Series: Corporate

The Building of Boulder Dam: IH/ Dowling and Brownell, circa 1930s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows the experience of building of Boulder Dam, focusing on the role that IH trucks played in that process. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Sponsored

New Oil Field Methods: IH, circa 1930s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 330 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Demonstrates new practices in rotary drilling, cable tool drilling, pipe line pumping, and other oil drilling processes, focusing on the role that IH trucks and equipment play. Includes Bucyrus-Erie bullgrader, IH trac-tractors (TD-40), trucks, and power units. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Sponsored

Profitable Power: IH, circa 1930s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 438 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows use of IH and McC-D power units in a variety of applications. Form/genre: Advertising

The Right Material in the Right Place: Selecting Iron and Steel for IHC Products: IHC Products, circa 1930s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 728 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: An educational journey from ore to steel. Shows different methods and processes, castings used for engine blocks, mower bars, rolling coulters, hay rakes, spring-tooth harrows, F-20. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored

Snow Fighters (no. 49): IH/Chicago Film Lab, circa 1930s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 350 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: How IH wheel tractors, crawl tractors, and trucks are used to help clear state, county, and township roads in the snowbelt. Form/genre: Advertising; Educational; Sponsored

[American Legion Ceremony]: Unknown producer, 1931
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 102 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Probably Major Max Oser's film of ceremonies of Cyrus Hall McCormick Post No. 1831, American Legion and at Graceland Cemetery, and Military Parade on Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 1931. Form/genre: Amateur

Diesel Engine Principles: IH, 1934
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1010 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows operation of IH diesel engine, then extensively shows precision manufacturing of engine. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Advertising

International Harvester Diesel: IH, 1935
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 760 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows through automation and cutaways the operation of the IH diesel engine. Also shows applications and equipment. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Advertising

Our Daily Bread: Associated Screen, 1937
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 386 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows the bread industry from field to bakery. Shows large variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored

Power in the Oil Industry: IH, 1937
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows use of variety of IH engines, crawlers; trucks in oil industry. Shows variety of oil industry practices. Form/genre: Educational; Industrial; Sponsored

When Snow Comes: IH, 1937
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows snow removal abilities of IH equipment; includes Wisconsin footage of 1936 blizzard. Form/genre: Advertising

Animal All Stars: Great Lakes Production/IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 690 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Sponsored film features the performances of trained elephants, big cats, bears, ponies, and chimpanzees at the Saint Louis Zoo. Form/genre: Sponsored

Headline for Harper: IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1470 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: A “cute” and very earnest receptionist for Public Works tries to convince a local newspaperman that the retirement of a Public Works Department official (Mr. Harper) is newsworthy because of all the illness, crime, accidents, fire, and other tragedies that the department prevented during his tenure. Features IH vehicles and industrial equipment. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational

Industrial Diesel Power: Wilding/IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 780 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: International Harvester employee explains why IH diesel engines run so effectively and efficiently. the interested parties are shown a film about five factors of the engines' economy and performance: the 4-cycle principle, precision injection, efficient combustion, sensitive governor, and diesel plus feature. Footage of Industrial/ TracTracTors, TD14, UD 14A engine. Form/genre: Advertising; Educational

Loads of Coal: IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 470 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Efficient new techniques in coal mining, with focus on IH heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Filmed at the Blackfoot Coal and Land Co. in Indianapolis. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Sponsored

Losyzamku...Lozykraju: Unknown producer, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 490 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows the restoration of a palace in Warsaw after World War II damage.

