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Project Dugout (ca. 1960)

Lawrence Radiation Laboratory Technical Film Report, part-animated, showing underground nuclear detonation tests. 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. project-dugout-ca-1960

New Fuel for New England (a/b roll)

Bechtel Pipeline. Sponsored by Northeastern Gas Transmission Co. 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. new-fuel-for-new-england-a-b-roll

New Fuel for New England

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. new-fuel-for-new-england

School House in the Red (ca 1945)

A small town decides that it’s best to abandon direct control over its children’s education in favor of centralized school districting (i.e., abandoning it’s little schoolhouse for a large one full of goodies down the road). Directed and filmed by people with socialist leanings; lots of CUs of faces and many quiet, reflective moments. We […]

Your Town: A Story of America (1940)

As Jerry passes the local Manson factory, a crowd is gathered outside. He stops to see “the fun.” Someone on a soap box is shouting “down with this, and down with that” and then a stone is thrown through the factory window. Jerry would have gotten into the brawl that followed, but Mike, a policeman […]

You in Public Service: Good Grooming (1977)

Examines why well-groomed people are more likely to get jobs, keep jobs, and earn promotions. Uses animation and other techniques in giving advice on proper skin, nail, and hair care, care of mouth and teeth, good posture, the importance of neat, clean clothing, and choice of appropriate clothing and hairstyles. We digitized and uploaded this […]

Distant Drummer: A Movable Scene (1969)

Narrator: Robert Mitchum. Considers the use of hallucinogenic drugs by some of today’s young people. Includes visits with hippies in San Francisco, New Orleans, and New York. Explores the drug scene in London, Europe, the Middle East, and the High Himalayas. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us […]

You in Public Service : Applying for a Public Service Job (1977)

Examines the diversity of jobs held by local, State, and Federal public service employees. Discusses application procedures, ways to learn about job openings, what to do during an interview, and promotion policies. 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 […]

Wings for Doubting Thomas (1950s)

Promotional film about the Cessna personal aircraft. 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. wings-for-doubting-thomas-1950s

Story of a Forest Ranger, The (1954)

The work of a forest ranger: forest management, maintenance, fire suppression; an excellent firefighting sequence. 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. story-of-a-forest-ranger-the-1954

Inside Story of Modern Gasoline, The (1946)

Combination animation/live-action film showing how gasoline is refined and used. With striking images of gas stations, auto travel, and automobiles. 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. inside-story-of-modern-gasoline-the-1946