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Freedom of the American Road (1955)

This new film is designed to act as the starting gun on a new campaign for better roads sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. As introduced in the film by Henry Ford II, the campaign intends to show that, although full credit can be given to governmental traffic experts for their efforts and skill in […]
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Freedom and Power (1952)

Depicts the development and importance of electric power from Benjamin Franklin’s experiment with a kite to the contributions of Thomas Edison. First ten-minute sequence, showing history of American independence territorial expansion and electrical development, is animated. Commemorates General Electric’s 75th anniversary (1878-1953). We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email […]
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Big Train, The (1950s ca.)

About the New York Central Railroad line. 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. big-train-the-1950s-ca
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Anatomy of an Accident (1962)

Phyllis Avery and David Wayne reenact an actual accident which points out the unsafe driving habits responsible for the accident. 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. anatomy-of-an-accident-1962
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Science in Action: Aero Medicine (1956)

Kinescope of Fifties science TV program featuring discussions and demonstrations. This episode is dedicated to the study of the effects of space travel on human physiology. 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 […]
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Science in Action: Radar Defense Screen (1956)

Kinescope of Fifties science TV program featuring discussions and demonstrations. In this episode, host Earl Herald interviews Brigadeer General James W. Andrew of the U.S. Air Force, about the uses and technology of radar as an air defense tool. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com […]
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Science in Action: The Flow of Heat (ca. 1956)

Kinescope of Fifties science TV program featuring discussions and demonstrations. Guest: Dr. Harvey R. White (University of California). Animal of the Week: Gopher. Host: Dr. Earl S. Herald. 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 […]
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Science in Action: Drilling for Oil (1956)

Kinescope of Fifties science TV program featuring discussions and demonstrations. In this episode, host Earl Herald interviews Howard G. Vesper, VP of Standard Oil Company of California, about the science of oil drilling. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the […]
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Pick of the Pod (ca. 1939)

A peek inside the pea processing operations that culminate in Del Monte brand canned peas. With glimpses of 1930s kitchens and images of Depression-era California agriculture. 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 […]
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Good Wrinkles (1951)

“Sunny Sweet,” a cartoon prune, gives us a tour of prune growing and processing operations in California. Also promotes health effects of prunes. 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. […]
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Peter Borik (1942)

Peter Borik, a farmer, contracts tuberculosis but avoids seeking medical assistance. The film shows the grave consequences of his decision without ever showing Peter himself. 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 […]
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