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Alcoholism: "America on the Rocks" 1973 Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW); Narrated by Robert Mitchum
more at http://quickfound.net/'This film documents alcoholism, which affected nine million people in the U.S. at the time this film was made. It mentions several treatment programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color ...
X-30 National Aero-Space Plane: Flexible Access to Space 1990 NASA
more at http://quickfound.net/'The most recently designed X-30 (National Aerospace Plane) is described. The video feature also chronicles the development of the X-plane series, beginning with the X-1.'Originally a public domain film from NASA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduc...
Psychology: "An Experimentally Produced Social Problem in Rats" 1939 O.H. Mowrer, Yale University
more at http://quickfound.net/'An Experimentally Produced "Social Problem" in Rats 1939; Silent; B & W; 11 minutes. Produced by Dr. 0. H. Mowrer, Department of Psychology, Institute of Human Relations, Yale University. Description.-This film is a record of a laboratory experiment in which three rats are trained individually to "work" by depressing a lever which releases a pelle...
RCA 16mm Sound Projector ~ 1958 Radio Corporation of America
more at http://quickfound.net/'Invisible white-gloved hands demonstrate the operation of the RCA 16mm sound projector.'Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also process...
CSI: "Elements of Investigation" 1960 California Peace Officers Association
more at http://quickfound.net/'Describes four steps in a criminal investigation: evaluation, crime scene, evidence, and witnesses.'Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with ...
Missions Unlimited 1966 US Army; The Big Picture TV-679
more at http://quickfound.net/'This film explores the role of the American soldier and his abilities to man the first line of defense in the country's struggle against communism. Scenes detail how U.S. military power is organized for operations in three basic types of warfare: general war, limited war, and insurgencies.'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slight...
Don't Kill your Friends 1943 US Navy Pilot Training Film MN-84d; Huntz Hall; WWII
more at http://quickfound.net/Dilbert Groundloop demonstrates what not to do while practicing aerial gunnery.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction,...
Flight Characteristics of the Douglas A-20 Havoc 1944 US Army Air Forces Pilot Training Film TF1-3332
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less nois...
Bulova Watch Commercial: Clipper Over Niagara Falls ~ 1956 Bulova Watch Company
more at http://quickfound.net/A 17 jewel Bulova Clipper watch survives a ride over Niagara Falls.Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, ...
Corona Project Overview ~ 1995 National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
more at http://quickfound.net/"Corona was the nation's first photo reconnaissance satellite system, operating from August 1960 until May 1972. The program was declassified in February 1995."Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild vide...
Cam Ranh Bay DeLong Piers: Research and Development Progress Report 9 1967 US Army; Vietnam War
more at http://quickfound.net/RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER NINE - DELONG PIERSTHIS IS THE STORY OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF DELONG PIERS TO RELIEVE THE LOGISTICAL PROBLEM IN VIETNAM. IN THE FALL OF 1965, THE PIER WAS OPERATIONAL AND CARGO DISCHARGE ACTIVITIES AT CAM RANH BAY WERE MARKEDLY INCREASED. SUBSEQUENTLY, CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL DELONG PIERS WAS CONTRACTED...
Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) ~ 1937 US Bureau of Reclamation
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resul...
Automated Manufacturing Technology: "This Is Automation" 1955 General Electric Company (GE)
more at http://quickfound.net/'Directed by Frank Boynton. Photographed by Ralph Chandler. Film Editor David Lurie. Animation Director James E. Moore.'Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied....
Prell Shampoo TV Commercial 06 "An Extra Pair of Hands" ~ 1960 Procter & Gamble
more at http://quickfound.net/Prell Concentrate is "like having an extra pair of hands" to build up extra rich creamy lather.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduct...
Flight Training: Wingovers and Chandelles 1953 US Navy Pilot Training Film MN-7398-F
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the US Navy, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect,...
Arclight: B-52 Strikes in Vietnam from Guam, Okinawa & Thailand 1968 US Air Force Strategic Air Command FR-818
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less nois...
Gallo Grenache Rose Wine Commercial ~ 1956 E & J Gallo Winery
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resul...
Peru: "Lima Family" 1944 Office of Inter-American Affairs; Lima History, LIma Travel; Julien Bryan
more at http://quickfound.net/'Depicts a day in the lives of the members of an upper class family of Lima, capital of Peru, and points out similarities to a family of the same class in the United States.'Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & m...
Nazi Invasion of Crete ~ 1944 Office of Strategic Services (OSS); World War II in the Mediterranean
more at http://quickfound.net/'Office of Strategic Services. Field Photographic Branch... Military Film Report: On the German invasion of Crete during World War II and its eventual fall in ten days. Emphasizes the German victory over British, New Zealander and Australian forces rested in superior air power. Animated maps and live-action photography show direction of invasion, course of battles...
"Steel" & "The Hardest Metal" 1931 Pathe News
more at http://quickfound.net/'Our World in Review"... Through the Camera Eye Scholastic SeriesIndustries of the United States: Steel / The Hardest Metal in the WorldOriginally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise re...
Hog Farming: "Pig Tales" ~ 1950 Frith Films
more at http://quickfound.net/Narrated by Don MacNamaraOriginally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/o...
Ivory Soap TV Commercial No. 16 "Down to Basics" ~ 1970 Procter & Gamble; 60 Second Television Spot
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archive, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the result...
Oakland Urban Development: "Our City" ~ 1953 Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resul...
Bikini Atoll Nuclear Testing: "Project Crossroads Test Able" 1946 Department of Defense (DOD) - Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
more at http://quickfound.net/Able Day blast of the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, July 1, 1946."These historic experiments were executed by units of the United States Army Ground Forces, Army Air Forces and the Navy in cooperation with the Manhattan Engineering District and many other branches of the United States Government and civilian scientific institutions. The primary...
F-106 Ejection at 535 MPH ~ 1960 US Air Force; from "Bioastronautics Research"
more at http://quickfound.net/'Coverage of research at the Aerospace Medical Division Hq 657Oth Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories including scenes of F-104 seat ejection.'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction ap...
Engraved Printing: "Heights and Depths" 1938 Chevrolet Division, General Motors
more at http://quickfound.net/'Principles of engraving are dramatized, showing that the tones of pictures result from high and low places on the engraver's plate.' Produced by Jam Handy.Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correcti...
Shell Gasoline Commercial: Super Shell with Platformate ~ 1962 Shell Oil Company
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resul...
Special Forces Landing Zone Operations 1969 US Army Training Film TF33-4149; Vietnam War
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though no...
The Wright Brothers Part 2 (The History of Flight) 1970 US Navy Training Film KN-10759e; Paul E. Garber
more at http://quickfound.net/THE NEW INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS DEVISED BY THE WRIGHTS TO DISPLAY THEIR NEW AIRCRAFT.Presented by Paul E. Garber (August 31, 1899 - September 23, 1992), the first head of the National Air Museum of the Smithsonian Institution.Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one...
Stock Market: "Working Dollars" 1957 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE); Animated Cartoon
more at http://quickfound.net/'Animated explanation of how the stock market works, told through the story of an Everyman named Mr. Finchley.'Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The sound...
