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Tunnels
Educational film about tunnels.
The Rhine
Scenic travelogue following the River Rhine from the origin point in the Swiss Alps to the end point in the Netherlands.
Seattle
An educational travelogue featuring Seattle, Washington and surrounding area.
Mardi Gras
Each year the carnival season begins on January 6 & ends on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday & the beginning of Lent. This presentation explores the origin and history of Mardi Gras in America and the extent of the festivities today. Included are customs & traditions, masquerade balls, street costumes & a variety of parades in both Mobile, Alabama & New Orleans. Originally shot on film.
A Wild and Impractical Scheme
CU demonic figurehead at bow of clipper ship; tilting TLS rigging of tall mast clipper, stop at flat crow's nest; MS old American flag with 15 stars flying from clipper, pan to several tall masts. Nice shot of rippling water, as seen through window of old canal boat sailing on river. MS two horses with reins & blinders pulling old buggy wagon, spoked yellow wooden wheels passing cam; TLS horses pulling carriage. MS two white-haired oxen pulling wagon loaded with timber. TLS stagecoach pulled by two horses in rural setting.
Railroad - One Nation...Indivisible
Details of citation issued by New York City to Erie Railroad in 1851. MS Iron Horse cowcatcher, tilt up.
Transcontinental Railroad
Panning LS desolate desert hills; diss to panning MS iron rail, railroad work camp & tents in BG. Nice MS old American flag w/20 stars flying from flagpole, blue sky BG. Good CU antique telegraph on table; MS men in 19th century clothing at table w/ telegraph.
Railroad - The Golden Age (1880 - 1916)
Comprehensive look at early steam engine locomotives, train stations and electric trains across North American. Film also highlights the travel industry sparked by the railroad system.
Steamboat A-Comin'
Master 869 - Tape 1 Part Two of Kaw Valley's three-part series on the history and importance of the Mississippi River. Many historical recreations (re-enactments). Originally shot on film.
The Pony Express
Educational film about the history of the Pony Express. Many historical reenactments of the Pony Express, cowboys riding American quarter horses through variety of seasons. Originally shot on film.
Wood
Wood: This educational film explores the origin and uses of wood, along with the responsibilities of preservation and reforestation. Originally shot on film. Segments filmed on location at Georgia-Pacific (GP): Bellingham WA, Buse Timber & Sales: Everett WA, American Furniture Galleries: Montgomery AL, Tillicum Village: Seattle WA, Camp 6 Logging Museum Defiance Point: Tacoma WA, Missouri Town 1855: Jackson County MO.
Glacier-Waterton Lakes - PT1
Glacier-Waterton Lakes: PT1 (Glacier National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park) Canada and the United States are represented in this historical and present-day overview of one of America's most remote national parks. It is a wilderness complete with tall mountains, dangling waterfalls, abundant flowers and wildlife, and "Going to the Sun Road," a spectacular winding road that cuts through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Originally shot on film.
We Proceeded On: The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
On-location footage, historical reenactments, journal excerpts, illustrations & maps comprise this educational document of the 8000 mile journey into the unexplored American West by Lewis and Clark. Many great scenic views of the landscape through which Lewis and Clark traversed. Originally shot on film.
Alaska
This educational production provides a thorough overview of the climate, geography, industry, recreation, transportation and history of America's 49th state, Alaska. Originally shot on film.
United States Senate Watergate Committee. Excerpt from Senator Sam Ervin opening remarks.
United States Senate Watergate Committee. Excerpt from Senator Sam Ervin opening remarks. Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. May 17, 1973. Use catalog # 514927 for complete opening statement.
Building at Illinois Institute of Technology
Building at Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL LS corner of modern, anonymous building on the IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) campus on sunny day; several angles.
Woman on Computer
Woman on Computer Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois Young woman working at Macintosh computer. Computer screen is not visible. CU of her face as she works on computer. CU of her hand as it moves the mouse. Shot over her shoulder with computer monitor visible.
Interview of IIT Student
Interview of IIT Student Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois Interviewer: What was Mies van der Rohe s philosophy? Student: Less is more Interviewer: Do you think that students here have learned a lesson from that kind of philosophy? Student: Well at least I ve learned a lesson in that, in a sense that you don t really have to look at the structure of the buildings, the gothic ornamentations Interviewer: Beyond the architecture, just the philosophy of the work. Student: Well, I guess you can look at it is that, in a sense you don t have to look at the structure of the buildings and that, more look at the diversity of people that are here Interviewer: I m looking more for, you know, its not the facility its more the students and the professors and less of the all the trappings that you see at other universities. Have students here learned a lesson from that kind of philosophy? Student: We have. Interviewer: I heard it explained that students teach themselves here and the professors are more like mentors. If that s the case, who is the best teacher on campus? Student: We are, as a student body. We teach each other. Interviewer: Who is the best of the student body? Student: I am, as a student. Interviewer: What do the professors do? Student: They get us along in our studies. They keep us on the right track. Interviewer: What is the benefit of that kind of an education? Student: It s more that we can use them, as well as using other students, to help us study. Interviewer: Do you ever daydream about technology? Student: along with my major, which is chemical engineering. Interviewer: What do you think about? Student: What do I think about? I think about trying to find ways, to make better, artificial organs, because I m Interviewer: Say that to me one more time? What do you think about? Student: Artificial organs. Interviewer: Say the whole sentence. What do you think about? Student: I think about artificial organs, in that Interviewer: You said, I think about new ways of developing it. What do you think about? Student: I think about new ways of developing artificial organs. Interviewer: Let me get it from you one more time, make sure its clean. What do you think about? Student: I think about new ways of developing artificial organs. Interviewer: Good.
Commuters During Rush Hour - Pedestrians
Commuters During Rush Hour - Pedestrians Chicago, Illinois
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Physics Labratory
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Physics Laboratory Chicago, Illinois
Architecture Design Class at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Architecture Design Class at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Chicago, Illinois General shot of Architecture Design Classroom. Long tables with students working. Some architectural models on the tables.
Man begins talking about Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Man begins talking about Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois
Student Draftsmen and Architects
Draftsmen and architects at work, working alone and together. Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois MS looking over the shoulder of a student working at a drafting table. CU of student's face as he is working at a drafting table. CU of hands drawing. Looking over the shoulder of student as he draws.
Students around conference table at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
Meeting, students, casual clothes, around conference table. Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, Illinois