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Crystals (1958)

Crystals (1958) Explains how crystals are formed and why they are shaped as they are. Considers their actual growth under a microscope, how they may be grown, and the relation of these phenomena to the concept of atoms. From the PSSC Physics series. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. crystals-1958

We Make A Fire (1948)

We Make A Fire (1948) Three children on a picnic learn the process of fire making and the principles involved. The dangers from fire and methods of control are shown. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. we-make-a-fire-1948

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca)

My Name Is Durham (1949 ca) Wow! Shows downtown and Duke campus, but is mostly a pitch for the Red Feather Community Chest – Assoc of the Blind, Girl Scouts, Family Service, John Avery Boys Club, Boy Scouts, YWCA, Durham Nursery School, YMCA, Wright Refuge, Salvation Army, etc. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. my-name-is-durham-1949-ca

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966)

Selling One Guy Named Larry (1966) Discusses workshops and training for the mentally retarded. Shows mentally retarded persons employed on an equal basis with their co-workers and receiving equal compensation. More demeaning to the “normal” workers. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. selling-one-guy-named-larry-1966

Health In Our Community (1958)

Health In Our Community (1958) Dramatizes the work of the Department of Health in dealing with unsanitary living conditions, accidents, contagious disease and the danger of contaminated foods. Stresses the teamwork between public health personnel and private medical doctors. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. health-in-our-community-1958

Peace Loving Switzerland (1958)

Peace Loving Switzerland (1958) Presents the story of Switzerland’s contribution to world peace. Discusses her mountainous frontiers, the advantages to other countries of her neutrality, the international banking center, the haven for political refugees and Swiss ability to get along with others. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. peace-loving-switzerland-1958

Housefly, The (1958)

Housefly, The (1958) Describes the life history of the house fly, showing larva, pupa, and adult. Through motion photomicrographs shows the fly’s structure. Discusses the dangerous habits, rapidity of breeding, and methods of control of this common insect. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. housefly-the-1958

Push Buttons And People

Push Buttons And People (1960s) alter Reuther, president of the UAW, states organized labor’s position on the issues of automation and its impact on employment before a Senatorial committee. Mr. Reuther’s comments are interspersed with scenes of automobile plants and workers picketing. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. push-buttons-and-people

Trout to Dream About

Trout to Dream About A man describes a surreal dream he has about a fishing trip to his wife. All to sell aluminum foil, we guess.. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. trout-to-dream-about

Ways To Better Conversation (1950)

Ways To Better Conversation (1950) Likens a good conversation to a volleyball game. Considers the requirements of a good conversation-courtesy, contributing, following the subject and careful listening. Explains how conversational skills can be improved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. ways-to-better-conversation-1950

Hospitals For Disaster

Hospitals For Disaster The film discusses the concept and execution of packaged disaster hospitals in case of atomic attack or natural disaster. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. You can purchase this film on DVD and help support the A/V Geeks effort to share these forgotten works with the world. Visit http://www.avgeeks.com for more details. hospitals-for-disaster

Safety With Animals (1961)

Safety With Animals (1961) Shows how to approach and handle animals, both wild and domestic, with an emphasis on dogs and horses. Surveys the general field of safety around animals pointing out the need for knowledge and skill, the dangers in handling wild animals and how to handle trained animals. A small boy’s reaction to […]