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919.61-919.8 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE 919.61 Samoa MOANA. MMA 1925 105min si rent $14 919.61 Jh-sh-ad The famous study of South sea life produced by Robert Flaherty. Shows traditional manner of hunting, fishing, feasting and love making in Samoa 919.69 Hawaiian islands THE 49TH STATE, RKORadio 1948 16mln sd (This is America) apply 919.69 jh-sh-c-ad-forum In 1898 Hawaii was promised statehood. Up to the present time she has petitioned Congress thirteen times for admission to full rights as one of the states of the United States. Now she has again petitioned Congress. The film is a picturization of the life and culture of the Islands Hawaii's sugar industry is one of the largest In the world. She ships more fish and pineapples than many other countries and pays more federal taxes than fourteen states combined. To the pleasure seekers Hawaii is thought of as a tourist paradise, but on her eight largest islands have grown eight large and modern cities similar to any thriving communities in the United States HAWAII— LAND OF ENCHANTMENT. Castle 1938 lOmin sd $17.50 919.69 Jh-sh Also available In a silent version for $8.75 "A close-up of a famous world playground— Walkiki and its hulas and surf board riding. Plenty of romance, color and thrills." Home movies HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. LibraryFlm 1941 15mln si color $70 919.69 el-jh-ad Photographed in kodachrome, this film shows the paradise of the Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands. Views of points of interest, lovely scenery, occupations and the products for which the Islands are famous, such as pineapple and sugar cane HIGHWAY TO HAWAII, UnitedAlrTr&Sales 28min sd color loan 919.69 Jh-sh-ad By air from San Francisco to Honolulu. Includes industries and community life as well as scenic attractions of the Islands MODERN HAWAII. Coronet 1948 lOmin sd * $45; also color $90 919.69 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: Clyde Kohn, Northwestern University Shows the military bases as well as the scenic beauties and economic assets of the islands PEOPLE OF HAWAII. EBF 1940 llmin sd (World's people) $45. rent $2.50 919.69 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Produced in collaboration with Dr Margaret Mead, of the American Museum of Natural History Describes the setting of the Hawaiian Islands and proviJes an insight into the native economy. The dependence of the natives upon tlie sea and their immediate land environment for food; home and school life; sports and craftsmanship; and the preparation of a native feast make up the major sequences. Glimpses of mass production and harvesting of sugar cane and pineapples are also shown. A rendition of "Aloha" accompanies the concluding scene 919.7 Pitcairn island PITCAIRN ISLAND TODAY. TFC lOmIn sd (MGM miniatures) apply 919.7 el-Jh-sh Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "Shows the life and customs of the 52 families that now inhabit the island. . . The commentary is instructive and the musical accompaniment Is well adapted. This film and the one following ['Primitive Pitcairn'] were produced in connection with the MGM feature picture, 'Mutiny on the Bounty.' They each portray aspects of the people, life and history of Pitcairn Island. "Recommended for history and geography In the intermediate and Junior high school grades." Advisory committee PRIMITIVE PITCAIRN. TFC lOmin sd (MGM miniatures) apply 919.7 el-Jh-sh Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "A Actionized historical account of the lives on Pitcairn Island of the descendants from the mutineers from the 'Bounty'. . . There is an excellent commentary by Carey Wilson, and a musical accompaniment including excerpts from the opera Tristan and Isolde. "Recommended from geography and social studies in the intermediate and secondary grrades." Advisory committee 919.8 Arctic regions ESKIMO ARTS AND CRAFTS. IntFlmBur 1945 ♦ 22min sd color $150, rent $5 919.8 el-Jh-sh-ad Produced by the National Film Board of Canada Arts and crafts are an essential part of the life of BafHnland Eskimos. Their kyaks are marvels of craftsmanship and speed. Their decorated skin garments, carved ivory and hand wrought implements are proflucts of traditional skill and their legends, drumming, dancing and singing have been handed down for generations "Beautiful color." Collaborator ESKIMO CHILDREN. EBF 1941 llmin sd (Elementary social studies ser) $45, rent $2.50 919.8 el-Jh Guide Collaborator: Henry B. Collins Jr, Smithsonian Institution "Portrays representative activities of an Eskimo family living on Nunivak Island, off the Alaskan coast. Good sound and commentator. Interesting and unusual material. Well organized and presented. Particularly suitable for elementary classes." California A correlated filmstrip is also available ESKIMO SUMMER. IntFlmBur 1945 17min sd color $150, rent $5 919.8 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by the National Film Board of Canada Depicts the search for food and shows some of the useful or decorative articles made with skins and bones of bear and seal ESKIMO TRAILS. TFC 9min sd (Father Hubbard's adventures) apply 919.8 Jh-sh-ad Produced by 20 th Century-Fox "Father Hubbard, the Glacier Priest, visits King Island and typical scenes of Eskimo life In Alaska. The cliff dwelling natives are seen building a walrus skin boat, called the 'umiak', which Is provisioned for the 2,000 mile trip to Walnright, Point Lay, Point Barrow and return. Maps show the course of the trip. 624