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Human Ingenuity Film Collection
This collection contains 4 movies and is
35 Minutes of video.
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Description |
Duration
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
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Footage of the construction of the tacoma narrows bridge over a
year in the making, and the third longest span at the time. See
the opening of the bridge and people and cars travel across it.
To be followed by the now famous footage of the swaying getting
stonger, and stronger until it finally collapses into the river.
Silent, B&W
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3:43
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| Hindenburgh |
Great footage of the hindenburgh as it arrives in NY
and drops ballast to be moored. Watch as the fire consumes the giant
airship in moments.
Silent, B&W |
5:25
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| According to plan |
This film sponsored by the asbestose and cement products association
is the story of modern sidewalls in american homes. Gives a review
of the new chemically available wonders, like rayon, nylon, plastics
and linoleum. Finally the crown jewel, Asbsetos cement making homes
safer and more durable. Not only attractive but fireproof. See the
requirements for the new building material, and some of the testing
that it underwent. See some of the communities that contain the new
sidewalls, around the country. Moving on to testimonials, including
Norman Denny, VP of Materials for Leavitt and sons - Builders of Leavittown,
focusing on the aesthetics of the material.
Sound, Color |
17:56
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| Agricultural Aviation |
Covers the history of cropdusting, and spraying. Herbicides, and
fertilizers are shown being used. New hardware and chemicals are
being developed at all times including the plane itself. See workers
pick cotton, and as defoliants are applied by helicopter, for the
benefits of the growers and pickers. In the northwest, Apple growers
use plant regulator spray to retard the growth of the stem keeping
the fruit on tree longer. The success of DDT on the farm is miraculus
as a pest control spray.
Sound, Color
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9:40
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