways DISNEY PRODUCTIONS 1962
h9
LITTLE RED HEN
This film retells the famous
action CORONET 1950
fable
L131 1 reel
in a charming combination of art and live
LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE cclor L266 1 reel
The Picture Book Parade has taken another favorite childrens story and using
the original illustrations and text made it a pleasing presentation The
narrator does not talk down to the children but does speak with understanding
and appreciation of the childs viewpoint Tells the story of the small light
house which thought it was being replaced by the powerful beacon for planes
WESTON 1956
LITTLEST ANGEL color L2195 2 reels
The wellknown childrens story of the same title is brought to the screen with
animated drawings telling the sad story of the little fouryaarold angel who
found it difficult to conform to the customs of the other angels in heaven
and of how he was comforted by one of the older understanding angels and in the
end was honored by having his gift to the Child of God accepted Narrated by
good male voice A welcome addition to seasonal films for Christmas CORONET 1950
LOCKS OF SAULT SAINTE MARIE color L2173 3 reels
The system of locks which enables traffic to pass from Lake Superior to Lake
Huron is shown first in models then by following a freighter as it passes
through the locks The importance of the Great Lakes traffic to the economy of
the area is emphasized Useful for adult groups who are interested in trans
portation or economics MICH U 1955
LOONS NECKLACE color L135 1 reel
A charming Indian legend telling how the loon a water bird received his
distinguishing neckband Authentic ceremonial masks carved by Indians of
British Columbia are used to establish the characters of the story and portray
all of the action Small children unaccustomed to masks should be prepared
for the grotesque faces Rich color photography delightful narration and
effective background music EBF 199
LOUISIANA STORY Part I L2350 3 reels
Part II L2351 3 reels
One of four famous documentary films made by Robert Flaherty this is signi
ficant for its remarkably beautiful photography and its presentation of the life
of the Cajuns in the bayous of Louisiana One 12yearold boy and his family
bring to a focus the effects of the discovery of oil upon the bayou areas
and the contrasts in the Cajun way of life and that of people elsewhere
Worthwhile as a program in itself CONTEMPORARY 198
LOVE OF BOOKS L221 1 reel
While this film deals with the history of bookmaking in Great Britain primarily
it is actually a general history or overview of the field of bookmaking
Particular attention is given to handwork and fine craftsmanship in creating
beautiful books Useful for almost any educational or book program BIS 1952
50 MADELINE color L237 1 reel
The delightful story of Madeline with its accompanying illustrations by
hudwig Bemelmans comes to life on the screen in a delightful cartoon Useful
for childrens programs story hour etc COL 1952
MAGIC BOOK color L336 1 reel
A magic hook comes to life in a library to illustrate the proper care and handling
of books Somewhat moralistic and old fashioned in places it fills a need for
this type of material NEW METHOD 1961
MAGIC FIDDLE color L2232 2 reels
An old folk tale is presented by the Norwegian Ballet A young man gives away
three shillings which he has earned to three beggars on the road The last
beggar turns into a musician who gives the young man a magic fiddle that makes
everyone dance when it is played Being forced to dance offends the sheriff
who later arrests the youth and takes him to the gallows As a last requtt he
is allowed to play the fiddle Everyone dances and he makes his escape
Surrealistic settings colorful costumes excellent dancers and gay music
make this film useful for general programs dance music and folklore
CONTEMPORARY 1957
MAGIC MICHAEL color L322 1 reel
Michael imagines that he is a series of strange animals and unusual things
in this story by Louis Slobodkin which is transferred to the screen by the
animation of the pictures in the book WESTON i960
MAHATMA GANDHI L2233 2 reels
Gandhi one of the outstanding figures of our time is shown as a spiritual as
well as a political leader who sacrificed personal ambition to lead India in
its struggle for freedom Emphasizes his philosophy of the use of nonviolence
and moral force Uses newsreel clips from the last halfcentury to form an
important record of history in the making EEF 1955
MAHNOMEN HARVEST OF THE NORTH color L2352 2 reels
Edible wild rice has always been found in relatively small areas of North America
The Chippewa Indians knew and used it and still harvest it today according to
the same principles they formerly used Its harvest is strictly regulated This
film shows the harvesting and processing of the rice for sale and closes with
a dance of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest FILM RES CO i960
MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD color L2119 2 reels
Sketches fundamental beliefs and shows typical worship services and ritual of
five of the major religious groups of the world including nonChristian as
well as Christian groups Film serves as a good introduction to a broader
study of the topic EBF 195
MAKE A MOBILE color L287 1 reel
The steps to be followed in making a mobile are clearly and simply demonstrated
Shows students making mobiles from wire thread sheet aluminum a discarded
towel rack a sponge toothpicks and a ping pong ball BAILEY 198
51MAKEUP color L2370 2 reels
One of a series for teenage girls on good grooming this film places the emphasis
upon good health as a basis for natural good looks Gives advice on complexion
care and use of makeup with emphasis on the natural effect IFB i960
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS L222 1 reel
The original illustrations from the book are used to depict the story which is
welltold by a masculine voice Usable for almost any childrens program
WESTON 1956
MAKING A STAINED GLASS WINDOW color L2307 2 reels
Each step in the process of making a stained glass window is clearly demonstrated
and discussed by the artist Begins with the designing and cutting the glass
and goes to the final firing leading and finishing CALIFU 193
MAN AND HIS CULTURE L2150 2 reels
Shows the great variety of ways in which people live by comparing the African
tribesmen American city dwellers people of China Mexico South America
India etc Indicates the characteristics which all cultures have in common
and the conflict which results from the fact that cultures are constantly
changing EBF 1950
MAN IN SPACE color L223l 3 reels
Dr Wernher von Braun traces the development of mans efforts to conquer space
and goes into the mechanics of the fourstage rocket and its development Models
and illustrations on paper are used to make his points From an imaginary island
proving ground the operation of the rocket is visualized from the moment the
crew take places in the rocket through the tour into space to return to base
All of this is made possible through the use of animated cartoons based on the
best current knowledge of space flight Usable with adults and older beys and
girls who are interested in the possibilities of space flight and its effects
on man DISNEY PROD 1957
MAN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY L202 2 reels
Today mans material progress is at its highest peak but his daily routine is
often one of boredom and dissatisfaction And although he wants peace his
world is split into two opposite and conflicting philosophies communism and
democracy Yet through an everwidening system of public education and through
the mechanism of the United Nations 20th Century man is groping towards the
means which will insure peace and happiness for future generations MOT 1950
MAN OF THE CENTURY CHURCHILL Part I L2353 3 reels
Part II L235 3 reels
One of the TV Twentieth Century series this is a penetrating study of
Winston Churchill from his first appearance in public life through his leader
ship during World War II and immediately after MCGRAW i960
MARK TWAIN BACKGROUND FOR HIS WORKS color L2196 2 reels
A brief but fairly comprehensive account of the life and early experiences of
Samuel L Clemens or Mark Twain and of how he came to write the books which
made for him a special place in American literature CORONET 1957
52MAW WITHOUT A COUNTRY L2lk6 3 reels
Edward Everett Hales classic story of the meaning of patriotism is veil
interpreted in this film Narration and dramatization combine to produce a
faithful rendering of the story YA
MARRIAGE TODAY L2026 2 reels
This film offers some of the answers to the problems raised in This Charming
Couple it provides dramatic treatment of the ideals and goals of adult love
Two couples are the protagonists of this film two couples who have made their
marriage work through clear analysis of their mutual aims and cooperation in
striving to achieve them MCGRAWHILL 1950
MARSHES OF THE MISSISSIPPI color L2355 2 reels
The swamplands of the Mississippi support a wide variety of plant and animal
life which are shown in unusual scenes of natural beauty Trapping and hunting
afford livelihood for those who are hardy enough to follow those occupations
Will appeal to those interested in the wilderness and in nature DAGGETT i960
MARTIN LUTHER
Part I L2219 3 reels
Part II L2220 3 reels
Part III L2221 3 reels
This feature length film portrays the life and times of Martin Luther and the
Reformation movement which he led Will Be of particular interest to Protestant
groups and those with a special interest in history or biography LUTH
MASK OF COMEDY color L2356 2 reels
This film traces the rise and development of the Italian popular theater known
as the Commedia dellArte from its Renaissance beginning through its influence
on the theater of the Western World to modern times Shows how masks were used
to establish and identify character types Closes with a marionette performance
featuring some of the Commedia dellArte characters PIZZO i960
MEANING OF ENGAGEMENT color L215 2 reels
Emphasis is placed on the engagement period as a period for mutual adjustment
and emotional preparation for marriage In the film the young couple change
their plans for a hasty wedding to see more of each other in their new relation
ship to make sure that they are ready for marriage CORONET 1951
MEDIEVAL WORLD L193 1 reel
Medieval times are pictured within the framework of the English walled city of
York the flemish guildhalls of Ghent and the French Cathedral of Chartres
New meaning is given to such terms as knights feudalism castles crusades
chivalry etc CORONET 1950
MEETING EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN CHILDHOOD
L2067
3 reels
This film one of the Vassar series of Personality Studies of Normal Development
is useful for community and youth leaders interested in obtaining a better
understanding of children NYU 197
MEETING IN SESSION L210 2 reels
The first sequence shows five nurses discussing staffing problems with an
autocratic supervisor The second depicts the same group working democratically
to solve its problems The differences between the two ways of working are
evident and the viewer draus his own conclusions COL U PRESS 1953
53 ECALOPOLIS color L298 2 reels
A good survey of the eastern seaboard megalopolis that densely populated
highly builtup area reaching from the New York City area down to Washington and
Ealtimore Useful for sparking discussion of problems of city living and city
planning EBF 1963
MERRY CHRISTMAS L2050 2 reels
The Vienna Boys Choir sing carols as they prepare for a Christmas celebration
STERLING 199
MEXICO CITY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS color L2308 2 reels
A travel film which does more than bring to the screen the familiar sights of
the city Shows the ways in which the people are bringing about progress in
education in civic and economic improvements in agriculture and medicine in
improved housing conditions industry and more sanitary food supplies
Emphasizes the place of the arts in the heritage of modern Mexico City and
the position of the city as a leader in fashion design painting and culture
in general HOEFLER 1959
MEXICO LAND OF COLOR AND CONTRAST color L2235 2 reels
Mexico City and Taxco are presented to contrast the old and the new in Mexican
civilization Clear brilliant color photography emphasizes the constant use
of brilliant color among the people in their everyday lives Emphasis is also
placed on the cultural artistic and historic phases of life in Mexico NEUBACHER 1956
MICHELANGELO AND HIS ART color L2 2 reels
The many facets of the man and his art are explored in a film which is beautifully
made Useful for art appreciation groups of all ages and for program material
CORONET 1962
MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL color L288 1 reel
Mike Mulligan and his beloved if outdated steam shovel Mary Ann come to life
in this film which uses the drawings from the original book WESTON 1956
MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD color L2309 2 reels
A scenic essay on Americas natural beauty this film is entirely without
narration set to an allBach musical score Usable for meditation for church
groups and for many other occasions MILLERWOOD 1957
MILLIONS OF CATS color L27 1 reel
Wanda Gags story comes alive on the screen as the original illustrations are
animated and a pleasant voiced story teller narrates the wellloved childrens
tale WESTON 1956
MINERALS AND ROCKS color L2236 2 reels
This workmanlike film presents an introduction to rocks and minerals giving
a clear analysis of their properties and classifications Demonstrates for
collectors or others who are interested in rock study Boy Scout groups
collectors clubs will find the film helpful EBF 1957
MIRACLE OF THE TREES color L200
Tree buds swell burst open and release miniatux
Made by timelapse photography IFB 1950
but
1 reel
perfect leaves and flowers
5 MISSING WITNESS color L289 1 reel
A witness to an accident involving a teenage driver who was not at fault
leaves before anyone can get his name Finding him and vindicating the driver
provide the framework for a valuable lesson in safe driving SID DAVIS 1958
MR CHAIRMAN FUNDAMENTALS OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW color L2310 2 reels
Using the cartoon technique this film provides an introduction to the subject and
makes the basic points necessary to an understanding of parliamentary law
Indicates further topics which presiding officers may need to explore but
gives enough to help develop some selfconfidence and some idea of the necessity
for orderly procedure in conducting the business of any group EBF i960
MOHAMMEDAN WORLD BEGINNINGS AND GROWTH color Lll 1 reel
Good presentation of Islamic world today Compares and contrast with other
parts of world giving brief background for Mohammedan beliefs Reviews the his
tory of Mohammedan way of life and Its impact on western culture CORONET 1953
MONKEY WHO WOULD BE KING color L2U8 1 reel
Simple fable concerning a monkey who accepts the crown of the animal kingdom
and then has to suffer the consequences Many animals are candidates for the
retiring lions crown The monkey wins but the fox resents it and plots
vengeance The monkey learns that the responsibility of the crown is heavy
EBF 1957
MONUMENT VALLEY color L217lj 2 reels
The natural beauty and wonders of the fourcorner country of Arizona Colorado
Utah and New Mexico in which Monument Valley is located provide a wealth
of information as well as beauty Shows the life and customs of the Navaho
Indians Excellent color and photography HOEFIER 1955
MOONBIRD color L306 1 reel
Two children are the chief characters in this color cartoon It sketches their
adventures as they sneak out of their houses at night to catch a mysterious
bird Brings back reminisences of childhood for adult viewers and will prove
entertaining to children HARRISON 1959
MORNING STAR color L2116 h reels
Shepherd life in western U S is shown amid scenes of great beauty The hard
ships of herding sheep and the intensely hard work involved are shown and it
is pointed out that methods have changed very little since Biblical times
Good conservation theme and some meditation values as the narrator uses the
23rd Psalm to summarize EBF 199
MOSAIC color L2197 2 reels
Shows the planning collecting of native materials preparation of materials and
the actual construction of the mosaic for a public school building Emmy Lou
Packard San Francisco artist is assisted by the school children CVE 1956
55MOTHER GOOSE STORIES color L137 1 reel
Mother Goose steps out of the Nursery Rhyme book and waving her wand brings
to life several of the bestloved characters of Mother Goose Land Among those
shown are Little Miss Muffet Old Mother Hubbard and her dog the Queen of
Hearts the Knave and the King Humpty Eumpty and the Kings Men BAILEY 198
MOUNTAIN FARM color L2357 3 reels
Paul Samples wellknown painter of the New England landscape explains his
technique of painting He uses the canvas Mountain Farm to illustrate his
approach to oil painting Useful for art study groups or art students IFB 1961
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK color L307 1 reel
A brief excursion into this national park is made with beautiful shots showing
the grandeur and beauty of the area Narrator lectures on the natural history
and phenomena to be observed as one travels through the park BARR i960
MOUNT VERNON IN VIRGINIA L2063 2 reels
Mount Vernon is shown with all of its wellloved objects as it might have been
viewed by General Washington on Christmas Eve 1783 as he returned home after
completing his duties as commanderinchief of the American Armies MCGRAWHILL 1950
MOUNTAIN OF FIRE color L29 1 reel
A beautiful and awesome film depicting the eruption of Mt Etna in Sicily and
the effects of the volcano upon the lives of the people living nearby ALMANAC 1955
MRUAND MR PEACOCK color L250 1 reel
Delightfully whimsical story written and narrated by nine year old Susan Elaine
Chaput who drew the pictures which were animated to tell the story Deals
with the imaginary town of Onion where all of the people have the shapes of
vegetables or fruits The things that happen to them are the everyday things
that happen to people everywhere but Susans comments and the drawings set
them apart as rather special EBF 1957
MUSIC IN AMERICA L2027 2 reels
Features such outstanding musical personalities as singer Marian Anderson
compose George Gershwin bandsman Benny Goodman violinist Mischa Elman
conductor Serge Koussevitsky and others This film is designed not only to
give a comprehensive picture of U S music but also to intensify interest
in it MOT
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG color L271 3 reels
Research into the customs and culture of the days of Colonial Williamsburg
revealed the instruments and the type of music popular in both England and
America in the early seventeenth century In this film competent artists
perform on authentic instruments to add to the enlightenment and entertainment
which can be found in this restored city Done in colonial costume as are
the other films dealing with Colonial Williamsburg Useful with music lovers
as well as those interested in historical topics COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1963
56MY FINANCIAL CAREER L9 1 reol
An animated film of the celebrated essay by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock
about a young man who is prospering and decides he should open a bank account
Peacocks humor dealt with ordinary people in extraordinary situations MY
FINANCIAL CAREER is no exception A San Francisco International Film Festival
winner it will have a wide appeal both to bookish audiences and to those who
