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A is for Atom (1953)

From the General Electric Excursions in Science series. Presents in lay terms what an atom is, how energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peace-time uses of atomic energy and the by-products of nuclear fission. Director: Carl Urbano. Associate Producer: George Gordon. Story by: True Boardman. Art Direction: Gerald Nevius, Lew Keller. Production […]

Science and Superstition

Common beliefs from the world of superstition, compared with scientifically tested ideas, illustrate similarities and differences between science and superstition. Both resulted from a desire to understand nature. But science offers a different way of thinking, in which there are clear definitions and careful testing before conclusions are made. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. science-and-superstition

House I Live In, The (1945)

Advocacy film commissioned by the civil rights organization to discourage ethnic and racial prejudice. Caught in a dispute that assumes ethnic dimensions, a group of boys find common interests through the intervention of Frank Sinatra, who tells a story and sings two songs Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. house-i-live-in-the-1945

Told By a Tooth (1939)

Illustrates the four points of a balanced dental hygiene program. Stresses proper nutrition, exercise of the teeth and gums, correct use of the tooth brush, and periodic visits to the dentist. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. told-by-a-tooth-1939

Case Of The Inhabitable Habitat

Why? Files: Case Of The Inhabitable Habitat – NASA; Langley Research Center The treehouse detectives investigate the planet Mars and habitats found on Earth in order to design a habitat suitable for Mars. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. case-of-the-inhabitable-habitat

STS-73 Crew Training, Part B: EVA Prep

STS-73 Crew Training, Part B: EVA Prep – NASA This 7-minute video shows astronauts from STS-73 being prepped for their EVA. The video mostly shows them putting on the required spacesuits. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sts-73-crew-training-part-b-eva-prep

Apollo 9 : space duet of Spider Gumdrop

Apollo 9 : space duet of Spider Gumdrop Offers a view of the Apollo 9 astronauts before, during and after their Earth orbital mission. Presents a pictorial record of the training, launch, and rendezvous of the command module (Gumdrop) and the lunar module (Spider), and the return and recovery of the crew. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for […]

Fight For Better Schools(1949)

Shows how interested citizens like those of Arlington County, Virginia, are able by working together to effect legislation and revitalize the public schools. Also describes the struggles to improve education in Arkansas, in Delaware, and in Long Island. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. fight-for-better-schools1949

Basic Physics Of The Atomic Bomb (1951)

One of a series of motion pictures produced for general information on the subject of atomic weapons defense. From golf to atoms, a mostly animated introduction to atomic reactions in weapons applications. Includes a few brief color shots of Hiroshima. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. basic-physics-of-the-atomic-bomb-1951

Flowers At Work

Uses animation and time-lapse photography in describing cross-pollination, self-pollination and fertilization. Discusses special pollination devices and describes the part played by insects. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. flowers-at-work

Pitch In

Comedy genius Jonathan Winters (R.I.P.) and his cast of characters convince kids to keep America beautiful by pitching their litter into trash cans. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. pitch-in