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Painting A Portrait (1958)

Eliot o’hara demonstrates techniques for achieving a successful likeness in watercolor. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. painting-a-portrait-1958

People Along the Mississippi (1952)

Emphasizes peoples of different backgrounds and origins who live along the Mississippi River and reveals ways in which their heritages contribute to the cultural patterns of the United States. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested […]

People Who Fight Pollution (1971)

Presents an air pollution inspector, a rubbish collector and a foreman in a glass recycling factory who talk about their involvement and pride in the work they do. Director of photography is Les Blank. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about […]

Folk Traditions: Hand-Me-Downs (1970s)

About how folk traditions – storytelling, music and crafts – talk about our cultural history. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. folk-traditions-hand-me-downs-1970s

Peru – People Of The Andes (1958)

Shows life of the Indians–their homes, work and place in the economy of the country. Highlights modern developments in mining, transportation and city life. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your […]

Major Religions Of The World – Development And Rituals (1953)

Surveys the origins, ritual and symbols of the major religions of the world–Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Stresses the need for toleration and respect for the different religious faiths. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are […]

Pioneer Of Progress (1953)

Surveys the manufacturing processes in the American Steel Industry from iron ore to finished products We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. pioneer-of-progress-1953

Mammals Are Interesting (1953)

Views of many different animals are included to illustrate the distingushing characteristics of mammals. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. mammals-are-interesting-1953

Prehistoric Times: The World Before Man (1952)

Presents each of five great geological eras according to most important geological & biological developments. Dioramas, fossil remains, models of prehistoric plants & animals & examples of terrain used to explain. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and […]

Mimeographing Techniques (1958)

Demonstrates the mimeographing process, including making corrections and operating the machine. Shows supplies, equipment and specialized tools and suggests ways to improve mimeographed copies. Discusses other duplicating processes. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in […]

Puerto Rico : Showcase Of America (1962)

Shows the evidence of change taking place in Puerto Rico, such as the construction of factories and shopping centers, modern apartment houses, new roads, new schools and hospitals. Describes the growth of democracy in the country. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have […]

Manual Damage Assessment (1960s)

Film discusses emergency methods for assessing damage and quantifying supplies following a nuclear attack We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. manual-damage-assessment-1960s