Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 973.1-973.2 COLUMBUS — Continued At first rebuffed, he Is granted a second hearing through the Intercession of the learned priest, Juan Perez, and obtains Isabella's support. The departure of his tiny fleet from Palos, his dangers and doubts while on the high seas and his eventual triumph in landing upon Watling Island, October 12, 1492, are all depicted COLUMBUS AND THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA. Hoffberg 1942 8%min si (Shadowgraf teaching films) $21 973.1 e! Made by a group of children In the Vancouver, British Columbia, schools under the supervision of Malcolm Morrison Action Is simple and Is photogrraphed in silhouette. Gives the most Important facts about Columbus and his explorations In this simple form-. Intended for 4th and 5th grade pupils and has a definite appeal for them. A good film to inspire youngsters to try making films themselves DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION. EBF 1942 llmin sd (American history ser) $45, rent $2.50 973.1 Jh-sh-Gulde Collaborator: J. Bartlett Brebner, Columbia University Uses animated drawings to describe the North American territory Involved during the period of discovery and exploration from 1492 to 1700. Shows routes followed by explorers from the old world In seeking new routes to the East, Spanish conquests, and the mid-continent developments in quest of the beaver JAMESTOWN. Yale 1923 48mln si (Chronicles of America photoplays) rent $6 973.1 el-Jh-sh-c Guide Adapted from "Pioneers of the Old South," a chronicle written by Mary Johnston The Jamestown settlement In 1612 revealing the daily life of the colonists, confronted with the ever-present menace of the Indians whose hostility is aggravated in part by Spanish intrigue. The capture of Pocahontas, her marriage to John Rolfe, and the end of Powhatan's war of extermination "Not suited for fifth grade." Collaborator 973.2 Colonial period BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S ALBANY PLAN. Academic 1947 9min sd (American historical ser) $45 973.2 Jh-sh Produced by the Academic Film Co. A brief dramatization of the Albany Congress In 1754 and the proposals submitted by various representatives. Including Benjamin Franklin's plan for unification of the colonies COLONIAL CHILDREN. EBF 1939 llmln sd (Elementary social studies ser) $45, rent $2.50 973.2 el-Jh Guide Collaborator: Edwin J. Hlpklss, curator. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston "This film provides an authentic reproduction of a Colonial family's day from the morning chores and breakfast to the reading of the Scriptures by the fireside In the evening. It gives In detail home furnishings, clothing, customs, and events with conversations by the cast. "May be used advantageously at the Junior High School level for classes In History and Social Studies, Home Economics and Literature. Very good." Committee on classroom films "A good film for use in showing the costumes and home furnishings of that period. An entertaining film for grammar school children, also good for social study classes." California A correlated filmstrip is also available COLONIAL EXPANSION. EBF 1942 llmin sd (American history ser) $45, rent $2.50 973.2 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: Henry S. Commager, Columbia University "Colonial development In America from the point of view of the Influence of each of the great powers, Spanish, French and English, tracing In detail the struggle for control which finally ended with the English being almost completely supreme." Ohio EARLY SETTLERS OF NEW ENGLAND. EBF 1940 llmin sd (American history ser) $45, rent $2.50 973.2 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Produced In collaboration with Chester R. Arnold, Director of Pioneers' Village, Salem, Massachusetts. Relnacts the lot of Salem's hardy pioneers about 1626. Types of people; the proximity of their bark wigwams and dugouts to the seashore; their direct dependence upon the sea and the land for food; the need for mutual assistance; division of labor; care of the sick; problems of crop cultivation; relationships with England; and the background beginnings of American democracy are portrayed EVE OF THE REVOLUTION. Tale 1924 26min si (Chronicles of America photoplays) rent $6 973.2 el-Jh-sh-c Guide Adapted by George Pierce Baker of Yale University from a Chronicle of the same name, written by Carl Becker Scenes incident to the "Stamp act," "Taxation without representation." the "Boston massacre," the "Boston tea party," the Salem assembly, the famous rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes, Jr., the sharp military clashes at Lexington and Concord and ttie retreat of the British are depicted GATEWAY TO THE WEST. Yale 1924 36mln si (Chronicles of America photoplays) rent $6 973.2 el-Jh-sh-c Guide Adapted from "The Conquest of New France," a chronicle written by George M. Wrong Dramatizes the struggle between France and England over the vast wilderness west of the Alleghenies. The film presents George Washington as the young Colonel who, sent by Governor Dinwiddle of Virginia to lodge a protest with the French, assumed command of the expedition upon the death of his ranking ofHcer and made his courageous stand at Fort Necessity GIVE ME LIBERTY. TFC 21min sd color apply 973.2 Jh-sh Produced by Warner Bros. The story of the gathering In St James Church, Richmond, at which Patrick Henry delivered his famous address. Instances of colonial government oppression which prompted the meeting are also shown KENTUCKIE RIFLE. Barr lOmin sd (Pioneer life) $40; a'so color $75 973.2 Jh-sh-ad Guide Also available in a black and white silent version for $30 The Kentuckle rifle is carried into the wilderness by the pioneer as he searches for a suitable place to establish his new home . . . and equips himself for hunting. In work and play the pioneer family found companionship 643