The Marines Have Landed: Wilding/IH, circa WWII
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 374 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: A salute to Marines, who are shown training. A landing rehearsed. Features IH TracTracTors, trucks. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda

The Matter of the Core: Wilding Picture Prodcutions, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 459 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Sales film for Osbourne Automatic Core making machinery for foundries. Director: George Hoover. Form/genre: Advertising

Power That Covers the Field: IH, 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 334 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows advantages of TD family of crawlers for agriculture. Shows variety of equipment. Form/genre: Advertising

The Sprinklered Fire That Got Away: Bay State Film Production, Inc., 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 451 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows how even a well protected factory can fall victim to fire, and what needs to be done to prevent it. Form/genre: Industrial

Strength Unseen: IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 860 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows IH's contribution to World War II, including military products. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda

Strength Unseen: IH, circa 1940s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 860 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows IH's contribution to World War II, including military products. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda

Twine from Around the World: Great Lakes Productions, circa 1940s
Physical Description: Number of reels unknown; length unknown; sound and color unknown; 16 mm 

Logging in the Borneo Jungle (With Music): IH, 1940
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Incredible film about logging in the Borneo jungle; shows TD-18 brought in disassembled in a canoe; shows Sarawak and natives. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational

Logging in the Borneo Jungle (no music): IH, 1940
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 341 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Incredible film about logging in the Borneo jungle; shows TD-18 brought in disassembled in a canoe; shows Sarawak and natives. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational

Animated Antics: Speaking of Animals/Down on the Farm: IH/Paramount/Fairbanks and Carlisle, 1941
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 306 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Live footage of farm animals (horse, pig, ferret, sheep, owl) with animated mouths delivering punchlines. Animation by Frank Kelling. Musical arrangement by Edward Paul. Written by Walter Anthony. Photographed in Duoplane Process. Form/genre: Combination live action and animation; Comedy; Sponsored

The Strong Shall Be Free: Wilding, circa 1943
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 809 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows IH wartime production efforts, including Milwaukee Works. Wide variety of equipment shown, very patriotic. Form/genre: Company promotion; Propaganda

Army-Navy E: IH (?), circa 1944
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 403 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: First part of film shows “E” award ceremony. Second part of film deals with fire protection.

Under Western Skies: Trade Films Inc., 1946
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1000 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film explains causes and cures for erosion in Western states. Shows large variety of IH equipment. Director: Pat Dowling. Form/genre: Sponsored

Anniversary Parade: Calvin, 1947
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 682 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Celebration of McCormick's historical and contemporary technical innovations. Footage of Fowler McCormick at Cyrus McCormick plaque on Michigan Avenue celebrating Harvester's 100 Years in Chicago. Farmall H, M, harvester/thresher, cut-away of Cub, WD-6, crawler tractor, UD-24, implements. Form/genre: Company promotion; Advertising

Power That Brings You Oil: IH, 1947
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 707 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows processes of oil industry, and applications of IH equipment to that industry. Form/genre: Sponsored

1949 Picnic: Producer unknown, 1949
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 541 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: Indianapolis Works Supervisors take outing to Lakeshore Country Club, June 25, 1949. Golfing, drinking beer, gambling, etc. Form/genre: Amateur

Easy on the Eyes: Sarra, 1949
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 534 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Discusses eye injuries and warns of the dangers of not wearing safety glasses in the workplace. Sponsored by National Safety Council. Form/genre: Educational

Suercos Y Huellas De Progresso: IH of Uruguay, circa 1949 - 1952
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1246 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows IH of Uruguay operations from unloading ships to repair parts delivery by aircraft. Excellent film with a wide variety of equipment.

Man Machine Analysis-Methods Engineering: IH Standards and Methods Dept, circa 1950s
Physical Description: 2 reels of 2; 266 & 346 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows how man-machine analysis can reduce manufacturing costs - plenty of footage of men drilling holes. Form/genre: Industrial

Machine Shop Work #2: the Micrometer: Loucks and Norling Studies, circa 1950
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 480 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film on proper use and care of micrometer measuring tools. Form/genre: Training

Monarchs of the Forest: Farm Film Foundation, circa 1950
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 650 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Focuses on the role of transportation involved in different aspects of selective and clear-cut logging, including road making and log hauling. Features IH power units, heavy-duty trucks, and industrial tractors such as the TD-24. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored

