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Abacus (1958)
Shows how to use the open-end abacus. Discusses the history of the decimal number system and principles of its use, such as grouping in addition, regrouping in subtraction and comparison of number values. Great UNIVAC footage a Man in veil/shawl counting with rocks, kids using abacus/coins/pointer and wooden discs. Help us get more films like […]
The Candy Snatchers Radio Spots
I found this 1/4 in open reel promo tape for the film “The Candy Snatchers” – a dastardly dark film screened by the folks at Cinema Overdrive last year. Think “Fargo” but without the accents and if it was done as a 70s TV detective show.. The promo tape box is appropriately dirty and scummy… […]
AVGeeks Digitizing Fundraiser
We wanna digitize 100 miles (over 240 hours, around 1000 films) of 16mm film from the A/V Geeks archive and make them freely available online! For more info: http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/avgeeks100miles avgeeks-digitizing-fundraiser
[High School Institute – Super Hippie]
An early 1970s youth film workshop. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287182 high-school-institute-super-hippie
On Every Hand (1970)
Informs students how to escape serious hand injury from commonly used but potentially dangerous equipment such as shearing devices, fans, drills and presses. Concludes with a poignant reminder of the importance of our hands. Produced in conjunction with the National Safety Council. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, […]
Rumpelstilskin (1949)
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. Contact footage@avgeeks.com regarding stock footage usage License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287168 rumpelstilskin-1949
Plantation System In Southern Life (1950)
Describes how the plantation system affected the economic and social patterns of the South before the Civil War, and how the lingering effects of this system are in evidence today. Recreates life on a typical plantation dominated by one crop–cotton. For stock footage inquiries, contact footage@avgeeks.com License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287169 plantation-system-in-southern-life-1950
Colonial Expansion (1942)
Shows the trend of expansion in North America from 1492 to the Revolutionary War, traces economic development in the various colonies, and analyzes the political significance of each major phase of the expansion to 1763. Includes animated maps to explain the struggle for dominance by the English, French and Spanish . For stock footage inquiries, […]
Planter of colonial Virginia (1940)
Presents a picture of the physical and social environment in the Virginia Colony immediately preceding the Revolutionary War. Portrays representative aspects of life on plantation, and in Williamsburg, the political and social center of the colony. Considers aspects of salvery; methods of manufacture and transportation; practices in medicine and penology; and the architecture, costumes and […]
Life And Times Of The Iron Horse (1959)
Deals with the period of American history between 1830 to 1870. Illustrates the need for and the development of the steam locomotive and steel rails, culminating in a transcontinental railroad.. For stock footage inquiries, contact footage@avgeeks.com License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287172 life-and-times-of-the-iron-horse-1959
Potato Festival Elizabeth City, NC 1951-52 Pt1
Amateur film footage of Potato Festival parade Elizabeth City, NC 1951-52 and other events. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded by the A/V Geeks thanks to contributions to this project: http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/avgeeks100miles potato-festival-elizabeth-city-nc-1951-52-pt1