want a brief film on the light and entertaining side STERLING 1963
MY POPS A LINEMAN color L2263 2 reels
A lineman returning from his work sees his son Bill trying to retrieve a kite
tangled in a high voltage line In order to make the boy aware of the danger
involved the lineman takes Bill with him on a typical workday where several
dangerous situations arise At the conclusion of the story the film by the
use of visual cause and effect scenes reemphasizes major electrical safety
measures IFB 1957
MYSTERIES OF THE BEEP color L2l05 3 reels
Life in deep water provides a fascinating study Begins with the creatures
of the surface and pursues them and others to the depths of a rocky reef where
many types of marine life are found anemones feather dusters a sea lily
sand crabs sea slugs pipefish grouper squid dolphins sea horses and
octopi to name a few Illustrates the struggle for survival among the many
kinds of animal life to be found in the deep water DISNEY PROD 1961
THE NATIVITY color L226 2 reels
The story of the birth of the Christ Child is told through the use of religious
paintings of the Masters throughout the ages A male voice narrates using the
King James version from the gospel of Luke Musical background is taken from
themes of the period portrayed Although there is no identification of the
paintings the film is a rich art appreciation experience Ends with the return
from Egypt UWF 1958
NATURES HALF ACRE color L2265 3 reels
Shows the plant animal and insect life likely to be found in any garden
field or woodland Magnified closeups and timelapse photography helps
to picture the constant struggle for existence of earths creatures Usable
for almost all ages DISNEY PROD 1953
NATURES STRANGEST CREATURES color L287 2 reels
Unusual color photography provides an interesting picture of some of the more
unusual and remarkable of the Australian mammals which are not commonly found
in this country nor for that matter in many zoos Has the usual Disney magic
in both narration and effective presentation DISNEY PROD 1963
NAVAJO A PEOPLE BETWEEN TWO WORLDS color L2311 2 reels
Robert a little Indian boy serves to illustrate the sharp contrast between
the two worlds in which the inhabitants of the Navajo reservation find them
selves today He goes to school for the first time and within an hour is
back to his isolated life and ancient ways The film makes a plea for under
standing of the conflicting worlds on the part of the rest of the world and for
finding methods to keep the best of the old ways and adapting to the best of
the new LINE 1959
57NEAREST STAR color L255 3 reels
This film is an examination of the properties of the sun the earths nearest
star and of the relationship of solar activity to the earth Clear explanations
with excellent scientific photographs and drawings contribute to understanding
of the phenomena Scenes from a geophysical laboratory show how the work of
examining the effects of the sun on the earth is carried on by scientists
MCGRAWHILL 1962
NEW INDIA color L2358 2 reels
Attempts to convey something of the background of Indias current problems and
the intensity with which she is attacking them Emphasizes Indias leadership
of half the free world and the crucial test democracy faces in that country
Points up the progress that has been made in changing India into a more indus
trial country maintains that the overpopulation problem has been exaggerated
in the West and that religion is not so great a handicap to modern technological
development as we have been led to believe Useful for the varying points
of view it presents on India CFD 1959
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS color L223 1 reel
This film is a dramatization of the poem by Clement Moore which includes a
portrayal of the circumstances under which it was written EBF 191
NIGHT IN A PET SHOP L2312 2 reels
The pet shop keeper makes his rounds checking the shop before he locks up for
the night Soon after he leaves the black cat and the baby orangoutang work
themselves loose and begin investigating such things as the tropical fish
and the bird cages The uproar which results provides sheer entertainment
as well as opportunity to study excellent animal photography No narration
Uses only the natural sounds of the animals Suitable for all ages CONTEMPORARY
1959
NIGHTMARE IN RED Part I L2313 3 reels
Part II L2311 3 reels
One of the early NEC television Project 20 series this film is an authentic
reconstruction of the historical development of Communism inside Russia from
the days of the Tsarist reign the Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and the early days
of Communism to the World War II purge trials and the threat of the present day
MCGRAWHILL 1957
NIOK color L2106 3 reexs
Niok is a tiny baby elephant who was left behind after the men of a village in
Cambodia went on an elephant hunt The village boys led by Ayot rush in to
capture the animal and there are amusing scenes as they struggle to lead him
back to the village to feed him to get him to the river to bathe and accustom
him to life in the village When the village elder sells him because of his
depredations and the poverty of the village Ayot follows the traders steals
Niok and takes him back to the forest where he releases him Offers insight
into the life of the people revealing some of their customs rituals and
pastimes Includes scenes in the ancient Buddhist temple of AngkorVat The
love of the boy fcr the elephant makes a charming story for all ages DISNEY
PROD I960
58NONE FOR THE ROAD color L337 1 reel
An ordinary citizen finds himself facing a one year term in jail as a result of
conviction on a charge of drunken driving accident Shows careful police work
the use of blood tests to determine alcohol content and indicates the far
reaching economic effects of this type of accident and subsequent conviction
and sentence From adult viewpoint CAHILL 1961
NONE FOR THE ROAD L2266 2 reels
Discusses the vital problem of teenage drinking and driving by dramatizing
the story of a teenage group that includes a nondrinker a moderate drinker
and a heavy drinker stressing the fact that alcohol in any amount is dangerous
to the auto driver YA 1957
NONOBJECTIVE ART color L290 1 reel
Clearly establishes what this style is and how it differs from other types of
painting Attention is directed to nonobjective things in nature and these steps
are followed in investigating basic elements line shape color uses of non
objective art in industrial design unique interests of the creative painter
outstanding examples of noted painters BAILEY
NO TIME TO SPARE color L2lj3 1 reel
The back pressurearm lift method of artificial respiration is demonstrated and
urged as a means of saving lives when first aid is needed Made in Canada
the film uses Canadian illustrations but that in no way detracts from the
films usefulness IFB 1956
NOTES ON THE PORT OF ST FRANCIS L2103 2 reels
Vincent Price bases his narration upon an essay by Robert Louis Stevenson which
even today captures part of the atmosphere of the city of San Francisco
Excellent photography AFFILMS 1952
CCEAN TIDES BAY OF FUNDY color L2199 2 reels
A general explanation of how tides are caused and the ways in which tides in
fluence the lives of people who live near the ocean Pictures the unusual tides
in and near the Bay of Fundy Shows and explains the fortyfoot tides in the
Eay the tidal bore that rushes up the Petitcodiac River and the reversing
fallsrapids of the St Johns River EBF 1956
OFFICE COURTESY color L120 1 reel
Dramatizes techniques in meeting and working with people face to face and
over the telephone EBF 1953
OFFICE ETIQUETTE L2086 2 reels
A film emphasizing some of the essential points of human relations in business
Shows values in courtesy efficiency reliability promptness and friendli
ness EBF 1950
59OFFICE TEAMWORK color
L270
1 reel
Effective illustration of the importance of cooperation among the members of
a business organization A large office provides the setting for dramatizing
representative office situations in which teamwork is extremely important
and reveals the effects of various employee attitudes on company morale and
business EBF 1953
ON THE TWELFTH DAY color
L2200
2 reels
The words of On the Twelfth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me
come to life as never before with a mad collection of innocent partridges
royallyclad leaping lords and ladies drummers and all of the other gifts
cataloged in the old song For all those who love the delightful nonsense
of a rhyme and the sweet joy of Christmas BRANDON 1955
ONCE UPON A BICYCLE color
L291
1 reel
ONCE UPON A BICYCLE employs the positive approach only graphically show
ing the young riders the correct and responsible way of handling their
bicycles and themselves thus making of them todays safe bike riders and
tomorrows responsible automobile drivers Useful for scout groups PTA
youth groups of various kinds SID DAVIS 1958
ONE LOVE CONFLICTING FAITHS
L2359
3 reels
Describes difficulties faced in a ProtestantRoman Catholic marriage and
presents problems for discussion Takes the Protestant point of view
METHODIST 1959
ONE WORLD OR NONE
L138
1 reel
Five concepts are developed There is no secret atomic energy was dis
covered through the combined efforts of scientists of many nations the
destruction at Hiroshima after the explosion of the atomic bomb is compared
with that of other weapons of the past the vulnerableness of any nation
is emphasized and that there is no effective defense is proven graphically
Therefore the people of the world must learn to live together ASSN FILMS
1946
OPPORTUNITY UNLIMITED color
L218
1 reel
The major purpose of the film is to show how a planned program of publicity
and public relations projects can help improve service and increase support
for the library Although it advocates the use of a packaged service
the film will be of value to library boards needing help in visualizing a
broad public relations program It is also useful for visualizing expanded
library service programs with library boards and citizens groups MCNALLY
1955
60OREGON TRAIL L2201 3 reels
Simple but effective dramatic recreation of the saga of the westward movement in
American History Shows typical experiences of a pioneer family as they migrate
to Oregon in a wagon train Depicts how they are involved not only in the forces
of history but also in their own very human family problems EEF 1956
ORGANIZING DISCUSSION GROUPS L2C60 2 reels
Designed for those who are interested in forming discussion groups but need help in
going about it This film dramatizes various steps to be taken by discussion
groups EEF 1953
ORIENTAL ERUSHWORK color L2179 2 reels
Produced by Eliot OHara himself a wellknown watercolorist this film features
Cyrus Wong and Chiate Obata at work and paintings from the Freer Gallery of Art
Explains that the oriental artist suggests the essence movement and harmony
of things in nature rather than rendering exact details Illustrates the
relationship between Chinese painting and calligraphy EEF 195
OTHER FELLOW S FEELINGS L139 1 reel
Focuses on the problem of teasing or ridicule that is prolonged to the point
where it really hurts No conclusions are drawn and the audience is challenged
to discover its own answers to the problem Intended for young people YA 1951
CUR BASIC CIVIL RIGHTS L209 2 reels
Civil rights are defined and explained in a film which points out the interrela
tion of those rights Emphasis is placed on the fact that civil rights are
preserved by cur citizens and defined by our courts CORONET 1950
OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE L207 3 reels
Produced on the television Crossroads series this film deals with the intro
duction of the decorated Christmas tree to America Tells the story of the Reverend
Mr Henry Schawn newly arrived from Europe to take over as pastor of the Zion
Church in Cleveland Ohio in 1851 Decorating evergreen trees for Christmas
regarded by many in America as a pagan custom although it was accepted as a
custom in churches in Europe Mr Schawn was immediately plunged into a stormy
controversy Emphasizes the virtues of tolerance and forbearance as opposed to
bigotry and prejudice and stresses the joy to be found in religious obser
vance FEDERAL
OUR FRIEND THE ATOM color Part I L2238 3 reels
Part II L2239 3 reels
The Disney Studio built an exhibit at Disneyland showing atomic energy in action
Dr Heinz Haber nationally known atomic scientist was added to the staff and
together the story telling skills of the regular staff and the scientific know
ledge of Dr Haber produced a most usable and understandable film on the story of
the atom its discovery the first chain reaction and the possibilities of its
control and use for peaceable purposes Should contribute to a better under
standing of this branch of science by all viewers junior high school to adults
who lack technical science background Has the expected Disney technical
excellence DISNEY FPOD 1957
61 OUR LIVING CONSTITUTION color L188 1 reel
Shows how the basis of our government changes and how it grows to meet the needs
of the times while holding to the principles of thought which we hold so dear
Points out how the constitution operates to guarantee our rights and freedom
CORONET 199
OUR LIVING DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE color L2083 2 reels
A film showing that this important document is still a vital force and guide to
living in the modern world Illustrates from the lives of an immigrant
family CORONET 1950
OVERDEPENDENCY L2031 3 reels
The case history of Jimmy an attractive young man whose life is crippled by
behavior patterns carried over from a toodependent childhood When we first see
Jimmy he is sick though we later learn his illness has no physical cause
He finds it difficult to face and deal with the ordinary problems of life and
takes frequent refuge in the comforting of his mother sister and wife But
through the patient retracing of childhood experiences in talks with a doctor
Jimmy comes to understand the emotional causes of his illness and fear and
takes hold of life with new confidence MCGRAWHILL 19W
OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT color L352 1 reel
An animated version of the beloved childrens poem by Edward Lear The Owl and
the Pussycat Excellent narration in traditional spirit with an original
musical score The owl and the pussycat jump into their peagreen boat and
sail out to eea The owl sings of his love for the pussycat they sail to the
land where the bong tree grows in search of a wedding ring All is accomplished
with the help of a piggywig and a turkey and they live happily ever after
Especially useful with childrens programs CONTEMPORARY 1963
PAKISTAN ITS LAND AND PEOPLE color L2175 2 reels
The life and customs of the people of Pakistan are shown as they begin their
existence as an independent nation Objective coverage makes the film usable
for groups in many areas MCGRAWHILL 1955
PANAMA CANAL GATEWAY TO THE WORLD color L2i08 2 reels
Straightforward account of the history of the canal with explanations of why
a French attempt to build it failed and of the importance of the canals
geographical setting in relation to world shipping and U S security Detailed
sequences show how ships are raised and passed through the eight miles of the
canal and the set of locks at each end EBF i960
PANCHO color L32U 1 reel
Berta and Elmer Haders story of a young Mexican boy who wins glory and wealth
by ingeniously roping a wild bull that had terrorized his village is brought
to life on the screen Excellent narrator uses the exact words of the book
and the illustrations from the book are brought to life WESTON i960
PANTOMIMES MARCEL MARCEAU color L2203 2 reels
Gives several examples of the work of the outstanding French pantomime artist
Marceau Useful for groups interested in pantomime dance and the theatre
arts BRANDON 1955
62PARAGUAY A MEW FRONTIER color L220 2 reels
Concerning itself chiefly with the El Chaco the western division of the country
special emphasis is laid upon the modern pioneering that is necessary for full
development of this area Frovides good coverage of this little known South
American country especially its history its people and its economic develop
ment Attention is given to agriculture and cattle raising and to the work of
the Mennonite group who went there in 1930 to help build a pioneer community
in the undeveloped land HOEFLER 1957
PARIS CITY OF ART color L19 1 reel
Famous and familiar points in one of the worlds most glamorous cities are
depicted in this film EBF 198
PARIS ON THE SEINE color L2202 3 reels
A travel film about Paris which brings out the well known and familiar places
frequented by all tourists and at the same time presents a personal view of
Paris and its treasures by the photographer Jack Cardiff REMBRANDT 1953
PARLIAMENTARY PRCCEDURE L195 1 reel
An actual meeting shows correct parliamentary procedure explaining the reading
of the minutes the order of business the treasurers report committee reports
voting obtaining the floor amending the motion and adjournment CORONET 1952
PEOPLE OF THE REINDEER WIND FROM THE WEST L2166 2 reels
A boy dreams in the spring as the wind from the west stirs his imagination and
his realization of the things which make up the cultural heritage of the Lap
landers Excellent camera work by the Swedish photographer Arne Sucksdorff
EBF 1956
PEOPLE WITHOUT FEAR L2108 3 reels
Shows the activities of a number of Protestant foreign missions in various
parts of the world Emphasis on necessity for religion in rebuilding a war
torn world B F COMM 1953
PERCUSSION GROUP Revised ed color L211 1 reel
Frovides an introduction to the study of percussion instruments and presents
an exciting demonstration of the contribution each instrument makes to the
rhythmic pattern of a composition and to the total tone of the symphony
orchestra Excerpts from the works of Tschaikowsky and others are played by
the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky EBF 1956
PERU PEOPLE OF THE ANDES color L2336 2 reels
This film develops the story of the Indian people who live in the highlands of
the Andes Mountains Traces their history from the early Inca Empire to today
using as an example the modern city of Lima EBF 1959
PERU UPPER AMAZON REGION color L221 2 reels
The work of the American agricultural mission is shown to introduce this area
of Peru The U S and Peru are cooperating in experiments in tropical agricul
ture near the village of Tingo Maria in a valley east of the Andes Mountains
Excellent pictures of family life of both groups also of plants and agricul
tural methods HOEFLER 1957
63 PETER AND THE POTTER color L2315 2 reels
Pottery making is the subject of this delightful and informative film A
small boy breaks a glass bowl intended as a birthday gift for his mother and
Mr and Mrs Deichmann widely known artists in clay come to his rescue and
make a bowl of clay for him which Peter watches in fascination through every
stage of its creation STERLING i960
PETER AND THE WOLF color L288 2 reels
A beautiful picturization of the tale of the young Peter who escapes from his
protective grandfather and sets forth to capture the wolf The animation is
perfectly set to the prokofieff composition of the same title Useful as an
entertainment film for children as well as for music study and appreciation
for elementary groups DISNEY PROD 1963
PHILIPPINES NATION OF ISLANDS color L2k6 2 reels
Something of the history of the island and the progress being made by a hardworking
people is conveyed by this film which is general in nature and suitable for use
as a travel film Introduces the people and the geography and discusses develop
