Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 917.91-917.94 ARIZONA. Dudley 1947 lOmin sd (Thia land of ours) $28.50; also color $85 917.91 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Historical, scenic and Industrial highlights of Arizona with emphasis upon the Navaho Indians who live in the state ARIZONA AND ITS NATURAL RESOURCES. USBurMines 1949 38min sd color loan 917.91 Jh-sh-c-ad Sponsored by the Phelps Dodge Corp. Highlights the development of copper and other metal industries, tells how irrigation turned desert wastes Into rich agricultural regions and provided good grazing land for cattle raising, describes the importance of the Indian culture, and reveals how the painted desert, petrified forest and other natural wonders made Arizona a leading tourist state COLORADO RIVER. Coronet 1947 lOmIn sd $45; also color $90 917.91 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: Dr Clifford M. Zierer, University of California at Los Angeles Contrasts the Colorado's untamed beauty with the taming influence of its dams which control its flow and make It the source of electric power and water for irrigation DANGER RIVER. Dudley 1947 lOmin sd $28.50: also color $85 917.91 el-Jh-sh-ad Also available in a silent version ($14.75; color $59.50) Pictures the Nevills expedition's journey thru the hazardous rapids of the Colorado river. Won an Academy award for the best technicolor short "This is really a thriller — surge and roar of the muddy waters, thirty foot waves that toss men and boats around like sticks, the constant danger will make It tremendously popular. . . Technically well done, this film could have had more completeness and unity If the narration had grlven a little more Information about the expedition — when It took place, who were the men, how many men and boats made the journey, how long it took them, etc." Library journal GRAND CANYON. Castle 1942 lOmIn sd $17.50 . ... , 917.91 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Also available In a silent version for $8.75 ,_ Bryce's horseshoeshaped bowl with its Queen Victoria," Its "Organ," "Bluebeard's Castle, "Tower Bridge" and "Moon Temple." A journey on tunneled highways leads to Zion canyon and Its parade of inspiring peaks. Majestic," "The Watchman," "Rock Rovers Land and the austere "Court of the Patriarchs. Then on to the more familiar Grand canyon ..T, Formerly released under the title, "Bryce-Zion-Grand Canyon" GRAND CANYON. Dudley 1947 lOmin sd (This land of ours) $28.50; also color $85 917.91 el-jh-sh-c-ad 1 u* ^°Z^^f,_ t*^® geological and scenic highlights of the Grand canyon, including the Havasupai Indians GRAND CANYON IN NORTHERN ARIZONA. bantaFe 22min sd color loan 917.91 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Also available in a 12min silent version "This attractive color film covers a trio along the south rim of the Canyon and then follows sure-footed mules up and down the trails stopping at Important points oi= . Shiows the Canyon in a summer mood and also in the grip of a storm The sound consists of music THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON BY BOAT. * Gateway 1948 19mln sd $90; also color $147.50, rent $7.50 917.91 Jh-sh Produced by Otis Marston From 1869 to the present day men have been challenged by the little explored course of the Colorado river. Many have tried to master the swift water, the ten foot high waves, the whirlpools. Many have failed. This film demonstrates the technique of running rapids as developed by Norman Nevills. It follows an expedition down the river from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead at the head of Hoover dam "Thoroughly informative and excellent technically." Collaborator 917.92 Utah SALT LAKE CITY. Slmmel 1945 5mln sd color (Capital cities) $45 917.92 Jh-sh-ad Produced by Paul Hoefler Historical story of the capital city of Utah; Mormon temple, etc. UTAH. Dudley 1947 lOmin sd (This land of ours) $28.50; also color $85 917.92 p-el-Jh-sh-c-tr-ad Emphasis on Salt Lake City and industries of the state — dairying, ranching, salt and copper mining 917.93 Nevada CARSON CITY. Simmel 1946 llmin sd color (Capital cities) $85 917.93 sh-ad Produced by Paul Hoefler Depicts the historic, geographic and economic significance of the capital city of Nevada 9 1 7.94 California. Yosemite national park CALIFORNIA. Dudley 1946 lOmin sd (This land of ours) $28.50; also color $85 917.94 el-Jh-sh-c-ad "Overall view of the 'Golden State', Its scenic wonders, agricultural areas and outstanding industries. . . The film has unity ajid the photography is outstanding. Color reproduction is good." Collaborator CALIFORNIA AND ITS NATURAL RE♦ SOURCES. USBurmines 1948 40mln sd color loan 917.94 Jh-sh-ad Sponsored by Richfield OH Corp. Produced by the Fred Rockett Co. Shows the transformation of desert wastes into productive fields by means of irrigation, rugged mountains into mineral mining and milling activities, and cliff-scarred coastlines Into petroleum production facilities CALIFORNIA PICTURE BOOK. Castle 1940 lOmin sd $17.50 917.94 el-Jh-sh Also available in a silent version for 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 — Yosemite with its silvery cascades falling. One page of the CaJlfornia picture boo^ reveals the Monterey peninsula. Fishing fleets in the harbor. Great cypress trees. Mission. Rodeo $8.75 615