Educational film catalog (1936)

917.91-917.94 EDUCATIONAL FILM CATALOG 1943 EDITION ARIZONA—ITS MINERAL RE- SOURCES AND SCENIC WONDERS — Continued hidden wealth and of its livestock ranges. A map gives some idea of the state's topog- raphy, and points out the principal mining districts Remains of an Indian pueblo village are shown. Then men are seen panning gold in a stream. Placer mining is spoken of and the importance to the development of Arizona played by the early pioneer. We see the once riotous town of Tombstone in its present day quiet There follows a lengrthy tour of many of the mines of the state. We are told what is mined and the type of mining with statistics at each location. This covers mining of cop- per, gold, manganese, mercury, limestone, gyp- sum, sericite, feldspar, onyx, silica, asbestos and bituminous coal Here we start on another type of ex- ploration of the state. We visit Granite Dam, Coolidge Dam, the Colorado River and Boulder Dam. We consider irrigation problems and see the storage project near Yuma We next consider the agricultural achievements of the state Cattle raising is a long established in- dustry. Yellow pine are raised extensively as proven by a view of what is said to be the largest forest of these trees in the world At this point the film goes into color. We see the Mission of San Xavier del Bac, the desert with its fascinating cacti and Saguaro, Montezuma Castle and Organ Pipe National monuments. We visit Phoenix, Can- yon Lake and the Painted Desert. We see the beauty of Oak Creek Canyon. Northeast of Flagstaff is Sunset Crater. We visit the Petrified Forest. Then we go on for views of the Grand Canyon on one rim of which dwell Hopl Indians, busy at their native crafts and performing a ceremonial dance. A movie set is shown of Tucson as it used to be and then we see the modern city of today with its splendid hotels. The University of Arizona, Phoenix and the State Capitol building end the tour of Arizona Ariz $1.50 Cal $1 Geo $1 Kan Mo 75c NJM Tex CONQUERING THE COLORADO. llmin 16-sd-apply TFC 917.91 el-Jh-sh-adult A 20th Century-Fox production available only to schools "A story of 'Buzz' Holmstrum's conquest, alone in a small row boat, on the Colorado River. While the picture is manifestly staged, the excellent camera work and good narrative recommend the picture as an achievement story. "Presents scenes along the river from Green River Lake to Boulder Dam, featuring the dramatic struggle of this man with the rushing currents and treacherous shoals. Holmstrum, an Oregon filling station mechan- ic, realized his dream of adventure. Usable at any age level." Advisory committee FH $2 Ohio CRUISING THE GRAND CANYON. lOmin 16-sd-$36; rent $1.50 1942 B&H 917.91 el-Jh-sh-c-adult Also available in color for $60; rent $3 "America's greatest natural spectacle seen from a boat passing through tremendous whirlpools on the Colorado River from the Canyon to Lake Mead and Boulder Dam. Photographed by Captain Harry Goldwater." School management GRAND CANYON. (Our colorful world ser.) ISmin 16-si-$60; rent $3 1941 B&H 917.91 jh-sh-c-adult A color film showing the approach to North rim, Kaibab deer, trail from rim to river, with colors of each stratum accurately portrayed. Described by means of National park service educational legends. Film ends with close-ups of archaic rock. Muddy river, and suspension bridge leading to South rim trail Ohio VES $3 OLD AND NEW ARIZONA. lOmin 16- sd-apply TFC 917.91 el-Jh A Columbia production. Available only to schools "A study of old ruins—Spanish and Indian land marks—in the early days of Arizona, as compared with Arizona's modern cities of Tucson, Phoenix, Bisbee, Douglas, and the Ajo Copper mines. "The film includes a sequence showing a motion picture crew on location making the feature production 'Arizona.' "Recommended for American geography in elementary and intermediate grades and for photoplay classes." Advisory committee AMNH $1.50 Ohio 917.92 Utah TRIP THROUGH UTAH. (Our colorful world ser.) ISmin 16-si-$60; rent $3 1941 B&H 917.92 Jh-sh Rough desert country. Great Salt Lake and salt flats. Also the world's largest open copper mine at Bingham, gorgeous coloring of Bryce Canyon national park—unusual formations and native flora 917.94 California CALIFORNIA PICTURE BOOK. (World parade ser.) 16-si-sd 1940 Castle 917.94 el-Jh-sh Available in tlie following lengths and prices from the producer and all authorized sales distributors: 100ft-si-$2.75; 360ft-si-$8.75; 350ft-sd-$17.50 Bailey Falls. Lassen Peak. Wild flowers in the hills. Lake Tahoe. The mountain passes are blocked with deep drifts of snow and the rotary plows throw a white plume skyward. The Sacramento River. Inland again—Yose- mite with its silvery cascades falling. One page of the California picture book reveals the Monterey peninsula. Fishing fleets in the har- bor. Great cypress trees. Mission. Rodeo "The Santa Barbara channel is ap- proached. The city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Mission. Spanish dance. El Camino Real. The King's Highway. Airplane view of Hollywood. Beverly Hills. To a studio to see a picture made. Lake Arrowhead with its sport of water skiing. Row upon row of orange trees march in orderly rank through the irrigated valleys. Palm Springs. Santa Catalina Island. "Good commentary and photography. A good film for showing the various points of in- terest of the state." California This film is in so many rental libraries thruout the country that we suggest contacting your local distributors first. If unable to locate write Castle for nearest source fl ■ «ll9nt; td-ioiind; f • inflammable; nf - safety; p • primary; el ■ elementary; Jli • Junior liiph; (>i • senior iiigii; o> college; trade • trade scliools 354