ments in public education rapid transportation housing and the nations
economy UWF 1962
PHILIPPINES TODAY color L2267 2 reels
This is a travel film showing an interesting and little known land and its
peoples The cities and villages the scenic attractions and the modern
conveniences are shown Colorful native dances and music enliven the film
Many of the Filipino words will be new and interesting A useful travel film
LOBETT 1958
PICTURE OF BRITAIN L2090 2 reels
An interesting social and industrial impression of modern Britain and its people
showing many phases of their daily life with a commentary written and spoken
by Alan M Michie London Correspondent of Colliers Weekly BIS 1952
PILGRIMS THE L2151 2 reels
Skillful presentation of the development of religious differences and political
conditions which made the early dissenters leave England in search of religious
freedom Useful for the Thanksgiving season or for early United States historv
EBF 1955
PLACE TO LIVE L2105 3 reels
This film although rather dramatic is a study of the growing problem of housing
for old people produced by the National Committee on the Aging of the National
Social Welfare Assembly Taking the case of one grandfather whose presence
leads to constant tension in his married daughters home the film stresses the
need for more residences especially designed for the welfare of the aged Shows
how family counselors work with families to find solutions acceptable to all
parties helping to change attitudes toward homes by showing where outstanding
ones are designed to help The plea is for planning ahead and for adaptability
and understanding of older people DYNAMIC 1955
6hPLANNING OUR FOREIGN POLICY L2152 2 reels
Develops the idea that shaping foreign policy is the work of experts since it
involves choices which affect our economic political military and psychological
position in the world Problems of the Middle East are used to illustrate
facets of problems of planning policy EEF 1950
PLASTER SCULPTURE IN COLOR color L267 1 reel
Aimed at students of junior and senior high school age the film provides both
information and motivation for threedimensional art activity with its chief
purpose being to encourage students to apply imagination to the expression
of the forms they see in the world about them Although aimed at school groups
it will be useful to any group which is interested in exploring art techniques
and media IFB
PLAYING GOOD MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET L2201 2 reels
The performance technique of the Fine Arts Quartet shown in closeup illustrates
bowing fingering teamwork and the ways in which the musical ideas and
leadership pass from one player to another With excerpts from quartets by
Schubert Beethoven Hayden Tschaikowsky and Mozart the film illustrates ways
of combining the four voices of the string instruments to express the composers
ideas EEF 1955
POISONS PESTS AND PEOPLE Part I L2501 3 reels
Part II L2502 3 reels
A documentary film this production carefully examines the effects of widespread
use of chemical insecticides both on the insect population and on warmblooded
creatures including humans There are interviews with government officials
representatives of concerned private organizations chemical researchers
farmers entomologists and doctors which reveal the complicated nature of the
problem NFEC 1963
POLAND AND THE SOVIET POWER BACKGROUND TO RECENT HISTORY L209 3 reels
Examines the forces which have shaped Polands recent history pointing out the
influence of the Soviet Union on communistdominated nations Documentary in
nature it deals with Polands relations to both the Soviet Union and the West
Covers the period since 1939 EBF i960
POLAND THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L219 2 reels
This geographic overview shows how the Polish people still cling to manyof the
traditions of their long history although the government has been Communist
for many years Shows industrial installations in Warsaw Krakow and Nowa
Huta the chief urban centers of Poland as veil as outstanding views of
agricultural regions Includes interiors of chemical plants textile mills
steel works and scenes of shipbuilding as Poland has become an important
maritime naticn CORONET 1961
PONY EXPRESS L10 1 reel
A story of how the letters of i860 were dispatched across the western frontier by
horse relays and couriers A letter is followed from the time it is mailed in a
general store post office and franked with the running horse seal until it
reaches California ten days later and is delivered to a miner at Sacramento
Closeups of the steps and tools used in this service afford an understanding
of the mochila cantina and saddle of Pony Express days BARR 1956
65PONY PENNING ON CHINCGTEAGUE color L2205 3 reels
Records the various activities connected with the roundup penning and sale
of the Chincoteague wild ponies a custom dating from colonial times and pre
served as a means of raising funds to safeguard the town of Chincoteague against
fire VIRGINIA ED BD 1955
PORTUGAL color L29 3 reels
One of Disneys Feople and Places series this film depicts faithfully and well
the daytoday life of people in Portugal Special emphasis is put on their
fishing industry which uses boats especially developed for their purposes the
making of port wine and bullfighting DISNEY PROD 1963
POSTER MAKING DESIGN AND TECHNIQUE color L232 1 reel
A contest for a poster to advertise an amateur play provides a discussion and
demonstration of the basic principles of poster making and many of the more
usable techniques for doing them Seme of these techniques are too professional
for amateur poster makers but the film will prove helpful in spite of them
BAILEY 1953
POSTURE color L325 1 reel
This film on the need for good posture as an attribute of an attractive appearance
is one of a series on personal grooming Models demonstrate correct and incorrect
posture in standing sitting walking and ascending and descending stairs IFB i960
PRESSURE GROUPS L2153 2 reels
Explains what pressure groups are and considers that when democratically used
they are a necessary instrument for decision making in a democracy Contrasts
desirable and undesirable methods of various groups at work EBF 1952
PRINCE OF PEACE L2268 3 reels
Events leading up to and following the birth of Christ are reverently and faith
fully depicted Begins with the annunciation shows the shepherds in the fields
the appearance of the angel and the journey to the manger Continues with the
three wise men King Herods edict against the male children and ends with the
flight into Egypt and the return of the holy family Narration is taken from
St Lukes gospel Some of the music may be disappointing but is in keeping
with the location and the times UWF 1938
PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON Lll1 1 reel
Lifelike puppets act out the story of the mythical kingdom where a monster
dragon defies all the kings men until the unknown hero comes on the scene
and slays the monster to win the beautiful princess STERLING 197
PROBLEMS OF THE MIDDLE EAST color L2269 2 reels
A professionallywrought compilation which examines the Middle East in the four
main problem areas namely minorities versus Arab unity agriculture and back
wardness industry and westernization education and the future ATLANTIS 1958
PRODIGAL SON color L2316 3 reels
This dramatization of the parable of the prodigal son adheres faithfully to the
spirit of the story as told by Jesus to His followers as recounted in the King James
version of the Bible While some of the detail is not in the biblical version the
spirit of the parable is not violated and the teaching is clear Usable in church
groups UWF 1958
66PROEUCTIVITY KEY TO PLENTY L2031 2 reels
Explains vividly and dramatically how we in America have attained the worlds
highest standard of living because we have developed and learned to use machines
machines which in turn have enabled us to achieve a tremendous capacity for
production Warns that continued prosperity depends on our uninterrupted tech
nological progress and on our full use of the basic sources of power Statistics
datedj basic principles still sound EBF 199
PROUD CITAIEL color L2270 2 reels
A documentary film covering the great period of Florence under the leadership
of the Medici when Lorenzo the Magnificent at the age of 20 took charge of the
Florentine state moving to the present time This makes an exciting art
tour Photographed in Italy all works of art were photographed from the
originals PIZZO 1958
PROUD YEARS L222 3 reels
Shows how old people can be helped to live active and useful lives in spite of
illness and disability that formerly would have marked the end of selfsufficiency
Stresses that a will to live is most important in fighting infirmity Shows
an idealized home for the aged which ministers to their special physical and
social needs which is a composite of several of the better known ones with
outstanding programs Useful in groups studying the problems of old age and
possibly with the older people themselves COL U PRESS 195
PROWLERS OF THE EVERGLADES color L2360 3 reels
Many of the forms of wild life to be foun in the Everglades of Florida are
shown in the introduction to this film each one finding his food in his own
particular fashion but always on the alert for their enemy the alligator
The remainder of the film is devoted to the study of the alligator and his way
f life DISNEY IROD lStC
PUBLICS BUSINESS L233 1 reel
A group of high school boys illustrate the ethical problems involved when one
uses a public office for private gain Although the situation and characters
illustrated deal with teenagers the problem is a universal one and the
film will lend itself to discussion groups of all kinds MCGRAWHILL 1955
FUSS IN BOOTS L251
The old fairy tale is dramatized using animated silhouettes
done CONTEMPORARY 1951
1 reel
Very effectively
QUACKS AND NOSTRUMS L257 2 reels
Medical quacks and the ways in which they dupe consumers along with the steps
taken by local and federal agencies to protect the public are the subject
of this film The story centers around a young prernedical student who learns
that his mother is taking a herb tea cureall for her attacks and his efforts
to persuade her to go to the family physician before something serious develops
A gallbladder attack sends her to the hospital in time to convince her that
the tea is worthless and both she and the son learn how government and medical
agencies work to protect the public against such products and people who promote
them MCGRAWHILL 1958
67 HEB
QUEST FOR TOMORROW L2035 2 reels
A documentary echoing the conference tables of Versailles the growth of Fascism
World War II and present day political and economic crises Compares the founda
tion of the United States with the forming of the United Nations and points
out the similarity of troubles faced by both organizations IDEAL
QUETICO color L2317 2 reels
In the heart of a wilderness area between Lake Superior and the Lake of the Woods
is a provincial park which has been set aside to be preserved in its primeval
state It is shown through the device of following one canoeist as he explores
the lakes makes and breaks camp fishes hunts cooks and enjoys the solitude
of the wilderness FrenchCanadian folk music is used as a background for
enjoying the scenic beauty and the wild life of Quetico in Thunder Bay District
on the boundary of Ontario Canada and Minnesota Useful for boy scouts
nature groups mens groups interested in fishing camping and the outof
doors CONTEMPORARY 1959
RACE FOR SPACE Part I L236l 3 reels
Part II L2362 3 reels
Steps in the race between the United States and Soviet Russia to be the first to
conquer space are traced in this documentary film which has Mike Wallace narrating
and features some of the outstanding figures in the development of rockets and
missiles Contains some films not previously available to the general public
The story of the development of space vehicles and space flight achievements
stops short of manned flight which reduces the impact of its climax but the
factual material is usable and well presented Will be useful for mens
clubs which can use a film of this length MCGRAWHILL i960
RADIATION color L258 3 reels
A factual study of radiation for general audiences this film shows how
various forms of radiation originate their similarities and their effects on
living things Included in the film are views of Canadas atomic research center
at Chalk River and the gamma field at the U S Brookhaven National Laboratory
where effects of radiation on plant growth are studied NFB 1959
RAILROAD RHYTHMS color L252 1 reel
Demonstrates the activity of three different types of trains the steam engine
the diesel engine and the switch engine Routines for each are shown as they
are serviced and pick up their cars for the next trip The combination of the
actual sounds of the freight yard with the special musical score gives an
added treat Useful for teachers of music dance and art FILM ASSOCIATES 1954
RAINBOW VALLEY color L2363 3 reels
The Rocky Mountain country around Ennis Montana is the setting for this pre
sentation of the conservation and wildlife control by the National Park
Service and the State Fish Culture Station in Ennis Shows how game wardens
work from the ground and from the air Useful for adult entertainment family
enjoyment scouts and mens clubs FOCAL 1959
RAPUNZEL color L292 1 reel
The old fairy tale of Rapunzel of the long golden tresses is enacted by puppets
BAILEY
68
VRED BALLOON color L210 3 reels
Here is a fanciful story about a red balloon that follows a small boy wherever
he goes and is the cause of a wonderful ride over the rooftops of Paris Much
excitement stems from the boj efforts to protect the balloon from his tormentors
Sensitive and artistically done it will appeal to both older and younger
children as well as to adults BRANDON 1959
RED CARPET color L22 1 reel
This film uses the actual illustrations from the book to bring to life the story
of the Red Carpet used for welcoming distinguished visitors which branched
out on an adventure of its own WESTON 1956
REDWOOD TREES color L2318 2 reels
A sensitive treatment of one of the important recreational areas of our country
this is a film which is filled with factual information about these interesting
trees comparing and contrasting the redwoods of the Pacific coast and the giant
Sequoias and briefly the Metasequoias in China BARR i960
RELIGIOUS ARCHAEOLOGY L2271 2 reels
This film shows the origins of much of our heritage in religion Archaeological
discoveries in many cases substantiate our bible stories Objects more than
3000 years olda jar a sickle a plowsharea variety of ancient writing toolsan
cuneiform characters used by the Assyrians show a great deal of the daily life
of the people of ancient times ALMANAC 1956
REMBRANDT 1609I669 L2095 2 reels
Introduction provides a survey of the chronological development of art from the
caveman to the time of the great Dutch master Commentary on reproductions of
Rembrandt works and discussion of techniques used are woven into a biographical
sketch of his life His understanding of both humanity and divinity are re
flected in the examples shown of his masterpieces FRENCH FILM EXCH 196
RENAISSANCE color L2206 3 reels
The film portrays the splendor and significance of the dramatic age known as
the Renaissance Shows examples of the work of many of the outstanding men
of the period Giotto Ea Vinci Michelangelo della Robbia and others
in the city of Florence primarily Musical background is from the RCA Victor
History of Music in Sound and is unusually fine Useful for any group
pursuing an interest in art music history or science EBF 1957
RENAISSANCE AND DURER color L211 2 reels
The city of Venice and the work of the painter Durer are chosen to illustrate
the development of art in many forms in the period of the Renaissance Coor
dinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of World Art MCGRAWHILL 1962
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILLIPPINES color L2319 2 reels
This important area of the world is surveyed with a Filipino teacher serving
as narrator Introduces the physical geography agriculture and natural
resources people homes and family life plus an overview of the major
industries Useful in groups studying cultures of other lands and for groups
with travel interests UW i960RESURRECTION FIRST EASTER L2272 2 reels
The happenings of the first Easter morning are dealt with in a very beautiful
way With delicate handling the appearance of the risen Lord to Mary and the
disciples is presented The walk to Emmaeus and the convincing of the doubting
Thomas are protrayed in a striking manner The film is specially appropriate
for the Easter season but it can be used at any time UWF
RETIRE TO LIFE L213 2 reels
Effective although somewhat long presentation of the problems brought on by
retirement Strongly suggests preparation for this event so that retirement
will be to something rather than from everything Overlong introduction is
rather somber in tone but will prove helpful in raising points for discussion
IFB 1953
RETRIEVERS AT WORK color L338 1 reel
Bird hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts will be especially interested in this
film showing how good hunting dogs work in retrieving game Shows black
Labradors Chesapeakes Goldens and Irish Water Spaniels IFB i960
THE RHINE color L2287 2 reels
An informative film on the Rhine River telling in a factual yet interesting
way the whole story of this amazing waterway The film is carefully documented
into four sections with map illustration introducing each division The
products manufactured at various points along its course are shown as the
Rhine carries them to their destination LFB
RISE OF GREEK ART color L2U12 2 reels
This film summarizes and introduces main currents of Greek Art as expressed
in architecture and sculpture primarily and in some painting One of a
series of art films coordinated with the McGrawHill Encyclopedia of World Art
MCGRAWHILL 1962
THE RIVER L2036 3 reels
A dramatic documentary picture of the Mississippi River probably the
greatest documentary of American films Directed by Pare Lorentz U S
Department of Agriculture CASTLE 1939
ROAD TO CANTERBURY color L2130 2 reels
The film follows points of literary and historic interest in presentday
England along the route of the medieval pilgrims described in Chaucers
Canterbury Tales Exceptional photography BIS 1950
ROBERT E LEE A BACKGROUND STUDY color L2112 2 reels
Lee is studied first as a Virginian a devout Christian who was forced to decide
between his home and the Union he loved then as a brilliant strategist and
beloved commander who stood for Cause country and all a man whose integrity
of principle even in defeat set an example for the New South and for future
generations to follow CORONET 1953
70 r
ROBERT FROST color L213 3 reels
In a film made for the United States Information Service Robert Frost recites
several of his best known poems and discusses literature and life Poems are
selected to interpret and enchance the beauty of Vermont which is presented in
superb color photography Enough brief biographical comments are included to
introduce viewers to this American poet and scholar UW i960
RCCK OF GIBRALTAR color L339 1 reel
The Rock has played a tremendous part in history although it is less than two
square miles in area In the film are shown the British naval base and the
tourist attractions in the area Good Travel film FRITH
ROCKETS HOW THEY WORK color L2273 2 reels
The multiple stage rocket is explained showing its fueling its motor and
direction system Excellent graphic coverage of the basic principles of the
