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New Horizons (1948)

The “story of a new South whose roots are embedded deep in the honored tradition of the old.” Shows the economy of the Southeast, white and African American workers, cities, and daily life, all in the context of railroad business and operations. Producer and Director: Carl Dudley. Script: Herman Boxer. We digitized and uploaded this […]

At the End of the Rainbow (1946)

Sponsored film promoting ultraviolet light: its history, physics and health-giving properties. 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. at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-1946

Southern Highlanders (1947)

PRESENTS MAJESTY OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA & TENNESSEE. HANDICRAFTS, DANCES & FOLK MUSIC OF PEOPLE OF REGION ARE SHOWN. 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. southern-highlanders-1947

Seeing London (1920s)

Burton Holmes Film Reels of Travel 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. seeing-london-1920s

Living Pages (ca 1935)

“Housekeeping still remains the most important business in the world.” “Each woman faces it singlehandedly.””She must know clothes, how to buy and how to make them.” “She must face death to bring children into the world.” Her relationship to her husband: “she must stir his ambition; pull him through failure; and keep success from hurting […]

[Gould can 5352-2: Presidio School Fire] 1912

Presidio School (San Francisco) fire / horsedrawn firetruck arrives / ladders placed to windows on third floor / firemen on ladders / firefighters climb down and truck leaves. Mostly all taken from LS of school We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions […]

Social Class in America (1957)

Shows the difference social class makes in the lives of three high school boys. Explains how one boy is able to raise his social status. 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 […]

Boy in Court (1940)

Shows in detail the workings of the juvenile court when a boy is brought before it. Begins with the snatching of a car by young delinquents & follows them to the release of one of the boys, after a year’s probation. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us […]

Pork People Like (1956)

Illustrates the different qualities of pork and shows how to acquire the best in meat purchases. Explains the importance of a “meat” type hog, with the necessary steps to raise it, and distinguishes it from the “fat” type. Instructs the housewife in the selection of good meat for her table. We digitized and uploaded this […]

Eskimos: Winter in Western Alaska (1950)

Typical activities of Alaskan Eskimo life throughout a long winter. Depicts the Eskimo’s dependence upon fish as a food supply and illustrates methods of obtaining fish. Portrays food, clothing, and household activities and shows methods of keeping warm. Reveals dangers incident to a seal hunt and ends with an authentic Eskimo dance. We digitized and […]

Monkeyland

Silent film. A nature film featuring monkeys. 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. monkeyland