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Desert Venture (ca 1958)

This oil propaganda film explains why venture capital in Saudi Arabia is crucial to fueling America’s “nation on wheels.” Sponsored by Aramco (Arab-American Oil Company) / Standard Oil Company of California 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 […]
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Meats With Approval (1946)

Explains the purposes of the federal meat inspection program and how it helps to assure wholesome, clean meat for the consumer. Shows the steps of inspection from live animals through slaughterhouse and cannery, and explains how it is administered and what it means to the consumer in terms of health and safety. We digitized and […]
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Land, The (Part II)

Difficulties faced by family farmers. 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. land-the-part-ii
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Don’t Be a Sucker (1947)

Like The House I Live In, this film warns that Americans will lose their country if they let themselves be turned into “suckers” by the forces of fanaticism and hatred. This thesis is rendered more powerful by the ever-present example of Nazi Germany, whose capsule history is dramatized as part of this film. There’s a […]
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‘Till It Helps!

[Much of the footage from this film was in another film made for the United Way] 1959 St. Louis; footage of United Way of Greater St. Louis services for elderly, disabled, sick, and impoverished. Young boy with back to camera lying in crib begins to cry; title credits superimposed over shot; nurse room and flips […]
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Magic in the Air (1955)

Introduces television and explains the workings of early television technology. 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. magic-in-the-air-1955
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