rocket Diagrams help in defining the more technical aspects discussed
Illustrations by using the familiar things clearly show the flight principles
Useful for those whose background in science and technology is limited EEF 1958
RCCKHOUND color L2Ull 2 reels
The purpose of this film is to familiarize the viewer with all phases of rock
hunting and collecting Briefly reviews mans search for and use of rocks then
turns to modern rock hunting Shows equipment needed and methods of displaying
collections Useful for hobbyists and a good introduction to the subject
MIKELS 1962
ROGER WILLIAMS FOUNDER OF RHODE ISLAND L223 3 reels
Recreates the story of Rcgsr Williams conflict with the Puritan leaders of New
England bringing out his right for separation of church and state freedom of
conscience and protection of minority groups Shows the heresy trial which
resulted in his banishment from the Massachusetts Eay Colony and his decision
to establish a new colony Will be useful in discussion groups EBF 1955
ROME THE CITY ETERNAL color LI96 1 reel
The best known buildings and other general points of interest are shown in
this pictorial tour of the city EBF 195L
RUBENS L2127 k reels
Careful portrayal of the work of the 17th century Flemish painter describing
his influence on the painters of his period and artists who followed him Many
of his most famous paintings are shown and analyzed BRANDON 198
RUMPELSTILTSKIN L12 1 reel
The film tells the fairy tale of Princess Juliana and the strange little man who
could spin straw into gold STERLING 1950
RUSSIA color L2274 2 reels
Russia under the Tsars and modern Russia under the Soviet rule are contrasted in
this film which shows education economic conditions agriculture religion
and scientific development in Soviet Russia Much footage is devoted to the
peasants who make up the bulk of the people in Russia The early documentary
footage on the Tsarist period taken by an unknown Pathe News photographer adds
a bit of unusual historical interest to the film Music is authentic Russian
recorded in Russia shots of the atomic energy and jet planes are from Soviet
news photographers Narrated by Julien Bryan the picture is starkly realistic
but honest INT FILM FD 1958
71 RUSSIAN LIFE TODAY INSIDE THE SOVIET UNION color L2275 2 reels
The Russian people are photographed in cities and rural communities showing them
at work at home and on their annual holidays Shows large Russian cities
their stores markets schools transportation and public buildings
Farming communities and village markets show a different side of Russian life
Portrays a society under rigid state control Made by Fred Christian
nationally known lecturer and world traveler after an extensive tour in 1958
of the Soviet Union BAILEY 1958
RUTH L2276 k reels
Faithful telling of the story of Naomi and her daughterinlaw Ruth their
journey to Bethlehem and Ruths meeting with and marriage to Bcaz The picture
of biblical family and farm life should be helpful Much of the photography
was actually done in Palestine The voices have heavy British accents but
are good UWF 198
RUTH ST DENIS AND TED SHAWN L2277 3 reels
Two of the most distinguished founders of the modern dance in America are
interviewed at Shawns farm in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts The
conversation covers many phases of their life and work during the first
half of the twentieth century and features performances of three dances they
created which greatly influenced American choreography Incense and White Nautch
performed by Miss St Denis and Japanese Warrior performed by Mr Shawn
EBF 1958
THE SADDLEMAKER color L2159 2 reels
The skill and care which go into the making of a really find saddle are shown
in detail in this film which is built around the wish of a llyear old girl to
have one and her efforts to get it Felmer Eamor a well known Canadian saddle
maker is shown at work in his shop as he explains that it takes the skin of a
cow and a half to make a saddle and they have to be the very best selected
hides Seme expert horseback riding is displayed NFB 1961
SADLERS WELLS BALLERINA color L217 1 reel
Deals with the younger experimental group of the Sadlers Wells ballet
centering about Patricia Miller a young ballerina about to make her debut in
Beauty and the Beast The life of the closelyknit community of artists
rehearsals and parts of an actual performance are seen MCGRAWHILL 1952
SAFELY TO SCHOOL color L326 1 reel
This traffic safety film was designed to teach preschool and first grade
children and rules of safety in going to and from school Applicable to
both rural and suburban areas as well as city areas PARK i960
ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY color L2320 2 reels
Using maps drawings and diagrams the film describes the need for the Seaway
and its construction Surveys background of need for and study of feasibility
of construction of the Seaway and shows how both Canada and the United States
came to agreement concerning the project Brings out human as well as engineer
ing problems with emphasis on details of construction Opens with scenes from
the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip in the Royal yacht
Britannia as they came to take part in the dedication and opening ceremonies
with the President of the United States in 1959 EBF 1959
72MMHHHHlH
SAMOA color LZk90 3 reels
This film in Disneys People and Places series examines the daily life of
the people of Samoa It explains who the Polynesians are describes the land
climate ceremonies customs food and principal exports and industry of the
country DISNEY PROD 1963
SAW FRANCISCO STORY OF A CITY color L2 2 reels
Modern San Francisco is presented as a busy seaport a beautiful city a
thriving industrial and financial center as well as an educational and cultural
center Beautiful photography and good narrative HOEFLER 193
SANDY STEPS OUT LI83 1 reel
A little dog named Sandy adventures forth to make friends with chickens
ducks goats rabbits and other animals STERLING 198
SCIENCE OF THE SEA color L2278 2 reels
The film shows how the bottom of the sea is studied how the continental shelves
continental slopes and the deep sea basins are mapped and how the thickness of
the sediment is measured and samples brought up for laboratory study It
raises a number of questions still to be answered by oceanography which is the
study of the ocean in all its aspectsphysical geological meteorological
chemical and biological Beautiful photography adds to the films appeal
IFB 1958
SCOTLAND DANCES color L236 2 reels
Both men and women proudly interpret the spirit of their country as they perform
the lilts jigs and reels that are the national dances of Scotland Very
colorful CONTEMPORARY
SCOTTISH RHAPSODY color L2117 2 reels
The countryside of Scotland is shown to acquaint the traveler with the
variety of scenery and activity in Scotland Scenes from various festivals
add color and variety FON 1952
SEAL ISLAND color L2279 3 reels
Seals are the subject of this Disney essay in nature study Accurate informa
tion is interestingly presented for both children and adults DISNEY PROD 199
SEARCH COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES Uranium Prospecting L2207 3 reels
Prospectors explain how they hunt uranium with Geiger counters how claims are
staked out and recorded The film follows one claim through the various
processes including an rssay of the mineral sample Features an interview
with Vernon Pick who struck it rich as such a prospector One of the
CBS television series YA 1955
SEARCH WAYNE UNIVERSITY Juvenile Delinquency L2208 3 reels
Tells of the joint attack being made on juvenile delinquency by Wayne University
and the Detroit Police Department Shows four basic types of delinquents and
discusses factors contributing to their behavior Presents interrogations
and interviews and some of the conclusions reached One of the CBS television
series YA 1955
73 SECOND UNITED STATES color L2k60 2 reels
Using specific examples from cities selected from various parts of the nation
the film documents the need for community redevelopment The importance of
the architect in community planning is stressed particularly the need for his
cooperaticn and collaboration with city planners engineers builders bankers
and realtors AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS i960
SECOND WORLD WAR ALLIED VICTORY L299 3 reels
This is one of a series of three films dealing with various phases of World
War II Its purpose is to develop an appreciation of the vast scope the
enormous cost and the heroism of the effort by which the Allied Nations
defeated the Axis agressors and to demonstrate how the total mobilization of
allied manpower and resources and the brilliant strategic coordination of
Allied fighting forces enabled the Allies to turn neardefeat into victory
Shows how the present conflict between the communist block and the western
powers developed from the war EEF 1963
SECOND WORLD WAR TRIUMPH OF THE AXIS L2500 3 reels
One of a series dealing with World War II The narrator describes the developing
conflict and uses World War II newsreel footage and some official films to
show the march of the Axis powers at the height of their conquest Takes the
action to the point at which the Allied forces begin to push them back and to
break through their defenses EEF 1963
SECRETS OF THE PLANT WORLD color L291 2 reels
Many strange and unusual plants are shown at various stages of their growth
Timelapse photography underwater photography and otherunusual techniques
are employed to reveal the marvels of how plants grow DISNEY PROD 193
SEEDS OF DESTRUCTION color L13 1 reel
Reveals the alarming extent to which man is depleting the soil and forest
resources upon which his very survival depends Recalls the wealth of
Americas original resources and contrasts this with the tragic waste from
devastating forest fires floods erosion and overworked land Recommends
effective conservation measures but reminds us that little time remains
for putting them into practice EBF 198
SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE L2070 2 reels
Segment of constitutional history showing the conditions of confusion under
the Articles of Confederation and dramatizing the sessions of the convention
in 1787 where the Constitution was prepared and adopted Shows the individual
contribution made by various early leaders particularly Benjamin Franklin
and some of the methods which were used to arrive at conclusions which estab
lished unity in the government TFC 1937
SEVEN CITIES OF ANTARCTICA color L2321 3 reels
Seven bases were set up on the continent of Antarctica by the United States
Navy Task Force in Operation Deepfreeze These were to be used by U S
scientists during the International Geophysical Year In two years the cities
of Ellsworth Wilkes Hallett Byrd Base AmundsenScott Little America and
McMurdo were finished This film is a documentary coverage of their creation
and indicates some of their importance to science Beautiful color and wide
screen production add to the interest of this film Usable with all ages
DISNEY PROD i960
7SEVEN GUIDEPOSTS TO GOOD DESIGN color L2365 2 reels
Analyzes the principles of good design and shows how seven of them apply to
such articles of everyday use as houses furniture tableware etc
CONTEMPORARY l96l
SHADOW ON TEE PRAIRIE L2157 2 reels
Presents a ballet by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company Theme settlement
of the Canadian West and the fate of a young wife who comes to the prairies
with her pioneer husband to begin a new life NFB 1953
SHAKESPEARES THEATRE THE GLOBE PLAYHOUSE L2131 2 reels
A reconstruction of the Globe Playhouse is used to show how the stage may have
been used for the production of his plays in Shakespeares time CALIF U 1952
SHIELD OF FAITH Part I L22 3 reels
Part II L225 3 reels
In a small Welsh mining town the only unbeliever is the village schoolmaster
He finds the girl he loves is not prepared to bridge the spiritual gulf which
divides them When the parsons son and other village youths are killed in
a plane crash which only the schoolmaster and one other survive he sees how
the parson sustains his faith begins to understand its meaning and finds some
of it for himself In spite of its length will fill a need for young people or
adult programs UWF 1955
SHY GUY L2039 2 reels
Helps adjust the shy adolescent as he witnesses the screen shy guys start
to improved social relations through those principles of friendly association
demonstrated by his better adjusted fellow students CORONET l9Vf
SIAM color L2280 3 reels
A little known country is presented to help develop understanding of this vital
fareastern land and its people as they struggle to build a sound government for
their country DISNEY PROD 1958
SICILY ISLAND OF MEMORY color L2281 2 reels
The heritage of Sicilys exotic past is told with wonderfully true and
imaginative spirit Her archaeological ruins stand as landmarks along the
trail of history Photography is expressive and beautiful Recommended for
study groups in history and art and as a travel film PIZZO 1958
SILENT NIGHT color L2113
Story back of famous and beloved Christmas carol
CORONET 1958
2 reels
Useful for holiday season
SIMPLE HAND PUPPETS color L292 2 reels
In cartoon fashion the viewer is led through all of the stages in making a
simple hand puppet to represent a character in a story to be dramatized
After the instructions have been followed there is a demonstration of how
to manipulate the puppet to secure the desired action in the play Useful with
childrens groups and with adults who work with children and might need to
know how to use puppets DISNEY PROD 1963
75
SKYSCRAPER color L2k6l 2 reels
Here is the case history of a skyscraper documented from the planning stage
to the completion of construction supplying furniture and decoration and the
receiving of the buildings first tenants The building is the 39story
Tishman Building in the heart of New York City Of special interest is the
emphasis on the human side of so large a construction project and on the
relation between craftsmen in designing and constructing a skyscraper
Interesting and unusual sound effects and musical score add to the pleasure
of the film BRANDON 1962
SLEEPING BEAUTY L29 1 reel
This silhouette version of the wellknown story is faithful to the popular
tale of the princess who slept along with the entire kingdom until awakened
by the kiss of the prince who broke the evil fairys magic spell CONTEMPORARY 1956
SMALL CRAFT SAFETY color L2209 2 reels
Demonstrates basic safety methods in the prevention of accidents with canoes
rowboats outboard motorboats and small sailboats Clearly and simply
presented KERKOW 1955
SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED L295 1 reel
Silhouettes portray rather prettily the old fairy story about the prince who
was turned into a bear by the wicked dwarf only to be released by the kind
ness of the children CONTEMPORARY
SONG OF CHRISTMAS color L2222 2 reels
Visualization of the Nativity story told through songs carols and passages
from the Bible as arranged by Roy Ringwald and as originally introduced by
Fred Waring and his chorus who do the vocal parts Although the pageartry
may not be as pleasing as more traditional picturizations the film satisfies
the need for Christmas program materials The music and narration are superbly
done PORTAFILMS 1957
SONG OF THE PRAIRIE color L2366 2 reels
Produced by Jiri Trnka of the Czechoslovak State Films this is the horse
opera to end all horse operas A satire on the stereotyped Hollywood
musical western it is complete with singing hero Metropolitan Opera voice
the innocent heroine same a mustachioed villain stagecoach robbery chase
gunfight and rescue Pokes fun at the adult westerns OFFICIAL 1952
SOUND OF A STONE color L2167 3 reels
Action in the film revolves around a young high school teacher wellliked
and respected who comes under suspicion when he recommends a book to his students
which is found to be on a list considered to be subversive by one group in the
town The point is made that although the man who made the original charge
withdraws it and makes a public apology the teacher and his family and his friends
who stood by him continue to feel the effects of the charge long afterward
METH 1955
SOUTH AMERICA color L2323 3 reels
In beautiful color this film presents a good overview of the countries of South
America from the most modern to the most primitive and underdeveloped Covers
the people geography economics government and some of this continent Useful
as a travel film and for general background for any group studying special problems
of this area INT FLM FD i960
76SOUTHEASTERN STATES Revised ed color LM 1 reel
Provides an overview of the geography resources and cultural patterns of the
Southeastern states Combines animated maps with live photography to analyze
geographical features of the region describe population trends other regions
in the United States EBF 1956
SOVIET UNION THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L2210 2 reels
Workmanlike presentation of the geography and physical features of the land
and the characteristics of the people who comprise the Soviet Union Useful
for quick background although little political information regarding the area
is included CORONET 1956
SPACE color L23 1 reel
The principles of using space in design are clearly illustrated with applications
mode in all fields painting industrial design textile prints household
goods etc BAILEY 1955
SPAIN LAND OF TRADITION AND PROMISE color L2k62 2 reels
Presents a general survey of Spain as a traveler might see the country Traces
the history and shows present economic development through visits to the major
cities and historic points of interest Closeup photographs show craftsmen
at work interior scenes of schools and museums revealing the characteristic
architecture and famous paintings Other scenes show colorful traditional
folk music and dancing in the streets Useful as travel film and for general
background information on Spain UWF 1962
SPAIN THREE OF ITS FACES color L2a5 2 reels
Well organized material is presented in an interesting manner to give a survey
of the three main regions of Spain Maps colorful costumes dancing music
and narration by a native voice add to the usefulness of the film UW 1961
SPEECH CONDUCTING A MEETING L112 1 reel
Demonstrates and explains basic parliamentary procedures which contribute to
an efficient and successful meeting YA 1950
SPIRIT OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS color L2322 2 reels
More than just a travel film this is a production which was done by the
White Mountain Apache Tribe in the interests of tourist promotion They
tell the story of their modern Indian reservation developments and economic
conditions which have been changing their ways Yet they have preserved much
of the spirit and beauty of their old traditions Should be of interest to
educational groups service clubs womens clubs and organizations interested
in Indians or the Southwest DAGGET 1959
STARS AND STRIPES ON DISPLAY color L2211 2 reels
This film presents the story of the American flag and gives particular
emphasis to how to display it and to flag etiquette IND U 1957
JfTATE LEGISLATURE wufU 2 reels
Explains the detailed procedure of the legislative branch of our state governments
in the enactment of a state law Starts with the origin need and reason for a
law and shows stepbystep how surveys and statistical data are obtained to
back it as a bill how it is introduced discussed and passed by the Assembly
concurred in by the Senate signed by the Governor then challenged and reviewed
by the state Supreme Court ACADEMY 198
77STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER color L2155 2 reels
This is a faithful puppet presentation of Hans Christian Andersens famous story
Artistically and sensitively done the film will be valuable in story hours for
children BRANDON 1955
STEPS OF THE BALLET L20H 2 reels
A fascinating portrayal of a modern ballet narrated by Robert Helpmann a choreo
grapher and dancer Reveals basic ballet positions and movements and explains
their significance Illustrates the work of the choreographer solo dancers
composer and designer of stage settings in the creation of a ballet Takes us
backstage where we can see a ballet in rehearsal and finally shows us a finished
performance of the ballet EBF 199
STONE SOUP color L296 1 reel
The old folk tale of the soldiers who persuaded the villagers to make them a
feast to go with their wonderful stone soup is faithfully retold from the picture
book by Marcia Erown WESTON
STOP DRIVING US CRAZY color L323 1 reel
Cleverly done in cartoontype animation this film was produced to help youth
and adult groups discuss safe driving and the way Christian values apply to the
everyday practice of driving a car METHODIST TEMP l96l
STORIES OF HOLLAND BACKGROUND FOR READING Ll5 1 reel
Hollands windmills dikes wooden shoes etc give children a vivid visual
background for their reading both fiction and nonfiction about Holland They
visit Broek the setting for the story of Hans Brinker see Voledam a typical
fishing village on the Zuider Zee explore the old city of Leiden at tulip time
and visit many other places of literary interest on this delightful film journey
CORONET 199
STORY ABOUT PING color L253 1 reel
The book of the same title comes to life on the screen as the illustrations in
it are animated and the narrator tells the story exactly as it is written in the
book WESTON 1956
STORY OF A BOOK color L30 1 reel
H C Holling and his wife describe the way they created the book PAGOO the
story of a hermit crab Follows the steps from getting the idea doing the
research both in the library and by observation writing and rewriting illus
trating planning the dummy and printing Done in a manner that will appeal to
both adults and children CHURCHILLWEXLER 1962
STORY OF ANYBURG USA color L297 1 reel
What to do about the traffic situation is shown in animated color technique in
a court acene in Anyburg U S A In tkis court the cars are on trial as the
cause of traffic accidents The defense lawyer with the aid of his magic
screen proves that an accident was the result of a speeding man rather than a
speeding car Verdict man is guilty The people are impressed with the trial
and for a while everyone drives with courtesy and consideration watching
signs and markers But alas this is shortlived and the speeding and crashing
caused by thoughtless careless people are in evidence again DISNEY PROD 1958
STORY OF CHINESE ART color L2106 2 reels
A survey of Chinese art from unknown beginnings to modern times Shows all forms
of expression pottery painting sculpture porcelain etc ATHENA 1952
78STORY OF MY LIFE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN L2156 3 reels
Sympathetic telling of Andersens life story illustrated with his actual drawings
Many contemporary portraits help to set the tone of the story BRANDON 1955
STORY OF PALOMAR New ed color L2367 k reels
Records the building and operation of the 200inch Hale telescope at the Palomar
Observatory Originally released in 197 this version has new material added
as late as June i960 Many drawings supplement the photography assisting the
viewer in a clearer understanding of the mirror and the telescope the largest
in the world EEF i960
STORY THAT COULDNT BE PRINTED L171 1 reel
The story of Peter Zenger preRevolutionary War printer and publisher who was
persecuted arrested and tried for publishing reports reflecting on the honesty
of His Majestys Colonial representative Useful in presenting the significance
of freedom of the press TFC 1939
STOWAWAY color L2kl6 2 reels
A 13year old boy stows away on his fathers fishing boat and goes to sea with
the fishing fleet of Nova Scotia He is discovered and sentenced to hard
work with no special privileges but is allowed to stay He goes out in a
dory with one of the experienced fishermen and they get lost in the fog for
a few hours As they return to port they pass modern fishing boats with modern
equipment they do not have but Eanny is proud to have proved himself able to be
a doryman CONTEMPORARY i960
STRANGERS color L268 1 reel
The rules which children should observe in dealing with strangers who might
prove to be molesters are clearly illustrated Without undue emotionalism
proper procedures for possible situations are dramatized and then summarized
Useful to parent groups as well as other adults for use with children
SID DAVIS 1957
STRATFORDONAVON color L232 2 reels
The ancient market of StratfordonAvon is toured showing the view of its Tudor
buildings and gardens which are rich in historical and literary associations
Usable with travel groups study clubs or any other group with an interest in
England and English literature CONTEMPORARY 1956
STRING CHOIR Revised ed L212 1 reel
Portrays the string choir with its great flexibility and range of tone as forming
the solid core of the symphony orchestra Offers vivid examples of the distinc
tive tonal qualities of each string instrument and illustrates the role of the
string ensemble in the orchestra Excerpts from the works of Tchaikowsky
and others are played by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans
Swarowsky EBF 1956
SUEZ CANAL color L2212 2 reels
The history of mans efforts to create a waterway through the Egyptian land
barrier from Biblical times to the present is shown through old prints and animation
Some parallel is drawn from the story of the construction of the Panama Canal
Useful as background to understanding the recent crises over the Suez but it does
not include Nassers seizure of the Canal DE ROCHEMONT 1956
79
MISURREALISM color L31 1 reel
One of a series on modern art this short film serves as an introduction to
surrealistic painting Will prove useful in leading viewers further into the
subject BAILEY 1961
SURVIVAL UNDER ATOMIC ATTACK LlVf 1 reel
Explains the blast heat and radiation effects of atomic air ground and
water burst Provides instructions for what to do with or without advanced
warning in an atomic attack while at home at work and outdoors walking or
driving Reveals six basic survival secrets This film is being furnished
to the State Department of Education Film Libraries for distribution by the
Civilian Defense Program of the State of Georgia CASTLE 1951
SWITZERLAND color L217 3 reels
Life in the villages and the modern cities of Switzerland is shown in a
beautiful travel film Shows industries and crafts as well as sports and
incomparable mountain scenery DISNEY PROD i960
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Revised ed color L2217 2 reels
Traces the development of the orchestra from an ensemble of five string
players to the presentday large symphony body Examples from masterworks of
three centuries are used to demonstrate contributions of each major development
in the orchestra Excerpts from the works of Dvorak Mozart Bach and others
are played by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra EBF 1956
TALE OF THE FIORDS L219 1 reel
Beautiful photography shows several incidents in the day of a simple family
in one of the Scandinavian countries The beauty of the fiords is shown as the
people go about their lives EBF 1955
TAXCO VILLAGE OF ART color L226 2 reels
The charm and attraction of this favorite tourist center of Mexico serve to
focus attention on the travel possibilities of the country Focuses attention
on the art colony at Taxco and its retention of much of the old Mexican
Culture Unusually good photography HOEFLER 1957
TEACHING TEENAGERS ABOUT ALCOHOL L2368 2 reels
Designed to give teachers a better understanding of the problem of teaching
their students about alcohol this film a record of a seminar for teachers in
high school who have this responsibility presents an account of how one
teacher did it successfully along with examples of how not to do it Produced
by the Yale University Laboratory of Applied Biodynamics More useful for
teachers parents and others working with young people than with the young
people themselves MCGRAWHILL 1959
TEENAGERS WILL READ L2369 3 reels
Various techniques for stimulating reading and discussion are presented as
Lou LaBrant is shown working with a junior high school class in literature
Useful with teacher groups and with proper guidance with teenagers themselves
MCGRAWHILL i960
80TERRIBLE TWOS AND THE TRUSTING IHREES L2096 2 reels
One of the series depicting the various ages and stages of child growth and
development this film points out what to expect as normal behavior from children
of this age group MCGRAWHILL 1950
THE TEST color L2163 3 reels
This film comes to grips with the problem of cheating on tests in school An
idealistic teacher who faces widespread cheating on a test prefers to resign
rather than condone the practice Her resignation brings the problem into the
open and forces parents and the school administration as well as the students
to look at it and work for its solution Useful in discussion groups concerned
with the responsibilities of home and school in relation to the problems of
cheating and honesty MCGRAWHILL 1962
THAILANDS STREAMS OF LIFE L197 1 reel
Life along the waterways of Thailand is shown and three technical assistance
programs sponsored by the United Nations are pictured in operation UN 1952
THAT THEY MAY LIVE color L2325 3 reels
Illustrates the application of mouthtomouth or direct artificial respiration
for saving lives of victims of suffocation Depicts several common emergency
situations such as dangers of suffocation of children by plastic bags and in
abandoned refrigerators of drowning electrocution respiratory obstructions
choking and shows how prompt action can save lives Illustrates clearly and
graphically how to apply this technique PYRAMID i960
THEY ALL LEARN TO READ L2176 3 reels
Here is a demonstration of how a teacher divides the children of her class into
groups and works with each group to teach reading skills Photographed in an
actual classroom the film shows four groups of children cooperating on a class
project which is the outcome of an integrated unit in social studies and reading
SYRACUSE 1955
THIS CHARMING COUPLE L20te 2 reels
This film focuses on a frequent cause of broken marriages the false ideals
of romantic love on which too many marriages are built This Charming Couple
follows the courtship of two young people who refuse to evaluate each others
good qualities and shortcomings in a realistic adult fashion Winnie and Ken
are very much in love but each with a dream of the other In a series of
dramatic episodes each clearly reveals certain characteristics of their true
natures The audience sees that in every instance when an opportunity for
proper appraisal of character or personality traits is presented Winnie
and Ken are unwilling or unable to alter their romanticized ideas of each
other to agree with actual facts Neither will change yet each expects the
other to conform after marriage to an idealized pattern Because they are in
love with love and not with each other their marriage is doomed to fail
MCGRAWHILL 1950
THIS IS NEW YORK color L2k6K 2 reels
Eased on the book of the same title by Sasek this childishly sophisticated
book of impressions of New York City will appeal to both children and adults
Using the oconographic technique of the Picture Book Parade the childlike
drawings of scenes around the city are made to appear as motion pictures
Narration is by a child WESTON 1962
81 THIS IS OUR HERITAGE L277 2 reels
The camera takes viewers on a tour of some of the more notable churches in
the city of Washington D C pointing out those which are outstanding for their
architecture because certain presidents worshipped there or for other reasons
Has both patriotic and religious significance since one of the producers
purposes is to deepen our awareness of the religious faith which has been and
still is a vital part of life in our nations capital BUET MARTIN 1963
THIS VITAL EARTH color Lll8 1 reel
Portrays both the beauty and the logic of the balance in nature and the organ
ization of the living community Clearly explains the dependence of plants
and animals on each other for survival and control Reveals how man upsets
the balance in nature by robbing the soil of hidden values and illustrates
the nonproductiveness of soil deficient in certain minerals EEF 198
THREE FOX FABLES Lll9 1 reel
The Aesop fable in which a fox encounters a crow a piece of cheese a stork
and a bunch of grapes EEF 198
THREE TWO ONE ZERO Part I L2326 3 reels
Fart II L2327 3 reels
One of three films in the Project 20 NBC television series recreating events
in the 20th century that have changed the course of history Uses newsreel
footage from several countries to reconstruct the history and development of atomic
power Excellent background for adult discussion programs which could have
science world affairs or philosophical emphasis More adult treatment
than others in this collection MCGRAWHILL 1958
THREE WISHES L298 1 reel
Lotte Reiniger silhouettes tell the story of Martin the Woodcutter who was
granted three wishes by the fairy whom he released from the oak tree
CONTEMPORARY
THOMAS JEFFERSON L2087 2 reels
Vividly outlines the distinguished career of Jefferson by dramatizing incidents
that characterized him best Includes scenes of writing the Eeclaration of
Independence contributions to social reform success as Minister to France and
as Secretary cf State political campaign for Presidency the Louisiana Pur
chase the commissioning of Lewis and Clark and his founding of the University
of Virginia EBF 199
THUMBELINA L25 1 reel
A good presentation of the fairy tale of the same title done in silhouette
animation by Lotte Reiniger CONTEMPORARY 1956
TIBETAN TRADERS color L2335 2 reels
The culture of a little known people is stressed in this informative and
interesting coverage of these people and their way of life Few modern changes
have come to the villages amid the scenic beauty of the Himalayas Usable
for discussion groups travel audiences ATLANTIS 1957
82TIJEAN GOES LUMBERING color L227 2 reels
A FrenchCanadian folk tale about the exploits of a mysterious little boy who
rode into a logging camp one winters day and proved to be the greatest lumber
jack of them all The beautiful winter setting in the northern woods gives the
film strong visual appeal while the tall tale humor and the triumphs of the
young hero make it a top favorite with children IFB 1953
TIME OF WONDER color L221 2 reels
Animation and excellent narration bring to life the drawings and prose of Robert
McCloskeys second Caldecott Award book The setting is an island in Maine
and the story is of fog lifting about sparkling water of storms and roaring
winds of ferns in misty woods and of boats moving about among the islands
Useful for developing and emphasizing an awareness of nature WESTON l96l
TIME OUT OF WAR L2282 2 reels
A moving story of the events of an hours truce between two northern soldiers
and a southern soldier during the U S Civil War CALIF U 1950
TO YOUR HEALTH color L327 1 reel
Philip Stapp produced for the World Health Organization this unusual film on
the nature of alcohol and its physical effects on the human body Gives
various reasons why people drink and some historical background on the use
of alcohol through the centuries Done in brisk cartoon form and presents much
material to stimulate discussion COL U PRESS 1956
TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS color
L312
1 reel
A program piece this film presents a short introduction narrated by Charles
Earner followed by a continuous flow of beautifully designed and fascinating
old trains All are toys and represent the whole period of trains with the
roundhouse the station the platform the porter train caller the conductor
and all that went with the era No narration other than the short introduction
but special music by Elmer Bernstein makes the perfect complement for the action
BRANDON 1957
TOM TIT TOT color L330 1 reel
Actors performing in silhouette and pantomime against colorful stylized
backgrounds cramatize this English version of Rumpelstiltskin while story
teller Margaret Lott reads the fairy tale offscreen Her English accent and
the unusual visual technique make the film unusually effective CREATIVE 1955
TOOT WHISTLE PLUNK AND BOOM color L299 1 reel
Disneys animated cartoons show the development of the four classes of musical
instruments wind woodwind strings and percussion These are traced from
the days of cave men to the present DISNEY PROD 1959
TOTEMS color LI36 1 reel
Depicts in color the enormous cedar totems with their ritual and religious
carvings made by the West coast Indians of British Columbia IFB 19
83
TOUE OF THE WHITE HOUSE WITH MRS JOHN F KENNEDY
Part I L265 3 reels
Part II L2k66 3 reels
The unprecedented television tour of the White House conducted hy Charles Collingwood
of CBS TV with Mrs Kennedy as hostess is made available in complete form in
this film Mrs Kennedy and Mr Collingwood conduct the audience through several
rooms of the White House commenting on their history paintings furniture and
other objects Mrs Kennedy gives a brief general history of the White House
and discusses the project she and her committee are working on to redecorate
and refurnish some of the rooms to make the Presidents Home truly reflect the
best of American History and tradition and to emphasize its significance to the
American people The tour includes the diplomatic reception room the East Room or
main audience room the State Dining Room the Red Room Blue Room Green Room
Lincoln and Monroe Rooms President Kennedy appears briefly at the conclusion of
the film MCGRAWHILL 1962
THE TOWERS color L331 1 reel
Simon Rodilla a small weatherbeaten old man who is a tile setter by trade
spent 30 years building his towers from bits of glass broken bottles and tiles
gathered from wherever he found them Their purpose is not fully understood
even by him but building them satisfied his urge to build something of beauty
by himself Remarkable photography CREATIVE 1957
TRIO L2126 3 reels
An intimate photographic study of musical genius at work Rubenstein Heifetz
and Piatigorsky three outstanding solo artists combine their gifts to present
the first movement of Schuberts Trio in BFlat and the second and third movements
of the Trio in DMinor by Mendelssohn Violin piano and cello WORLD ARTISTS INC
TRIP WITH CURRIER AND IVES color L353 1 reel
A pleasing combination of prints done by Currier and Ives and folk songs bring
alive the times and ways of life a century ago The prints show Little Old New
York the clipper ships and the whaling trade New England winters paddlewheelers
on the Mississippi the wagon trains and the early steam engines moving west
No narration just the folk songs sung simply provide the accompaniment to the
pictures The songs include Long Long Ago Mary Jane and Michael Roy Blow
Blow Blow Nellie Was a Lady Working on the Railroad and Sweet Betsy From Pike
C ONTEMPORARY I963
TROPICAL AFRICA color L2U67 3 reels
The producer of this film is aiming at an intelligent primer or introduction to
the tropical area of the African continent Illustrations and maps show how
civilization spread around the Mediterranean and flourished in the North though
it was poor in the South He acknowledges the great political revolution and
social change which is presently under way in this area and emphasizes the
