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[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 […]

Manpower (1943)

The battle for industrial production in World War II brings Americans into factories. Training is provided and agencies are formed to help people into the right jobs. Women join the workforce and mechanical accommodations are made for them. Factories that previously made peacetime products re tool to make war materials We digitized and uploaded this […]

Our Community (1952)

Illustrates important community functions and services. Depicts police and fire protection, health safeguards, and park and recreational facilities. Points out how members of the community are interdependent. 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 […]

Rubber (1929)

Film details the tire making process. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. rubber-1929

Farther Faster Safer (1930s) A/B roll

Made for Pennzoil Company to show the evolution of transportation. 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. farther-faster-safer-1930s-a-b-roll-3

It’s Your America (1948)

Emphasizes the returning soldier’s responsibilities in preparing himself for the job of running his country in such a way that the things he fought for will be achieved and preserved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. its-your-america-1948