Frozen Treasure: Reid H. Ray Film Industries, 1950
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 801 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Bank robbers hide money on farm, which boy finds and hides in IH freezer. Hired man delivers strawberries from freezer, along with money, all over town. High school senior class rides IH tractors and trucks to rescue boy from robbers. Directed by Reid H. Ray. Form/genre: Sponsored, Comedy, Advertising

There Is Work Being Done: Calvin, 1950
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 458 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Crawler tractor sales film; shows tractors and equipment in logging and construction work. Form/genre: Advertising

You Can't Lose: Wilding Picture Productions, Inc., 1950
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 492 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film introduces 1950 line of IH refrigerators. Salesman makes bet with boss he can sell to prospect, who is actually wife. Director: E.M. Grabill. Form/genre: Advertising

Menu for Merchandising: Wilding, 1951
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 740 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Details advertising campaign for 1951 IH refrigerators. Form/genre: Advertising

Cashing in on Color: Dallas Jones, 1952
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 391 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Training film for IH refrigerator salesmen, especially emphasizing “spring fresh green.”. Form/genre: Training

Inside Harvester: Wilding/IH, 1952
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 960 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: A college student writing his agriculture thesis on the principles of industry meets a sorority sister of his girlfriend whose father happens to work for International Harvester. Research, romance, and an introduction to “femineering” ensue. Includes footage of industrial power units, L-line trucks, IH parts department, power milker, hay balers, cotton pickers, Farmall Cub, Super A, Super C, M, H, and WD-9. Form/genre: Sponsored; Company promotion

[Benham Coal Mines]: Appalshop, 1953
Physical Description: 2 reels of 2; 2178 feet; silent; b&w and color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Collection of silent footage of Benham Coal Mines workers, made by the workers themselves. Silent “shorts” (roughly spliced together, some with explanatory text) which include aspects of work as well as family and community life: Derail Unit; Family Christmas; Dozer; Mine management; Outside Mine; Flowers; Rock Dust; Switch Shop; Safety Demo [at Black Diamond Fest]; WSAZ filmed from TV set. Form/genre: Amateur

Cuban IH Dealerships (Eslabones De Service): IH, circa 1953
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 332 feet; sound; color; 16 mm archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows IH dealerships in Cuba, with an emphasis on service departments. Includes IH super series tractors, including cane tractors. Shows dealership exteriors, sales division. Form/genre: Company promotion

Triunfar Sobre Las Objeciones: Dartnecc S.A., 1953
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1128 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Apparently a salesman training film for dealing with sales resistance. Dubbed in Spanish. Form/genre: Training

Lambert Report on Russia: University of Nebraska, 1956
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 828 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Tour of Russia, 1955, home movies edited into travelogue, focus on agriculture. Form/genre: Amateur

Molding Units SPO: Producer unknown, 1960
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 289 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows automatic mold making machinery and foundry process. Form/genre: Industrial

The Strangest Secret in the World: Jack Lieb Productions, circa 1960
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1013 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Earl Nightingale explains how to get ahead in the world-think. Form/genre: Lecture

[Footage of fire at Indianapolis FE District Office]: IH, 1967
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 460 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Color footage of a tremendous blaze that destroyed the Indianapolis FE district offices, and of the firefighters and spectators who were there. Only minimal footage of IH trucks, when they are being towed from lot. Reel says “news.” Form/genre: Unedited

IH TV Presentation: IH (?), 1967
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 38 feet; sound; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows to IH dealers IH's new general openers which are used to create local television commercials. Film discusses other parts of advertising. Form/genre: Training; Advertising

Revolution in Industrial Power: IH Solar/Roger Tilton Films, Inc., 1967
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 500 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Partially animated pitch for the IH Solar Division-designed Saturn turbine engine, made to power plants and factories. Form/genre: Advertising

How Good Are We: IH Ad Services, 1968
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 879 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows some results of IH's global challenge programs, narrated by President Harry O. Bercher. Shows variety of plants and projects. Form/genre: Company promotion

Manly Sand Applicator at International Harvester Co.: Indianapolis, Indiana IH, 1969
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 243 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film focuses on sand handling, core making. Follows casting of Scout engine block. Good exterior views of foundry. Form/genre: Industrial

CPI-IH Poland Print: IH Construction Equipment Division, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 2 reels of 2; 221 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows arrival of delegation (Polish?) at IH Construction Equipment Headquarters (Melrose Park, Illinois?). They then examine equipment. Two near identical prints.

