Shows the Spanish influence on American dress, language, customs, architecture and religion. Uses a map to show the spread of Spanish settlements from Florida to California. 00:20:59:00 Color 1948ws Spanish influenced residence, mailman delivers package,girl opens box and finds Spanish doll00:21:44:00 Color 1948cu DISSOLVE to reveal fashion models wearing Spanish costumes00:22:03:00 Color 1948cu Spanish names, [...]

Explains that all sound originates in vibrating objects and illustrates the three general types of vibrating sound sources. Describes the major characteristics of sound waves and demonstrates the principal auditory differences between sounds. Sound Waves and Their Sources; ; Contents. Sources of sounds and characteristics of sound waves, shown by means of oscilloscopes and animated [...]

VARIATIONS FOUND IN STEEL RULES, TYPES OF SCALES FOUND ON THEM & THEIR PROPER USAGE, & PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERRING MEASUREMENTS BY MEANS OF CALIPERS & DIVIDERS.

Depicts how the changing seasons affect life on the farm. Shows planting of crops, returning of migrating birds, moths emerging from cocoons, and trees and flowers bursting into bloom. Color 1947Two children on farm see flora & fauna spawn in springtime.00:19:11:00 Color 1947ms / cs Pussy willows / branch of Pussy Willow flowers calledCatkins00:19:22:00 Color [...]

High school students contemplate beginning of their military service and agree to prepare. They hope to receive assistance from recruiting literature, current magazines, newspapers, school counselors, pastors, ex-servicemen and other sources. “The great struggle of our times — the struggle between freedom and tyranny, between Democracy and Communism — is a serious, deadly struggle….Your [...]

Illustrates fundamental principles involved in correct reading habits and shows how to develop reading speed.

if 2nd, renewed. Presents the five rules for good spelling–hear, see, repeat, write and check the work. Educational film about spelling. A boy’s article for the schoolnewspaper is rejected due to spelling errors. As he sits alone inthe classroom, a disembodied voice provides him with spelling tips.01:18:08:00 B/W 1947vs Classroom scenes, various: Female teacher addresses [...]

Portrays mining operations in the lead belt of southeast Missouri–the crushing of ore, smelting, refining and other steps in the production of pig lead.

Re-enacts the events leading to the discovery of America by Columbus. Portrays Columbus’ life from boyhood to the time when he landed on the tiny island of San Salvador on October 12, 1492. Presents in dramatized form incidents from the life of Christopher Columbus, including his boyhood, his great interest in ships, his many attempts [...]