changes which have been brought about by contact with the white mans world
from the earliest traders and explorers through the colonial period the mission
aries etc to the present day with its rapid transportation good means of
communication propaganda etc The accent is on the people themselves and on some
of their problems Does not identify geographically the various sections of
Africa but presents an overall view of tropical Africa which encompasses three
quarters of the African continent Excellent discussion background material
INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1961
8kTROUT MAENESS color L250 2 reels
Robert Traver wellknown both as a lawyer and as a novelist Anatomy of a
Murder waxes philosophical about fishing as an art and as a source of pleasure
to man Scenes selected to show the joys and skills of the anglers art are
beautiful and will appeal to the outdoorsman Perhaps a bit more reflective
than one might expect from a film on fishing nevertheless it should be useful
in the librarys film programs BRANDON 1963
TURKEY NATION IN TRANSITION color L2k68 3 reels
A brief history of Turkey from the Hittites to the present precedes this picture
of the physical social and economic situation in Turkey in the middle of the
tweintieth century The opening sequence of animation is somewhat slow and has
no narration only native music but after that the pace quickens to provide a
stimulating picture of a nation which has become the most western of the middle
east states since the rise to power of Kemal Ataturk in 1923 Useful background
for discussion and study INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1962
TWISTED CROSS Part I L2283 3 reels
Part II L2284 3 reels
This film traces in dramatic detail the rise to power in Germany of Hitler and the
Nazis Beginning with the Saar plebiscite in 1935 it shows how Hitler led the
Third Reich to domination over 15 countries and ends with the defeat and occupation
of Germany It shows forcefully the course of a dictators rise to power One
of three in the NECTV series Project 20 which recreated events of the 20th
century that have changed the course of history MCGRAWHILL 1958
Tctal film k minutes long
UNDERSTANDING OUR UNIVERSE color L255 1 reel
A workmanlike film explaining the operation of giant telescopes and pointing
out the ways in which they are used to contribute to scientific knowledge
CCKCKET 1957
UNDERWATER ADVENTURE color L308 1 reel
Marineland Florida is the setting for the antics of a variety of sea animals
These include porpoises leaping out of water to be fed by hand the cormorant
bird chasing fish tinder water anemones sharks sea turtles barracudas
octapi and others STERLING 1950
UNIVERSE L2372 3 reels
Visualizes the structure and movements of the universe using principles and
theories worked out by modern astronomers Makes use of manipulated models
animation and special camera effects to take the viewer on a tour of space
under the guidance of astronomer Donald MacRae Presents a spectacular display
of the cratered moon gaseous explosions on the sun rotating planets orbiting
moons streams of comets the Milky Way and many of the galaxies making up the
universe CONTEMPORARY i960
URBAN SPRAWL color L2373 2 reels
This film is designed to show the characteristics of recent urban growth in
our nation to define the problems that have arisen and to develop the under
standing of the necessity for planned urban growth Outlines some of the objectives
needed in future plans to show that how well we live tomorrow depends on the action
we take today BARR i960
85U S GRANT AN IMPROBABLE HERO L290 3 reels
The late actor Thomas Mitchell narrates this character study of one of the
controversial figures in American history Originally produced for television
it adapts very veil as a program for groups interested in the Civil War American
history or the U S Presidency Old photographs and drawings are combined
with live photography to produce a sympathetic and understanding account of the
life and career of Ulysses S Grant MCGRAWHILL 1962
VALLEY OF THE TENNESSEE L2043 3 reels
Emphasizes the change in agricultural methods made possible by flood control
thru the Tennessee Valley Authority with particular reference to the people
affected UWF 19MO
VELASQUEZ color L2169 2 reels
Vincent Price eminent art enthusiast and critic narrates this film about
the life and work of the Spanish painter Velasquez Useful for art appreciation
groups IFB 1956
VICTORIA FALIS THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS color LI98 1 reel
Aerial views as well as those from ground show the magnificence of these
highest falls of water They are shown in relation to Northern and Southern
Rhodesia and all of South Africa Animals and plants of area are also shown
HOEFLER 1953
VICTORY OVER POLIO L2329 3 reels
Originally produced for CBS television this film narrated by Walter Cronkite
uses old news reel shots to illustrate the history of polio and the study of
various treatments for its relief Franklin D Roosevelt is shown as he went
to Warm Springs Georgia for treatment Sister Kenny is shown as she worked
to apply her method of treatment A sequence shows some of the medical men
who worked on solving the mystery of the disease and ends with the triumph
of Dr Jonas E Salk as he discovered the successful vaccine Good adult discussion
material useful in promoting health programs MCGRAWHILL 1959
VILLAGE OF SPAIN color L22kQ 2 reels
A travel film which covers the economy family life religion education and
recreation of a Spanish village In contrast with the rather primitive condi
tions found in the village scenes in the nearby city of Malaga provide a glimpee
of modern urban life The film is informative and beautifully photographed and
avoids the stereotyped approach Useful for travel and for background material
on the country CHURCHILLWEXLER 1956
VINCENT VAN GOGH color L237I 2 reels
An unseen narrator uses Vincent Van Goghs letters to his brother Theo as a
background for the presentation of his paintings of landscapes portraits and
drawings Makes good use of the camera to study details of the paintings
CORONET 1959

86r
VISIT TO SANTA color L220 2 reels
Santa sends one of his elves in a magic helicopter to bring a small boy and girl
for a visit to the Worth Pole There they visit the toytown village Santas
toy warehouse a special electric train display a big circus tent and parade
Just before they return home Santa reminds them that the purpose of the whole
Christmas celebration is to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ Santas
elves are played by real children who provide a contrast to the animated toys
but it is the toys that will hold childrens interest WILLIAMS 1961
VISIT WITH COWBOYS L150 1 reel
A city boy visits a real western ranch for the first time in his life He sees
cowboys rounding up roping and riding horses watches cowmen roping and branding
calves meets a fence rider at work helps to sho and feed hcrses and ends his
visit in the excitement of a bigtime rodeo EEF 199
VISITING GEORGIAS GARDENS color L2180 2 reels
Scenes from the Visiting Gardens Tours sponsored by the Federated Garden
Clubs of Georgia introduce the gardens and homes of Georgias antebellum past
Towns included are Athens Covington Oxford Madison Augusta Marietta and
Atlanta While it would help to have the scenes more clearly identified this
film will fill a great need in club work GA GARDEN CLUB
VOLCANO color L256 1 reel
The eruption of the Mexican volcano Paricutin in 193 is shown and analyzed
in detail Scientific explanation adds to understanding of the phenomenon
CALIF U 1955
VOTING PRCCEDURES L2213 2 reels
Several common voting procedures are illustrated and explained in detail the
Australian ballot voting machines voting a straight party ticket voting
a split ticket writein votes etc Primary elections and the necessity for
registration are also emphasized While the procedures are those common to
Indiana this film could be used very well in any state for discussion study
or instruction IND U 1955
WAR IN SPAIN L2375 3 reels
One of the Twentieth Century television series this film traces the course
of the Spanish Civil War from its outbreak through the intervention of outside
powers for their own personal ends to the final defeat of the loyalist government
by Franco and his Falange MCGRAWHILL i960
WARDROBE color L2376 2 reels
One of a series of four films for teenage girls on personal grooming this is a
capsule course in selecting clothes to fit individual needs the use of care
and intelligence in choosing garments and accessories for school and social
occasions Emphasizes the propriety of1 dress tooccasion seasonal suitability
importance of postureand etherbasic principles of building a suitable wardrobe
IFB i960
87WASTAGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES L151 1 reel
Presents a stirring account of the tragic wastage of human resources caused
by societys failure to provide healthful safe and effective living conditions
Calls attention to the dreadful wastage caused by crippling diseases careless
accidents juvenile delinquency widespread unemployment old age dependency
alcoholic and drug addiction mental diseases crime and most tragic of all
war EBF 19V7
WATER BIRDS color L218 3 reels
Water birds from all parts of the earth are the performers in one of the True
Life Adventure aeries from the Disney Studios Behavior patterns and living
habits are contrasted body contours eating habits and flight patterns are
shown for the viewers edification and enjoyment Artistically and accurately
done in cooperation with the National Audubon Society Suitable for old and
young DISNEY PROD 1957
WE THE PEOPLES L152 1 reel
An orientation film designed to show the various purposes and functions of the
United Nations Organization Through the combined use of live action and
selected animated charts the film describes fully the basic functions of the
six major divisions of the United Nations YA 195
WENDYS CHRISTMAS CARD color
L328
1 reel
A childs delight at receiving a Christmas card introduces this brief story
of graphics and printing as it is illustrated in the design and production of
a Christmas greeting card for a child Useful for the Christmas season and
for showing the steps in creating greeting cards as well IFB i960
WESTERN GERMANY THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE color L216 1 reel
The industrial agricultural and commercial life of western Germany is shown
in relationship to the dense population natural resources and relatively
infertile soil of this area The importance of the coal trade and synthetic
products in the industrial development of this country is vividly shown
against the background of its presentday economy CORONET 1954
WHALES AND WHALERMEN color L229 2 reels
This unusual film provides a picture of the whaling industry off the coast of
South Africa There is much information en the science of whaling and the contri
bution whales make to industry One catches the feeling of the strength of
the whalers their skill and knowledge of their jobs and their allabsorbing
pursuit of the whale once he is sighted HOEFLER 1957
WHAT ABOUT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY L206 1 reel
A powerful dramatic sketch which sets the stage for a discussion of this timely
topic No solutions are offered the viewer is left to ponder the problem
Three teenage boys members of a gang beat up a man who happens to be the
father of another member City council is about to declare curfew feelings
rise and the question remains to be answered what about it YA 1955
88 WHAT IS A HOUSE color L2330 2 reels
Traces the evolution of the American house from the Carpenter classic
to the residence of the future Presents some of the problems of site
planning orientation and building technology as well as the social and
economic needs which must be considered to make a house a home AM INST
ARCH 1958
WHAT IS CONSCIENCE color L190 1 reel
Purpose of this film is to help the audience discover for themselves the many
effects of conscience and how each can use his own conscience to improve his
mental health Different explanations of conscience are presented dramatically
CORONET 1952
WHAT IS MODERN ART color L21 2 reels
Traditional and modern points of view are expressed by a girl and an artist who
tries to convey why modern painters paint in their particular styles No pat
answer is given but an attempt is made to stimulate further thought about the
approaches Scene Museum of Modern Arts Penthouse Paintings by Van Gogh
Picasso Mondrian Bali Miro and others PRINCETON FILM CTR 198
WHAT MADE SAMMY SPEED color L257 1 reel
Analyzes the causes of and portrays the effects of excessive speeding leading
to a fatal automobile crash Calmly and thoughtfully done the film presents
good material for discussion The situation chosen is one of teenage speeding
but the motivation is universal SID DAVIS 1957
WHAT WILL CLAY DO color L269 1 reel
A howtodoit type film showing various ways clay can be manipulated by
pinching squeezing joining pieces twisting carving etc Illustrates the
use of these ways in making figurines of animals and people Forming figures
from a solid mass of clay is shown as well as methods of making figures from
short and long coils and blocks The film also shows ways of combining methods
to help the beginner find his own individual way of handling clay as an art
medium to express his own ideas Church school workers teachers or adult
volunteer workers with children will find the film useful as will those
interested in the techniques of working with clay TABLETOPPER 1956
WHITE HOUSE PAST AND PRESENT color L2377 2 reels
The major public and semipublic rooms of the White House are shown in this
study of the Presidents Home as a national symbol Includes scenes of the
Blue Room the Green Room the Red Room the State Dining Room the China Room
closeups of the dinnerware used by former presidents the Oval Room Diplo
matic Reception Room the East Room and the Presidents Office Should be
useful on many patriotic occasions and for program showings by local community
groups CORONET i960
Made during the last Eisenhower administration it shows the White House as it
was before the restorations undertaken by Mrs Kennedy
WHITE MANE L2177 2 reels
This film tells a beautiful legend about a little French boy and his love for a
wild stallion who would not be tamed by men REMBRANDT 1953
WHO IS SYLVIA L2237 2 reels
Here is presented a sensitive study of the dreams fears and hopes of a 14
year old girl half child half woman and her relationships with her family
school and school friends Using as a catalyst the impromptu and unchaperoned
get together of the gang after school this film captures and spotlights a
too often characteristic lack of communication and understanding between parents
and their adolescent children and the results of this impasse IFB 1957
WHOS BOSS L20k6 2 reels
Competition in marriage is the theme of this motion picture Ginny and Mike
are each successful in their separate business careers but combining their
careers with marriage has not been nearly so successful After two years and
in spite of a mutual love the marriage is a series of conflicts on finances
friends and on their whole way of living The quarrel with which the film
begins reveals how reluctant each one is to surrender any part of his individu
ality to the essential compromises of marriage Shocked by the threat this
offers to their marriage they determine to make an honest cooperative effort
to save it Adjustments are not easy for each is accustomed to think in
terms of himself as an individual first and only secondarily as a member of
a partnership But a good balance can be achieved with patience and love and
understanding and at the end of the film Ginny and Mike are tasting the
fruits of a marriage to which each contributes to the bread winning and the
homemaking where neither is boss but both are partners MCGRAWHILL 1950
WHO SHOULD DECIDE color L329 1 reel
An open letter from a teenage boy to his parents asks the questions which
raise the problems and introduce the most common areas of disagreement between
parents and their teenage children Wo conclusions are drawn but problems
are clearly stated and the film should lead to fruitful discussion CORONET 1958
WHOS RUNNING THINGS L235 1 reel
This discussiontype film deals with the problem of an unpopular order from
the chosen leader of a group The situation chosen for dramatization is a
high school gymnasium program in Canada Seme few words are definitely
Canadian in their pronunciation and use but they do not detract from the films
usefulness in almost any community Adults as well as young people will find
it usable MCGRAWHILL 1955
WHY EXPLORE SPACE color L269 2 reels
The historic flight of John Glenn the first American to circle the earth
in space is presented to underscore the question in the minds of many people
as to the purposes and values of space research Raises such questions as
these How does space research relate to world problems How will the new
knowledge change your life What are the values of space research Offers
some answers by pointing out some of the applications of some of the things
which have been learned or developed in pursuit of space exploration Thought
provoking CHURCHILL 1962
WHY VANDALISM L221 2 reels
A study of the underlying causes that lead three boys to destroy a class
room The origins of vandalism are found to be in the personal traits and
the environmental factors that create antisocial personalities While the film
is rather dramatic it does offer possibilities for discussion and suggests ways
in which vandalism may be curbed EBF 1955
90MMMM
WILD FOWL IN SLOW MOTION color L309 1 reel
A remarkable study in grace and beauty made possible by slowmotion photography
Featured are the Canada goose pintail canvasback ducks and many others
Useful for mens club groups and any other outdoor interest STERLING 197
WILLIAMSBURG RESTORED color L2132 k reels
This camera study of the city emphasizes the profound research and painstaking
attention to detail which has been involved in the restoration of Williamsburg
and its eighteenth century appearance COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1951
WILLIAMSBURG THE STORY OF A PATRIOT color L2331 reels
John Fry and his family present a composite of the Virginia planter of the
period in American colonial times just before the outbreak of the Revolution
Through his eyes are seen the events leading up to the break between the Colonies
and the British Crown CareTul attention is given to details in showing build
ings and costumes of the time Useful with groups having interest in American
history as well as those with a strong interest in the restoration of Colonial
Williamsburg COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 1957
WITNESS TO AN ACCIDENT color L35 1 reel
This film documents the activities of a trained police officer in the investi
gation of an automobile accident Emphasizes training and teamwork as the
keys to proper police evaluation Useful in working with safe driving
programs and in showing adequate police work INDIANA U 193
WOMEN ON THE MARCH Part I L2332 3 reels
Part II L2333 3 reels
This film is a documented story of the suffragette movement in England and
America using contemporary photographs newsreels and other motion pictures
Part one deals with conditions up to World War I and much of the change in
attitude and gaining of political rights is attributed to the role of women
in the war Part two deals with conditions after World War I the achieve
ments of women in many different fields and their work for peace economic
