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Homes for Veterans (1946)

Promotes solutions to post-World War II housing crisis. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. homes-for-veterans-1946

[See America First] 1931

“SEE AMERICA FIRST.” Actress Kay Gordon visits Oakland, California and is welcomed at airport. She then visits various businesses located in Oakland, including: Oakland Tribune newspaper; Cutter Bear; Lake Merritt; Paramount Beauty Salon; Bulwinkle’s Furs (woman models fur coat); American Trust Company (bank interior); Dr. Bullis, chiropractor; Clarence Saunders Stores; Heald’s Business College; Oakland Zoo; […]

Meats With Approval (1946)

Explains the purposes of the federal meat inspection program and how it helps to assure wholesome, clean meat for the consumer. Shows the steps of inspection from live animals through slaughterhouse and cannery, and explains how it is administered and what it means to the consumer in terms of health and safety. We digitized and […]

Crime of Korea, The (1950)

Presents a war correspondent’s reports on Korea after its liberation from Japan in 1945 and after communist destruction of the country and its people in 1950. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it […]

Miracle of the Can (ca 1956)

Shows history of can making in the U.S. Excellent footage of mass production and discussion of the growth of agribusiness. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. miracle-of-the-can-ca-1956