Traces the development of machine power in the United States from 1850. Explains that the country’s mastery of machine power has enabled it to achieve great production, a large income and a high living standard. Educational film about economics, making the point that a healthyeconomy depends on vigorous use of new technology. Interesting asa period [...]

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Depicts the culture of old Louisiana, including such aspects as slavery on cotton and cane plantations, the prevailing French language, Mississippi River trade, education, religion and music.
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Marionette puppet version of the tale about a little man who grants a miller’s daughter the gift of spinning straw into gold. She learns that such a gift comes at a high price. Thanks to Blake Motz for donating this film to the A/V Geeks Archive.
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Paranoid film about the history of Communism made during the peak of the Cold War. Part of the “Are Your Ready For Service” film series – shown to young men to prepare them for being drafted in the military service.

not in FSL. ILLUSTRATES THE VARIETY OF 3 DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS THAT CAN BE MADE OUT OF PAPER & CARDBOARD.

SHOWS AN ORGANIZATION IN DELIBERATION, ILLUSTRATING OFFICER’S DUTIES, ORDER OF BUSINESS, HOW TO INTRODUCE MOTIONS, BOTH MAINS & SUBSIDIARY & OTHER PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES. A STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING IS PICTURED SHOWING USE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE.

TELLS OF PAPERMAKING FROM THE FOREST TO THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

Presents the story of water-supply in the American community. Explains both the sources of water, including the hydrological cycle and the techniques of water treatment. Discusses the causes of water-supply crises and illustrates experiments for meeting shortages. Concludes with suggestions as to what the average citizen can do to assure an abundant supply of safe [...]

from SWV description: Pick-Up (1944, b&w), an Official Training Film of the U.S. Army, chronicles the sorry fate of Corporal John Green who, after waiting six months for a furlough, meets nice girl Ann at a train station and, apparently, does her in a park. Five days later, the Corporal’s caught a fine dose and [...]