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FOREWORD Five years ago the Film Council of America made a preliminary investigation of the film services of national associations and agencies representing labor, industry, education, social welfare, men's and women's clubs, youth-serving groups, and the like. Responses from 100 indicated that only 17 were not doing anything with films, while 83 were involved either in sponsoring the production of films, distrib- uting them, or in various ways encouraging their use among member groups or the public. Our present survey covered far wider ground. Though the percentages have not changed radically in the past five years, the quality and kinds of film services offered by these national associations have been and continue to be on the upgrade. The amateur has become a film specialist. The person who "also handles films" is now a motion picture service or film division with a small but growing staff. Professionalism is the new note in the 16mm film activities of national associations today. This guide is the first major attempt in this country to compile and publish for general use information on the film services of these national groups. It is intended to serve you as a reference volume —be you film specialist, an organization staff member, a tv program- planner, businessman, librarian, clubwoman, church leader, or private citizen. What journals publish news and reviews of 16mm films? (see Publications Index) What nonprofit associations distribute films about American industry? (see Subject Index) What does AASHO mean? (see Alphabetic Index) What film services are offered by nonprofit associations in the field of health and medicine? (see Subject Index) What national or religious organizations have special film services? (see Subject Index) Turn the pages for the indexes which will be your key to better use of this guide to the Film Services of National Associations. vii