equality and legal rights Of particular interest to womens groups
CONTEMPORARY 1958
WOODROW WILSON SPOKESMAN FOR TOMCRROW L2215 3 reels
Old newsreel clips and reproductions of documents and cartoons present Woodrow
Wilson from his presidency of Princeton University to his death in the White
House Shows how Wilson gained renown as a reformer a statesman as a spokes
man for peace with his pleas for international cooperation and American parti
cipation in the League of Nations MCGRAWHILL 1956
W00EW1ND CHOIR Revised ed color L21 1 reel
The various instruments in the woodwind choir are introduced in the warmup
room of a concert hall Then at a concert the woodwinds are heard in solo
roles as a chamber group and as an important part of the whole symphony
orchestra Played by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Swarowsky
EBF 1956
91WORKSHOP FOR PEACE L2128 3 reels
This film takes one on a tour through the United Nations Building in New York
giving a clear explanation of the many types of activity which go on there at
this gigantic workshop for peace UN 1950
WORLD AFFAIRS ARE YOUR AFFAIRS L2089 3 reels
This film is a documentary on the work of the World Affairs Council of Cleveland
Ohio EBF 1952
WORLD GARDEN color L202 1 reel
Beautiful study of worldfamous Kew Gardens at London In addition to pre
senting it as a beauty spot and a place of recreation for many cf the city
dwellers the producers have placed emphasis on its functions in economic
botany the development of new plants classifying specimens overcoming
plant diseases improving strains etc BIS 1951
WORLD TRADE FOR BETTER LIVING L2058 2 reels
Graphically illustrates how the exchange of goods and services between countries
of the world contributes to the welfare of the worlds people Describes
major features of international trade indicates conditions which have led to
the growth of restrictions of trade discusses solutions for major trade
problems Explains that a rising level of trade between countries is essential
for a higher standard of living in every country EBF 1951
WORLD WAR I L2250 3 reels
This film shows events leading up to the first World War and the role of the
United States as a late comer into the action Woodrow Wilson and the League
of Nations which he hoped to develop as an instrument to end war Historical
footage shows actual tattles during the fall and winter of 1917 and 1918 in
the survey of the struggle of the major powers in Europe for control of raw
materials for world markets and the intervention of the United States
Valuable background of factual information EBF 1957
WORLD WAR II PROLOGUE USA L2251 3 reels
Newsreel footage from the years 1931ljl is skillfully edited to provide a
dramatic record of events leading to the United States entry into World
War II Following scenes of Japans surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor on
December 7 191 flashbacks document the main factors which led to the out
break of hostilities the impact of the Depression the growth of Fascism
and Nazism agressive moves by the axis nations the failure of the League
of Nations and Munich crisis A parallel theme is the changing climate
of opinion in the U S from the strong neutrality of the midthirties to the
popular support that greeted Roosevelts war message to Congress on December
8 1941 EBF 1956
WORLD WITHOUT END L2135 h reels
The story of UNESCO and three other UN agencies which was filmed by Basil
Wright and Paul Rotha outstanding filmmakers working together but at opposite
ends of the world Shows work in Thailand Siam and Mexico Points up
likenesses as well as differences among peoples The effort to alleviate
their poverty and illness provides the theme which unifies the picture
of the worlds knowledge at work for the peoples of the world BRANDON 1950
92 YELLOW LEAF L2378 3 reels
An elderly widow is shocked and disappointed when she realizes that her daughter
feels it is necessary to have her leave their home and live in a hcme for the
aged She overcomes these feelings as she finds congenial friends new interests
and a measure of independence she had not had before A sympathetic study of
the problems of the aging parent in a childs household NFEC 1956
YELLOWSTONE color L2195 2 reels
An armchair visit to the famous Yellowstone National Fark designed to create
interest not only in this park with its geysers but also in national parks and
the whole conservation movement and in the preservation of some of the natural
wilderness of the country HOEFLER 1963
YCSEMITE END CF THE RAINBOW 2nd Edition color L2285 2 reels
An outstanding pictorial tour of this worldfamous national park presents scenes
of the many waterfalls stupendous rock formations regions of the Big Trees and
a multitude of birds and animals BAILEY 1958
YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU L201 1 reel
One factory worker from a plant with an enviable safety record learns the hard
way that you can take hcme the safety principles and practices you follow at
work or you can take them anywhere else outside the plant to your very great
advantage NAT SAFETY COUNCIL 1952
YOUR NATIONAL GALLERY L155 1 reel
A motion picture tour thru the National gallery of art at Washington D C
As if thru the eyes of an appreciative visitor the camera looks at the price
less paintings sculpture and tapestries walking down massive corridors
stopping repeatedly before especially outstanding masterpieces going in for
a closer look then proceeding on to new treasures Rembrandt Rubens
Renoir Gainsborough Romney Reynolds Van Dyke Whistler as well as seme
of Americas own immortal originals are shown UWF 195
YOUTH DANCES L233 2 reels
Shows how small children learn simple steps and movements and grow into
moving with precision timing and grace Develops the idea to show how
girls develop more exacting techniques as they mature and how with discipline
and a welltrained body a dancer can employ whatever technique best expresses
mood and ideas A nonprofessional group shows a modern jazz ballet and a
humorous dance combining the classic and jazz techniques Useful for any
group interested in the dance CONTEMPORARY 1959
YUGOSLAVIA color L270 3 reels
This film presents developments in one of the highly controversial areas
of the world Follows the pattern of using animation to introduce the film
and trace the historical development of the country and then turning to
live photography to examine its present day government economic and social
life Looks at the communist values and their meanings and direction in
Yugoslavia and examines Yugoslavias role in international politics
INTERNATIONAL FILM FOUNDATION 1962IK
ZION NATIONAL PARK color L310 1 reel
Another in the series of travel films dealing with the grandeur and beauty
of Zion National Park in Utah Usable with armchair travel groups PARR
I960
YOURS IS THE LAND color L2088 2 reels
A conservation film showing how man has upset the balance in nature Prepared
especially for discussion groups to demonstrate how we have wasted our resources
and the need for conserving them for future generations EBF 1950
ZOO color L156 1 reel
A gay colorful visit to one of the worlds largest most modern zoos
where animals are observed in areas simulating their natural habitats Includes
intimate and fascinating studies of polar and kodiak bears lions tigers
kangaroos alpacas giraffes zebras baboons sea lions hippopotami
rhinoceri and elephants Excellent natural color and closeup photography
contribute much to realism and authenticity EBF l99
9kSUBJECT INDEX
ACCIDENTS PREVENTION
Human Factor in Driving
Missing Witness
My Pops a Lineman
Once UpOn a Bicycle
Safely to School
Small Craft Safety
Stop Driving Us Crazy
What Made Sammy Speed
You Can Take It With You
ADOLESCENCE
Age of Turmoil
Friendship Begins at Home
Shy Guy
Who is Sylvia
Who Should Decide
AFRICA
African Big Game
David Livingstone
East Africa
Life in the Sahara
Africa Awakens Modern Nigeria
Africans All
Tropical Africa
ALCOHOL PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT contd
None for the Road Cahill
ALCOHOLISM
Alcoholism
How Long the Night
ALGAE
Japan Harvests the Sea
ALLIGATORS
Prowlers of the Everglades
ALPINE PLANTS
Alpine Wildflowers
AMAZON RIVER
Amazon Family
ANDERSEN HANS CHRISTIAN
Story of My Life Hans Christian
Andersen
AGE see OLD AGE ANIMALS
AIRPLANES Adventures of a Baby Fox African Big Game
Day Man Flew Animals of Alaska Black Bear Twins
ALASKA East Africa Natures Strangest Creatures
Animals of Alaska Zoo
Letter from Alaska ANIMALS HABITS AND BEHAVIOR
ALCOHOL Beaver Dam
Teaching Teenagers About Alcohol Beaver Valley Forest Babies
ALCOHOL PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT ANTARCTICA
Alcohol and the Human Body
Alcoholism Seven Cities of Antarctica
None for the Road YA

NTHROPOLOGY
Kan and His Culture
RCHITECTURE
Architecture West
Brasilia
Frank Lloyd Wright
From Doric to Gothic
Jefferson the Architect
Second United States
Skyscraper
ARCHITECTURE GOTHIC
Gothic Art
ARCHITECTURE GREEK
Rise of Greek Art
ART
Art prd K ticn
Art in America
Art in the Western World
Art of Metal Sculpture
Arts and Crafts of Norway
rush Techniques
Caravapgio and the Baroque
Crafts of the Fire
Cubism
Design
Discovering Color
Discovering Perspective
Discovering Texture
Dong Kingman
Enameling on Copper
Fiddle De Dee
French School of Painting
Gothic Art
Grandma Moses
Graphic Elements in Landscape
Henri Matisse
Japans Art From the Land
Leonardo da Vinci
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
Michelangelo and His Art
Mosaic
Mountain Farm
ART contd
Oriental Brushwork
Paris City of Art
Plaster Sculpture in Clay
Rembrandt
Renaissance
Renaissance Durer
Rise of Greek Art
Rubens
Space
Story of Chinese Art
Surrealism
Towers
Trip with Currier and Ives
Velasquez
Vincent Van Gogh
What is Modern Art
What Will Clay Do
Your National Gallery
ART ABSTRACT
Nonobjective Art
ART GREEK
Rise of Greek Art
ART JAPANESE
Japans Art From the Land
ART INDUSTRIES AND TRADE
Arts and Crafts of Norway
Chairmaker and the Boys
Colour in Clay
Crafts of the Fire
Making a Stained Glass Window
Saddlemaker
ART OBJECTS
Art Treasures from the Vienna
Collections
ART PRIMITIVE
Lascaux Cradle of Mans Art
96ART AND CRAFTS
Chairmaker and the Boys
Towers
ASTRONOMY
Universe
ATATURK KEMAL
Ataturk the Father of Modern Turkey
ATOMIC ENERGY
Atomic Energy
International Atom
Our Friend the Atom
Three Two One Zero
AUDUBON JOHN JAMES
Audubon and the Birds of America
AUSTRALIA
Australia
Christmas in Australia
AUTHORSHIP
Story of a Book
AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS
Human Factor in Driving
Impact
Missing Witness
None for the Road YA
None for the Road Cahill
Stop Driving Us Crazy
Story of Anyburg U S A
What Made Sammy Speed
AUTUMN
Autumn Pastorale
AZALEAS
How to Grow Beautiful Azaleas
and Camellias
BALLADS
Frog Went ACourtin
BASHFULNESS
Shy Guy
BEARS
Bear Country
Black Bear Twins
BEAUTY PERSONAL see GROOMING
PERSONAL
BEAVERS
Beaver Valley
Beaver Dam
BERLIN
Berlin Outpost of Freedom
BIBLE ANTIQUITIES
Religious Archaeology
BIBLE GEOGRAPHY
Holy Land
Jordan Valley
Journey to Nazareth
BIBLE NEW TESTAMENT
He is Risen
Prodigal Son
BIBLE OLD TESTAMENT
Book of Job
Ruth
BICYCLES AND BICYCLING
Once UpOn a Bicycle
BIG HORN RIVER
Dangerous River
97BIRDS
BRAZIL
African Birdlife
American Flamingo
Audubon and the Birds of America
Bald Eagle
Bird Migration
Birds in Winter
Birds of the Countryside
Birds of the Dooryard
Birds of the Marshes
Bobolink and Blue Jay
Cultivate Your Garden Birds
Five Colorful Birds
Wildfowl in Slow Motion
BIZET GEORGE
Immortal Bizet
BOATS AND BOATING
Dangerous River
Small Craft Safety
Booming World of Boats
BOLIVIA
Amazon Family
BOOKS
In Black and White
Love of Books
Magic Book
Story of a Book
BOOKS AND READING
Teenagers Will Read
BOOKS CENSORSHIP
see
PROHIBITED BOOKS
BOONE DANIEL
Daniel Boone
BRASILIA
Brasilia
Brasilia
Brazilian Rain Forest
BUDDHA AND BUDDHISM
Buddhism
Four Religions
BUILDING
Skyscraper
BUILDING ADOBE
Adobe City
BULLFIGHTERS
Day Manolete Was Killed
BURIED TREASURE
Haunts of Pirates
BUSINESS ETHICS
Office Courtesy
Office Etiquette
CAMBODIA
Niok
CAMELLIAS
How to Crow Eeautiful Azaleas
and Camellias
CARAVAGGIO MICHEL ANGELO DA
Caravaggio and the Baroque
CAREY WILLIAM
Empty Shoes
CARIBBEAN AREA
Caribbean Antigua Barbados
Martinique Trinidad Tobago
and Jamaica
98CAROLS
Christmas Carols
Friendly Beasts
Merry Christmas
Silent Night
Song of Christmas
CARVER GEORGE WASHINGTON
George Washington Carver
CATHEDRALS
Gothic Art
Chartres Cathedral
CAVE DRAWINGS
Lascaux Cradle of Mans Art
CENSORSHIP
Freedom to Read
Sound of a Stone
CERAMICS see POTTERY
CHAPMAN JOHN
Johnny Appleseed
CHARTRES FRANCES NOTRE DAME
CATHEDRAL
Chartres Cathedral
CHILD STUDY
Allen is My Brother
Face of Youth
From Sociable Six to Noisy Nine
From Ten to Twelve
Frustrating Fours and Fascinating
Fives
Helping the Child to Accept the
Dos
Helping the Child to Face the
Donts
Meeting Emotional Needs in
Childhood
Strangers
Terrible Twos and Trusting Threes
Who is Sylvia
Four Families
CHILDRENS STORIES
Andy and the Lion
Black Bear Twins
Camel Who took a Walk
Caps for Sale
Christmas Visitor
Cinderella
Circus Baby
Cuckoo Clock that Wouldnt Cuckoo
Curious George Rides a Bike
Doughnuts
Emperors Nev Clothes
Five Chinese Brothers
Frog Prince
Gallant Little Tailor
Georgie
Gerald McBoing Boing
Golden Fish
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
Hare and the Tortoise
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Hello Pirro
Hercules
Here Comes the Circus
Honest Woodsman
Hound That Thought He Was a Raccoon
In the Forest
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jennys Birthday
Legend of the Pied Piper
Lentil
Lets Go to the Circus
Little Red Hen
Little Red Lighthouse
Littlest Angel
Loons Necklace
Madeline
Magic Michael
Make Way for Ducklings
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Millions of Cats
Monkey Who Would Be King
Mother Goose Stories
Mrs and Mr Peacock
Frog Went ACourtin
9 CHILDRENS STORIES continued
CHRISTMAS
Night Before Christmas
Niok
Owl and the Pussycat
Peter and the Wolf
Poncho
Princess and the Dragon
Puss in Boots
Red Balloon
Red Carpet
Rapunzel
Shovel
Rumpelstiltskin
Sandy Steps Out
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
Steadfast Tin Soldier
Stone Soup
Stories of Holland
Story about Ping
Stowaway
This is New York
Three Fox Fables
Three Wishes
Thumbelina
Time of Wonder
Tom Tit Tot
TiJean Goes Lumbering
Visit with Cowboys
White Mane
Zoo
CHINA
China Under Communism
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND
Pony penning on Chineoteague
CHRIST See JESUS CHRIST
CHRISTIANITY
Crescent and the Cross
Four Religions
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
Our First Christmas Tree
Big Downtown Christmas
Charles Dickens Christmas
Childs Christmas in Wales
Christmas Carol Musical Version
Christmas Customs Near and Far
Christmas Deer
Christmas in Australia
Christmas in Denmark
Christmas on Grandfathers Farm
Christmas Rhapsody
Christmas thru the Ages
Christmas Visitor
Friendly Beasts
How the AnimalsDiscovered Christmas
Journey to Nazareth
Littlest Angel
Nativity
Night Before Christmas
On the Twelfth Day
Our First Christmas Tree
Song of Christmas
Wendya Christmas Card
CHRISTMAS CAROLS See CAROLS
CHURCH WORK
How to Visit
CHURCHILL SIR WINSTON LEONARD SPENCER
Man of the Century
CIRCUS
Circus Baby
Circus Day in Our Town
Here Comes the Circus
Lets Go to the Circus
CITIZENSHIP
Citizen Participates
Publics Business
Whos Running Things
ICOMMI
MM
CITY PLANNING
Brasilia
Megalopolis
Second United States
The City
Urban Spravl
CIVIL RIGHTS
Our basic civil rights
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
Survive 1 under atomic attack
CLOTHING AND DRESS
Wardrobe
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Choosing Your College Career
COLOR
Discovering Color
COLOR PRINTS
Trip With Currier and Ives
COMMERCE
World Trade for Better Living
COMMUNICATION
Have I Told You Lately That I Love
Interview The
COMMUNISM
Berlin Outpost of Freedom
Challenge of Ideas
China Under Communism 2nd ed
Communist Accent on Youth
Communist Imperialism
Hoaxters
Nightmare in Red
Poland and the Soviet Power Back
ground to Recent History
Yugoslavia
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Second United States
COMMUNITY LIFE
Citizen Participates
Community Responsibilities
CONDUCTING
Conducting good music
CONSCIENCE
What is Conscience
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
See Natural Resources
COPPER
Enameling on Copper
COSTUME
Dolls of Many Lands
COURTESY
Office Courtesy
COURTSHIP
Meaning of Engagement
You COWBOYS
Visit with Cowboys
CREDIT
Credit and Loans
CUBISM
Cubism
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Czechoslovakia a Satellite State
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mrKDAHLIAS
How to Grow Dahlias
DANCING
American Square Dance
Eallet Girl
Magic Fiddle
Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn
Sadlers Wells Ballerina
Scotland Dances
Shadow on the Prairie
Steps of the Ballet
Youth Dances
DANUBE RIVER AND VALLEY
Danube
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE See U S
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
DEMOCRACY
Challenge of Ideas
Communist Accent on Youth
Defining Democracy
Whos Running Things
DESERTS
Flowering Desert
DESIGN
Design
Design in Silver
Space
Seven Guideposts to Good Design
DISCUSSION GROUPS
How to Conduct a Discussion
Lets Talk About Films
Meeting in Session
Organizing Discussion Groups
IFOTJ SUBMARINE
Breath of Life
DOGS STORIES
Sandy Steps Out
Hound That Thought He Was a Raccoon
ECGS TRAINING
Retrievers at Work
DOLLS
Dolls of Many Lands
DRAFT MILITARY See MILITARY SERVICE
DROUGHTS
Dust Bowl
DURER ALBRECHT
Life of Christ
Renaissance Durer
DUST BOWL
Dust Bowl
DUST STORMS
Dust Bowl
EASTER
Easter Season
The Resurrection First Easter
He is Risen
ECONOMICS
Productivity Key to Plenty
EDINBURGH
Festival in Edinburgh
EDUCATION
Catfishing is for Saturday
102EGYPT
Egypt a Country in Transition
ELECTIONS
Voting Procedures
ELEPHANTS
Niok
EMOTIONS
Anger
Anger at Work
Feeling of Hostility
Feeling of Rejection
Meeting Emotional Needs in Childhood
Overdependency
Shy Guy
ENAMEL AND ENAMELING
Enameling on Copper
ENGLAND See GREAT BRITAIN
EROSION
Birth of the Soil
River The
Seeds of Destruction
ETHICS
Other Fellows Feelings
Publics Business
ETHOPIA
Ethiopia Africas Ancient Kingdom
ETIQUETTE
Office Etiquette
ETNA MOUNT
Mountain of Fire
EUROPEAN WAR 1911918
World War I
EVERGLADES FLORIDA
Prowlers of the Everglades
EXPRESSIONISM ART
Expressionism
FBI See US Federal Bureau of
Investigation
FABLES
Hare and the Tortoise
Little Red Hen
Three Fox Fables
FAIRY TALES
Cinderella
Emperors New Clothes
Frog Prince
Jack and the Beanstalk
Legend of the Pied Piper
Mother Goose Stories
Princess and the Dragon
Puss in Boots
Rapunzel
Rumpelstiltskin
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and Rose Red
Three Wishes
Thumbelina
Tom Tit Tot
FAITH
Shield of Faith
FAMILY
Anazon Family
Families First
Family Circles
Four Families
Friendship Begins at Home
Getting along with Parents
Have I told You Lately that I love Ycu
Japans New Family Patterns
Whos Boss
103
PFIRE
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Crafts of the Fire
FIRST AID IN ILLNESS AND INJURY
First Aid on the Spot
That They May Live
FISHERIES
Fishermen
Stowaway
FISHING
Trout Madness
FLAGS
American Flag
Stars and Stripes on Display
FLIGHT
Day Man Flew
FLOODS
The River
Seeds of Destruction
Valley of the Tennessee
FLORENCE
Proud Citadel
FLORICULTURE
How to Grow Beautiful Azaleas and
Camellias
How to Grow Dahlias
How to Grow Gladiolas
How to Grow Iris
How to Grow Roses
FLORIDA
Prowlers of the Everglades
Arranging Flowers in Your Home
Cut Flowers to Last Longer
Flower Arrangements for the Home
Part I
Flower Arrangements for the Home
