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Scandals

Description: This video was created from a digitized 35 mm filmstrip and vinyl record used by the National Republican Congressional Committee in their campaign for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon in the 1952 presidential election. The presentation tallies cases of "dishonesty and corruption" under President Harry S. Truman in the departments Agriculture, Internal Revenue Services, Defense, Justice, Commerce, State, Treasury, and Interior. The presentation also discusses scandal and corruption in theā€¦ more
Date: 1952
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: National Republican Congressional Committee
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The Seven Wonders of Wool

Description: A film of Dorothy Burgess educating consumers on the seven wonders of wool: its wrinkle resistance, its absorbancy, its insulating properties, its "dye affinity," its heat and flame resistance, the way it's "easy to handle," and its durability.
Date: unknown
Duration: 20 minutes 26 seconds
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The Seven Wonders of Wool

Description: A film of Dorothy Burgess educating consumers on the seven wonders of wool: its wrinkle resistance, its absorbancy, its insulating properties, its "dye affinity," its heat and flame resistance, the way it's "easy to handle," and its durability. These are described as selling points during a sales training session.
Date: unknown
Duration: 21 minutes 27 seconds
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Shooting Straight with Tim Holt

Description: Film of Tim Holt educating his young friend, Porky, on guns and gun safety. Part two covers sighting techniques, target practice, and techniques for loading a Kentucky Rifle. Includes a brief history of the John James Audobon and the habitate of a variety of birds.
Date: 1953
Duration: 13 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
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Shooting Straight with Tim Holt

Description: Film of Tim Holt educating his young friend, Porky, on guns and gun safety. Part one covers the history of rifle use by early American settlers, including Buffalo Bill, and displays a matchlock rifle and a Springfield breechloading rifle.
Date: 1953
Duration: 13 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
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Snowbirds

Description: From the filmmaker guide: "An impressionistic portrait of the thousands of older Americans who travel from their homes in the North to spend the winter in trailer parks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas."
Date: 1982
Duration: 11 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Merrim, Andrea G.
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The Story of North Texas State University (MP 232.c2)

Description: This promotional film created by the United Students of North Texas Senate tells the story of life at North Texas State University (NTSU) from the time a student arrives on campus through graduation with exploration of the various academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities available to students. The film begins with aerial footage of the Dallas Expressway, the Denton County courthouse, and the NTSU campus. The narrator introduces the viewer to the processes of registration, moving intoā€¦ more
Date: 1963
Duration: 19 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: North Texas State University
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Warner Bros. stars arrive for opening of "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Description: This film from Universal Newsreels shows the stars of the motion picture "Gold Diggers of 1933" arriving in San Francisco for the film premiere at the Paramount Theater to the music of "We're in the Money" and "Pettin' in the Park." Mayor Angelo J. Rossi presents the keys to the city to the actors. Actress Glenda Farrell is appointed Mayor for the day and Actors Joe E. Brown and Warren William are named as Chief of Police and Fire Chief. Other stars of the film listed on the Paramount marqueeā€¦ more
Date: 1933
Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Universal Newspaper Newsreel
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Watson Wakes Up

Description: A film about a man named Walter Watson. Walter can barely seem to make ends meet until he realizes the secret to financial stability: saving money.
Date: 1946
Duration: 17 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Mathews, Norman; Herman, Justin; Knox, Gordon & Jason, Will
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What is Modern Art?

Description: Filmed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Vladimir Sokoloff introduces a young woman to some examples of modern art by Picasso, Chagall, Dali, and others and explains the motivations behind some of the techniques developed by the artists.
Date: 1948
Duration: 20 minutes 01 second
Creator: Brentano, Felix; Riethof, William & Samuels, Spencer
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The World of Computers and You

Description: This educational film produced by East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University - Commerce), informs viewers about careers in electronic data processing, applications of data processing and computer science in different industries, and the demand for people trained in computer science. The film concludes by informing viewers how they can achieve personal satisfaction in their professions.
Date: 1978
Duration: 22 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: East Texas State University
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Your Fair Share

Description: This film represents an appeal for donations to the Newark, N.J. area Community Service Association. Presents the stories of individuals with health or social problems who need assistance and then suggests community programs that could help.
Date: 1956
Duration: 13 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Carey, Macdonald; Rodakiewicz, Henwar & Turner, Howard
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