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1949 EDITION 956.9-970.1 HOLY LAND— FROM ABRAHAM TO ALLEN BY. RFA 1940 80min sd rent ?18 956.9 sh-c-ad Guide Also available in 4 parts at $5 each: Abraham to Moses; From the Return to the Promised Land to the Exile; From the Exile to the Crucinxion; Roman Rule to Modern Times , , Produced in England by School Films, Ltd. "Epic history of life in Palestine from the time of Abraham, through Bible days and later conquests, to the present English mandate." School management 970.1 Indians of North America AMERICA'S OLDEST INHABITANTS. Bray 12min si $15.96, rent $1.25 970.1 el-Jh Shows houses, occupations, dances and festivals of the Taos in northern New Mexico APACHE INDIAN. Coronet 1943 lOmin sd color $90 970.1 el-Jh-sh-ad Collaborator: Alfred F. Whiting, Museum of Northern Arizona The life, ceremonies and industries of the Apache are depicted in this color film. The scenic beauty of their native territory forms a setting for the tribal functions and ceremonies Includes the Puberty ceremonial and Devil dance CEREMONIAL DANCES OF THE SOUTHWEST TRIBES. Ambrosch 1939 lOmin sd $40, rent $1.50 970.1 el-Jh-sh-ad Thirteen dances of the southwest Indians are shown in this film CHEEKA, AN INDIAN BOY. Non-Theatrical 1936 40min si apply 970.1 el-Jh Guide A revision for school use of "Silent Enemy" (listed below) May be obtained in three separate parts under the following titles: "Cheeka and the Caribou (Winter)," "Cheeka' s Canoe" and "Cheeka's Home (Summer)" CHEYENNE SUN DANCE. Okla.UPress 1934 50min si rent $6 970.1 8h-c Produced by Forrest E. Clements of the University of Oklahoma A field recording of the Cheyenne sun dance of 1933. Shows complete 4 day ceremony including details of erection of Medicine Lodge, painting and decoration of the dancers, building the altar, all five dances, consecration of ceremonial food, chief priest's dance at end of ritual DESERT PEOPLE. USIndianServ llmln sd color $90.14 970.1 Jh-sh-c-ad This film was made by the Federal government for use in Indian education This is the story of the Papago Indians who have lived on the desert for centuries. They find uses for nearly every growing thing. Even in this extremely dry region, they manage to farm a little and raise cattle The story was written by the Indians themselves and by people who have lived and worked with them for years. Dr Ruth M. Underbill, expert on the Papago, was technical consultant FAMILY LIFE OF THE NAVAHO INDIANS. NYU 31min si $50, rent $3.50 970.1 el-Jh-sh-c-ad ■rtiis film highlights some of the ways in which the Navaho child develops into a typical Navaho adult. The use of a culture so different from our own serves to focus attention on the basic fact that how one learns follows universal laws, while what one learns is determined by the specific culture GREAT SPIRIT ON THE PLAINS. Methodist Bd 1948 27min sd color $175, rent $7 970.1 ad Tells the story of the Indians who live In Oklahoma, with emphasis upon their present day belief In the Christian gospel "It Is the Intent of the film to give a well-rounded view of [the Indian's] life and activities — to present him as a human being and not as a sideshow to the American scene." Ed. Screen HO PI ARTS AND CRAFTS. Coronet 1945 lOmin sd color $90 970.1 el-Jh-sh-tr-ad Guide Collaborator: Alfred F. Whiting, Museum of Northern Arizona "The arts and crafts . . . Include weaving . . . silver smithing . . . and basketmaking, including the gathering and drying of the reeds through a combination of fire and sunlight. "Pottery is another art of the Hopi Indian, and he makes bowls, dishes and vases. "Many outstanding compositions in the photography of this reel make the presentation very effective." Film world HOPI HORIZONS. SDF 22min sd color $150 970.1 Jh-sh-c-ad Guide "Life today on the Hop! Reservation is presented from the Indian view-point. Aspects include agriculture, primitive methods and introduction of modern farming; handicrafts; economics; health; education; infiuence of missionaries and others on customs and habits of living. Film provides starting point for further discussion." Collaborator "Could be an excellent picture if reorganized." Collaborator HOPI INDIAN. Coronet 1943 lOmin sd color $90 970.1 Jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: Alfred F. Whiting, Museum of Northern Arizona Portrayal of the customs, habits and the ceremonies of these southwestern Indians The geogrraphy of their territory, tribal functions and arts and crafts are described. Depicts a Hopi wedding and its preparation IN THE LAND OF THE NAVAJO. Rev. ed. Hunt 1947 90min si color $400 970.1 Jh-sh-ad First released in 1941 "Natural color film of most remote and colorful parts of Navajo Indian reservation; home-life including all steps in making Navajo rugs, making bread, wedding. "Without exception they are the best pictures covering the true life of the Southwest and the Southwestern scenery that I have ever seen. . . not only fascinating but are extremely educational." Collaborator Includes also Navajo healing ceremony with rare sand painting pictures, story of the desert water hole, the trading done by the Navajos, their ceremonies MODERN CHIPPEWA INDIAN. Simmel 1946 lOmin sd color $85 970.1 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide The story of the modern Indian — how he lives, works and contributes to our national welfare "Not an impartial survey." Collaborator 639