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Aeronautics And Space Report 1977

The national programs in aeronautics and space made steady progress in 1977 toward their long-term objectives. In aeronautics the goals were improved performance, energy efficiency, and safety in aircraft. In space the goals were: (1) better remote sensing systems to generate more sophisticated information about the Earth’s environment; (2) cost-effective, versatile space transportation; and (3) […]

Flying A Kite (1952)

A simple story of happy home and family relationships, showing various childhood activities. Does not give guidance for kite-flying. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. flying-a-kite-1952

The Skeleton (1952)

Uses animated drawings to illustrate the composition, growth, movement and function of the human skeleton. Explains the importance of proper food and posture in correct bone development. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it […]

Proud conquest : Gemini VI and VII (1966)

A message by President Johnson on the conquest of space. The story is told by the people who contributed to the first dual space mission for Americans. Astronauts relate the first rendezvous in space. We digitized and uploaded this video from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the […]

Improve Your Pronunciation (1949)

Four teenagers and a narrator engage in a discussion of pronunciation problems. They identify such common problems as sound smudging, word grunting, and transposing, changing, dropping and adding sounds. They learn that pronunciation can be improved by using the dictionary, listening to yourself (using a wire recorder, a pre-tape form of home recording device) and […]

Under One Roof (1970s)

Study of three poor families, one white and two black, in Carolina. The women talk about the economic, physical and psychological problems resulting from large families. Discusses how family planning could have helped them avoid some of their difficulties. We digitized and uploaded this film from our archive of over 24,000 films. Email us at […]

Dual-Purpose Trees

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. Silent film about forestry. dual-purpose-trees

Safe As You Think (1950)

MAN ABOUT TO TAKE ONE CHANCE TOO MANY IS INTERCEPTED BY EMISSARY FROM HEAVEN WHO TEACHES HIM “SAFETY CONSCIOUSNESS” AND PLEADS HIS CASE BEFORE HOLY SAFETY “TRIBUNAL.” GOOD FANTASY SEQUENCES. TWILIGHT ZONE-LIKE FILM. This film won a First Award in the general safety field, 1949, from the National Committee on Films for Safety. Its premiere […]

Language of a Drawing (1948)

Shows how the study of mechanical drawing is helpful in modern production in the building industry. 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. language-of-a-drawing-1948

Spring Harmony (1935)

A DRAMATIZATION OF THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT & THE REAR SPRINGS, INCLUDING AN EXPLANATION OF THE VALUE OF KNEE ACTION. 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. spring-harmony-1935

[Home Movies: Medicus Collection: Little Journey to Washington, D.C., April 1935]

Starting title: “Little Journey to Washington, D.C. (April 1935); VS White House and U.S. Capitol; Easter egg rolling on White House lawn; Tomb of Unknown Soldier; Mount Vernon; various Washington landmarks, including Supreme Court building, Smithsonian Institution, Ford’s Theatre; Mayflower Hotel; inside Corcoran Galleries, with many shots of paintings; lots of cherry blossoms; end title […]

New Fuel for New England

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