Part II
Flower Arrangements of Williamsburg
Flowers at Their Best
FLOWERS
Flowers at Work
Glory of Spring
Growth of Flowers
FOLK SONGS
Frog Went ACourtin
Trip With Currier and Ives
FOLKLORE
Kionis Poi Pounder
Loons Necklace
Magic Fiddle
Stone Soup
TiJean Goes Lumbering
FOOD SUPPLY
Food and People
FORESTS AND FORESTRY
Forest Conservation
FOXES
Adventures of a Baby Fox
FRANCE
Journey in France
FRONTIER AND PICNEER
Daniel Boone
Flatboatmen of the Frontier
Oregon Trail
104 FROST ROBERT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Robert Frost Glacier Park and the Canadian Rockies
FUR TRADE Glacier Park
Fur Country GLADIOLAS
GAME PROTECTION How to Grow Gladiolas
Rainbow Valley GLASS
GANDHI MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND Glass Glass From the Old to the New
Mahatma Gandhi Through Research
GARDENING
How to Grow Beautiful Azaleas and
Camellias
How to Grow Dahlias
How to Grow Gladiolas
How to Grow Iris
How to Grow Roses
Ladybird Story
GARDENS
Gardens of England
Visiting Georgias Gardens
World Gardens
GEOLOGY
Hidden Earth
GERMANY
Twisted Cross
Western Germany The Land and
the People
GEYSERS
Geysers and Hot Springs
GIBRALTAR
Rock of Gibraltar
GIFTED CHILDREN
Gifted Ones
GLASS MANUFACTURE
Glass
Glass From the Old to the New
Through Research
GLASS PAINTING AND STAINING
Making a Stained Glass Window
GLENN JOHN HERSHEL
Why Explore Space
GOD
God in Nature
GOGH VINCENT VAN
Vincent Van Gogh
GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON SUITE
Grand Canyon
GRANT ULYSSES SIMPSON
U S Grant An Improbable Hero
105

GREAT BRITAIN
Picture of Britain
Road to Canterbury
GREAT LAKES
Locks of Sault Sainte Marie
GREECE
Aged Land
GREETING CARDS
Wendys Christmas
GROOMING PERSONAL
Good Grooming for Girls
Hair Care
Make Up
Posture
Wardrobe
GULF STATES
Gulf Coast The Souths Land of
Opportunity
HANDICRAFT
Crafts of the Fire
Design in Silver
Enameling on Copper
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Hawaii USA
Kionis Poi Pounder
HEALTH EEUCATION
Journey in Health
HEART
Doctor Examines Your Heart
BEIFETZ JASCHA
Trio
HEMINGWAY ERNEST
Hemingway
HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS
Himalaya Life on the Roof of
the World
Tibetan Traders
HINDUISM
Four Religions
Hinduism
HISTORIC HOUSES ETC
George Mason of Gunston Hall
Jefferson the Architect
Williamsburg Restored
White House Past and Present
HITLER ADOLPH
Twisted Cross
HOLLAND See NETHERLANDS
HONESTY
The Test
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Free Port
HORSES
Horse Farm
Pony Penning on Chincoteague
White Mane
HOUSES
What is a House
HOUSING
Baltimore Plan
106HUMAN RELATIONS
Office Etiquette
Office Teamwork
HUNTING
African Big Game
IMPRESSIONISM ART
Impressionism
INDIA
India Introduction to its History
New India
INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA
Loons Necklace
Monument Valley
Navajo A People Between Two Worlds
Spirit of the White Mountains
Totems
INDONESIA
Letter from Indonesia
Indonesia New Nation of Asia
INSECTS
Ladybird Story
Poisons Pests and People
Part I Part II
INSECTICIDES
Poisons Pests and People
Part I Part II
INSTALMENT PLAN
Credit and Loans
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Expanding World Relationships
Food and People
International Atom
Man in the Twentieth Century
One World Or None
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION continued
Quest For Tomorrow
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Planning our Foreign Policy
World Affairs Are Your Affairs
World Trade for Better Living
IRIS Plant
How to Grow Iris
ISRAEL State
Israel Middle East Neighbor
ITALY
Italian Interludes
Proud Citadel
ITURBI JOSE
Jose Iturbi Pianist
JAPAN
Japan
Japan Harvests the Sea
Japanese Family
Japans Art From the Land
Japans New Family Patterns
JEFFERSON THOMAS
Jefferson the Architect
Thomas Jefferson
JESUS CHRIST
He is Risen
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
The Nativity
Prince of Peace
The Resurrection First Easter
JEWELRY
Design in Silver
Enameling on Copper
107JEWS SOCIAL LIFE AND CUSTOMS
LEADERSHIP
Days Work
Home
JOB
Book of Job
JUGOSLAVIA See YUGOSLAVIA
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Children in Trouble
The Search Wayne University
Vandalism
Why Vandalism
What About Juvenile Delinquency
KELLER HELEN
Helen Keller in Her Story
KENNEDY JACQUELINE BOUVIER
Tour of the White House with
Mrs John F Kennedy
KENNEDY JOHN FITZGERALD
John Fitzgerald Kennedy 19171963
KINGMAN DONG
Dong Kingman
LANDSCAPE GARDENING
Landscaping for the Future
LAPLAND
People of the Reindeer
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK
Lassen Volcanic National Park
LAW ENFORCEMENT
FBI
How to Conduct a Discussion
Organizing Discussion Groups
LEATHER WORK
Saddlemaker The
LEE ROBERT EDWARD
Robert E Lee A background study
Lee the Virginian
LEGISLATION
State Legislature
LEONARDO DA VINCI
Leonardo Da Vinci
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS
Story that Couldnt be Printed
LIBRARIANS
Key to a Future
LIBRARIES
Books and People the Wealth Within
Books for Beaver River
Common Heritage
Fifth Freedom
Help Yourself
Key to a Future
Know Your Library
Lets Visit School Libraries
The Librarian
Library Adventure
Library is a Place Where
Library of Congress
Library on Wheels
Opportunity Unlimited
Story of a Book
LIBRARIES INSTRUCTIONS IN USE
Know Your Library
108
LIBRARY PUBLICITY
Opportunity Unlimited
LINCOLN ABRAHAM
Abraham Lincoln a background study
Face of Lincoln
LIVINGSTONE DAVID
Eavid Livingstone
LOANS
Credit and Loans
LOCOMOTIVES
Railroad Rhythms
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Story
LUTHER MARTIN
Martin Luther
MAINE
Time of Wonder
MARCEAU MARCEL
Pantomimes Marcel Marceau
MARIF ANIMALS
Mysteries of the Deep
Underwater Adventure
MARINE BIOLOGY
Eetveen the Tides
MARINEIAND FLORIDA
Undervater Adventure
MARRIAGE
Choosing for Happiness
It Takes all Kinds
Marriage Today
Meaning of Engagement
This Charming Couple
Whos Boss
MARRIAGE MIXED
One Love Conflicting Faiths
MARSHALL JOHN
John Marshall
MARSHES
Marshes of the Mississippi
MASKS Plays
Mask of Comedy
MASON GECRGE
George Mason of Gunston Hall
MATISSE HENRI
Henri Matisse
MENTAL HEALTH
Anger at Work
Feeling of Hostility
Feeling of Rejection
Overdependency
What is Conscience
MENTAL ILLNESS
Bitter Welcome
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
Eternal Children
109MEIECROLCGY
Great Weather Mystery
MEXICO
Mexico Land of Color and Contrast
Taxco Village of Art
MEXICO CITY
Mexico City Pattern for Progress
MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI
Michelangelo and His Art
MIDDLE AGES
Medieval World
MIDDLE EAST See NEAR EAST
MIGRANT LABOR
Backbreaking Leaf
MINERALOGY
Minerals and Rocks
MISSIONARIES
David Livingstone
Empty Shoes
MISSIONS FOREIGN
Empty Shoes
People Without Fear
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Marshes of the Mississippi
MOBILES Sculpture
Make a Mobile
MOBS
Due Process of Lav Denied
MOHAMMEDANISM
Crescent and the Cross
Four Religions
Islam
Mohammedan World Beginning and
Growth
MONUMENT VALLEY
Monument Valley
MOROCCO
Blue Men of Morocco
MOSES ANNA MARY Robertson
Grandma Moses
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Mount Rainier National Park
MOUNT VERNON VIRGINIA
Mount Vernon in Virginia
MOVING PICTURE ART FORM
Adventures of
Carnival
The Chairy Tale
Fiddle De Dee
The Golden Fish
Happy Anniversary
The Interview
Moonbird
Night in a Pet Shop
Toot Whistle Plunk Boom
Song of the Prairie
MUSEUMS
American Museum
MUSIC
Brass Choir
Carnival
Christmas Carols
Conducting Good Music
110
MUSIC continued
NATURAL HISTORY
Fiddle Be Dee
Grand Canyon
Hymn of the Nations
Immortal Bizet
Jose Iturbi
Lets All Sing Together
Listening to Good Music
Merry Christmas
Music in America
Music of Williamsburg
Percussion Group
Peter and the Wolf
Playing Good Music
Silent Night
Song of Christmas
String Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Trio
Toot Whistle Plunk Boom
Woodwind Choir
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Brass Choir
Listening to Good Music
Percussion Group
Playing Good Music
String Choir
Woodwind Choir
NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES
Geysers and Hot Springs
Glacier Park
Glacier Park and the Canadian Rockies
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Monument Valley
Mount Rainier National Park
Quetico
Yellowstone
Yosemite End of the Rainbow
Zion National Park
NATIONAL SOCIALISM
Natures Strangest Creatures
NATURAL RESOURCES
Arteries of Life
Conservation Road
Food and People
Forest Conservation
Heritage We Guard
Seeds of Destruction
Yours is the Land
NATURE STUDY
Bear Country
Beaver Dam
Beaver Valley
Between the Tides
Birth of a Florida Key
Ladybird Story
Quetico
Time of Wonder
Water Birds
NEAR EAST
Problems of the Middle East
Mohammedan World Beginnings and
Growth
Israel Middle East Neighbor
NETHERLANDS
Stories of Holland Background for
Reading
NEW YORK CITY
This is New York
NIGERIA
Africa Awakens Modern Nigeria
Challenge in Nigeria
Hoaxters
Twisted Cross
NOVA SCOTIA
Stowaway
111NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Atomic Energy
NURSES AND NURSING
Hcme Nursing Fundamentals
CCEAN
Japan Harvests the Sea
Mysteries of the Deep
Science of the Sea
OFFICE WORK
Office Courtesy
Office Etiquette
Office Teamwork
OLD AGE
Adventure in Maturity
Golden Age
Place to Live
Proud Years
Retire to Life
Yellow Leaf
OREGON TRAIL
Children of the Wagon Train
Oregon Trail
OUTDOOR LIFE
Family Afoot in the Yukon
Land of the Pink Snow
Quetico
OVERLAND JOURNEYS TO THE PACIFIC
Children of the Wagon Train
PAINTING
Brush Techniques
Discovering Perspective
Dong Kingman
Expressionism
French School of Painting
Grandma Moses
PAINTING continued
Graphic Elements in Landscape
Henri Matisse
Mountain Farm
Oriental Erushwork
Rembrandt
Rubens
Velasquez
Vincent Van Gogh
PAINTING GOTHIC
Caravaggio and the Baroque
PAKISTAN
Pakistan Its Land and People
PALESTINE
Days work
The Home
JerusalemThe Holy City
PANAMA CANAL
Panama Canal Gateway to the World
PANTOMIMES
Chairy Tale
Pantomimes Marcel Marceau
PARABLES
Prodigal Son
PARAGUAY
Paraguay A New Frontier
PARENT AND CHILD
Families First
Family Circles
Human Growth
Who Should Decide
PARICUTIN
Volcano
112HHMMMMMNN
MBMM
MM
PARIS
Paris City of Art
Paris on the Seine
PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE
Mr Chairman Fundamentals of
Parliamentary Law
Parliamentary Procedure
Speech Conducting a Meeting
PATRIOTISM
Man Without a Country
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Office Teamwork
PERSPECTIVE
Discovering Perspective
PERU
Peru People of the Andes
Peru Upper Amazon Region
PETS
Night in a Pet Shop
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Philippines Nation of Islands
Philippines Today
Republic of the Philippines
PIATIGORSKY GREGOR
Trio
PILGRIMS
The Pilgrims
PIRATES
Haunts of Pirates
PLANTS
Secrets of the Plant World
POLAND
Poland The Land and the People
Poland and the Soviet Power
Eackground to Recent History
POLICE
Witness to an Accident
POLIOMYELITIS
Victory over Polio
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Pressure Groups
POLITICS PRACTICAL
Pressure Groups
Voting Procedures
PONY EXPRESS
Pony Express
POPULATION
Food and People
PORTUGAL
Portugal
POSTAL SERVICE
Pony Express
POSTERS
Poster Making Design and Technique
POTTERY
Colour in Clay
Crafts of the Fire
Peter and the Potter
113PRINTING
RELIGION
Love of Books
Wendys Christinas Card
PROHIBITED BOOKS
Freedom to read
Sound of a Stone
PROSPECTING
The Search Colorado School of Mines
Uranium Prospecting
PUPPETS AND PUPPET PLAYS
Hello Pirro
Honest Woodsman
Legend of the Pied Piper
Princess and the Dragon
Puss in Boots
Simple Hand Puppets
QUACKS AND QUACKERY
Quacks and Nostrums
QUETICO PROVINCIAL PARK
Quetico
RADIATION
Radiation
RAILROADS TRAINS
Railroad Rhythms
Toccata for Toy Trains
READING
They All Learn to Read
REDWOOD
Redwood Trees
REINDEER
People of the Reindeer
Holy Land
The Home
In God We Trust
Jerusalem The Holy City
Jordan Valley
Life of Christ
Life of Christ in Art
Frirxe of Peace
People WithoutFear
Shield of Faith
RELIGIBNS
Buddhism
Crescent and the Cross
Four Religions
Himduism
Islam
Major Religions of the World
Mohammedan World Beginnings
and Growth
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For Every Child
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN
Rembrandt 16061669
RENAISSANCE
Renaissance
Renaissance Durer
REPRODUCTION
From Generation to Generation
REPUBLICS
Communist Accent on Youth
RESPIRATION ARTIFICIAL
No Time to Spare
That Ttcy May Live
114 I
RETIREMENT
Adventure in Maturity
Golden Age
Retire to Life
RHINE RIVER
The Rhine
RHODESIA
Victoria Falls The Smdke That
Thunders
RICE
Mahnomen Harvest of the North
ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT
Litterbug
ROCKETS Aeronautics
History and Development of the Rocket
Rockets How They Work
ROCKS
Minerals and Rocks
Rockhound
ROCKY MOUNTAINS CANADA
Glacier Park and the Canadian
Rockies
ROME City
Italian Interludes
Rome The City Eternal
ROOSEVELT FRANKLIN DELANO
F D R Third Term to Pearl Harbor
ROPES
How to Grow Roses
RUBBER
Amazon Family
RUBENS PETER PAUL
Rubens
RUBENSTEIN ARTUR
Trio
RUSSIA
Nightmare in Red
Russia
Russian Life Today Inside
the Soviet Union
Soviet Union The Land and the
People
SAFETY EDUCATION
Human Factor in Driving
Missing Witness
My Pops a Lineman
Once UpOn a Bicycle
Small Craft Safety
What Made Sammy Speed
You Can Take It with You
SAHARA DESERT
Blue Men of Morocco
Life in the Sahara
ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY
St Lawrence Seaway
SAMOA
Samoa
SAMPLES PAUL
Mountain Farm
115SAN FRANCISCO
Notes on the Port of St Francis
San Francisco Story of a City
SAN DEURG CARL
Gsrl Sandburg
SANTA CLAUS
Christmas Visitor
Visit to Santa
SATELLITES ARTIFICIAL
Earth Satellites Explorers of
Outer Space
Exploring hy Satellite
SAULT SAINTE MARIE CANALS
Locks of Sault Sainte Marie
SCANDINAVIA
Tale of the Fiords
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Dropout The
SCOTLAND
Scottish Rhapsody
Scotland Dances
SCULPTURE
Art of Metal Sculpture
Face of Lincoln
Plaster Sculpture in Color
Rise of Greek Art
SEALS Animals
Seal Island
SEASHORE
SEAWEED See ALGAE
SEQUOIA
Redwood Trees
SEX INSTRUCTION
From Generation to Generation
Human Growth
SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM
Shakespeares Theater The
Globe Playhouse
SHAW GEORGE BERNARD
George Bernard Shaw
SHAWN TED
Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn
SHEPHERDS
Morning Star
SICILY
Sicily Island of Memory
SKIN DIVING
Breath of Life
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Wastage of Human Resources
SOCIAL SERVICE
World Without End
SOCIOLOGY
Four Families
SOIL CONSERVATION
Between the Tides 116 Dust Bowl The River
SOIL CONSERVATION continued
Seeds of Destruction
This Vital Earth
Valley of the Tennessee
Yours is the Land
SOILS
Birth of the Soil
SOUTH AMERICA
South America
SOUTHERN STATES
Southeastern States
SPACE FLIGHT
Earth SatellitesExplorers of
Outer Space
Exploring by Satellite
First Man into Space
History and Development of the
Rocket
Man in Space
Race for Space
Why Explore Space
SPAIN
Spain Three of its Faces
Spain Land of Tradition and
Promise
Village of Spain
SPAIN HISTORY CIVIL WAR 19361939
War in Spain
ST DENIS RUTH
Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn
STORIES See CHILDRENS STORIES
STRATFORDONAVON
StratfordonAvon
SUEZ CANAL
Suez Canal
SUN
Nearest Star
SURREALISM
Surrealism
SWIMMING
Breast Stroke
SWITZERLAND
Switzerland
TEACHING
Teaching Teenagers Ahout Alcohol
Teenagers Will Read
TELESCOPES
Understanding our Universe
Story of Palomar
TENNESSEE
Common Heritage
Valley of the Tennessee
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Valley of the Tennessee
THAILAND
Siam
Thailands stream of life
THEATRE
Mask of Comedy
Pantomimes Marcel Marceau
Shakespeares Theatre The Globe
Playhouse
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Tibetan Trader
TIDES
Ocean Tides
TOEACCO
Backbreaking Leaf
TOSCANINI AETURO
Hymn of the Nations
TOTALITARIANISM
Hoaxters
TOTEMS AND TOTEMISM
Totems
TOYS
Toccata for Toy Trains
Visit to Santa
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Witness to an Accident
TRAPFING
Fur Country
Marshes of the Mississippi
TREES
Miracle of the Trees
Redwood Trees
TRIALS
Due Frocess of Lav Denied
TROPICS
Brazilian Rain Forest
TURKEY
Ataturk the Father of Modern
Turkey
Turkey Nation in Transition
TWAIN MARK
Mark Twain Background for His
Works
UNITED NATIONS
Charter of the United Nations
Pattern for Peace
We the Peoples
Workshop for Peace
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC
AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
World Without End
UNITED STATES
Mighty Fortress is Our God
U S CONSTITUTION
Bill of Rights
George Mason of Gunston Hall
Our Living Constitution
Servant of the People
US DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Declaration of Independence
George Mason of Gunston Hall
Our Living Declaration of Indepen
dence
US FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
F B I
US HISTORY
John Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
118US HISTORY CIVIL WAR
Abraham Lincoln A background
Study
Civil War
Civil War Its Background and
Causes
In God We Trust
Lee The Virginian
Robert E Lee A Background Study
Time Out of War
U S Grant An Improbable Hero
US HISTORY COLONIAL PERIOD
Pilgrims
Williamsburg Story of a Patriot
US HISTORY REVOLUTION
Williamsburg the Story of a
Patriot
US IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION
Golden Door
US NAVY
Seven Cities of Antarctica
US POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Bill of Rights
US SUPREME COURT
John Marshall
UNIVERSE
Universe
URANIUM
The Search Colorado School of
Mines Uranium Prospecting
VELASQUEZ DIEGO RODRIGUEZ DE SILVA Y
Velasquez
VENICE
Italian Interludes
VERMONT
Robert Frost
VICTORIA FALLS RHODESIA
Victoria Falls the Smoke That
Thunders
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
Merry Christmas
VOLCANOS
Mountain of Fire
Volcano
WASHINGTON D C CHURCHES
This is Our Heritage
WASHINGTON D C NATIONAL GALLERY
OF ART
Art in the Western World
Your National Gallery
WASHINGTON D C WHITE HOUSE
Tour of the White House with Mrs
John F Kennedy
White House Past and Present
WATER
Arteries of Life
WATER BIRDS
Water Birds
WATER COLOR PAINTING
Brush Techniques
Oriental Brushwork
119VFATFFR FORECASTING
Great Weather Mystery
WHALING
Whales and Whalermen
WILD FLOWERS
Alpine Wildflowers
WILD LIFE CONSERVATION
Rainbow Valley
WILLIAMS ROGER
Roger Williams Founder of Rhode
Island
WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA
Flower Arrangements of Colonial
Williamsburg
Music of Williamsburg
Williamsburg Restored
Williamsburg The Story of a
Patriot
WILSON THOMAS WOODROW
Woodrow Wilson Spokesman for
Tomorrow
WIT AND HUMOR
Happy Anniversary
My Financial Career
WITNESSES
Witness to an Accident
WOMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN
Women on the March
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Women on the March
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
World Affairs Are Your Affairs
WORLD WAR 19111918 See EUROPEAN
WAR 1911918
WORLD WAR 1939195
FDR Third Term to Pearl Harbor
Second World War Allied Victory
Second World War Triumph of the
Axis
Twisted Cross
World War II Prologue USA
WRIGHT FRANK LLOYD
Frank Lloyd Wright
WRIGHT ORVILLE
Day Man Flew
WRIGHT WILBUR
Day Man Flew
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Geysers and Hot Springs
Yellowstone
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Yosemite End of the Rainbow
YUGOSLAVIA
Yugoslavia
YUKON TERRITORY
Family Afoot in the Yukon
ZENGER PETER
Story that Couldnt be Printed
ZION NATIONAL PARK
Zion National Park
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
Zoo
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