IH - the Award Winners: IH Great Britain, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 2 reels of 2; 1217 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: IH Great Britain division wins Award for Export Excellence from Queen Elizabeth II. Film shows IH British operations and products.

An Investment in Tommorrow: IH Sales Development Construction Equipment Group, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 633 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows advantages of sanitary landfills. Shows IH equipment and trucks. Director: John C. Miller. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial; Educational

Mr. George Morris: GM Photographic, 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: George B. Morris, General Motor's vice president for industrial relations, defends his company against criticisms of assembly line jobs. Such jobs at GM plants in Janesville, Wisconsin and Lordstown, Ohio are compared. Automation as a force leading to “improvement factors” in employee quality of life are discussed at length. Form/genre: Industrial; Lecture

Our World Is International (Unsere Welt ist International): IH, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 745 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: English-narrated version of German film. International equipment plays a role in the making of wine, spectacles, food, etc., in Europe, South Africa, Japan, and the United States. Features footage of the 433, 453, 533, Payloader, Elevator Scraper, 8-91 combines, 104 tractor, Neuss factory; clearing brush in South Africa with crawler tractors; 724s cultivating farmland; TD25 at a gold mine. Form/genre: Company promotion

So Much the Better: IH Australia, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1250 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film showcasing products of International Harvester Australia, including trucks, agricultural equipment, and construction equipment. Film peaks with introduction of the new “Big A” truck. Form/genre: Advertising; Company promotion

[Stock truck, agricultural and construction equipment advertising footage]: Knipp/IH, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 433 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Footage of Travelettes, construction equipment, tractors and balers (450), 151 and 80 combine, 902 cotton picker, “rice special” combine, and other trucks, tractors, and agricultural equipment. Note: needs resplicing. Form/genre: Stock shot; Advertising

Where Do You Stand: Saga, circa 1970s
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 559 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film discusses efforts to increase productivity at IH's Ag Division. Several IH executives appear. Form/genre: Industrial

Energy: Critical Choices Ahead: Dept. of Commerce and Energy/Design Center Incorporated, 1970
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 948 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: A breakdown of energy sources, uses, and choices from 1950 to 1970. How did we lose our energy independence? Projects what the energy picture could look like in 2000 (using the equivalent of 95 million barrels of oil a day). Form/genre: Educational

1972 International Dealer Spots: IH, 1972
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 285 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Ten, thirty, and sixty minute television spots for IH trucks, construction equipment, and lawn machines. Ads include “Tennessee Convertible.” Among the featured IH products are the 1972 International pickup, the 1210 Camper Special, 500-C crawler, 3200A crawler, Cadet 75, Cadet 76, Cub Cadet, and walk-behind mowers. Form/genre: Advertising

The Machines That Know Coal: IH Sales Development, 1972
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 572 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows IH machines in coal mining. Form/genre: Advertising; Industrial

[Natural resources of Canada, by Province]: IH, 1972
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 270 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Footage of industry and farming in Canada by province, from west to east. Likely shown at IH Canada's 1972 Board Meeting. Form/genre: Stock shot; Sponsored

1973 International Television Spots: IH, 1973
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 370 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Ten, thirty, and sixty minute television spots for IH trucks, construction equipment, and lawn machines. Ads include “Pickup Prize”, “McDougall Reunion”, “Happier Man” (all Scout), and “Mow n' Tow Promo”. Among the featured IH products are the Travelall, Monitor, Cadet 75, 3200 and 3200A, 3820, 3600, 3500, 3400, and 2400 Loaders, and 500C crawlers. Form/genre: Advertising

1973 Stockholders Meeting: IH, 1973
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Soundtrack, text, and still photographs from stockholders meeting. Subjects covered include financial review and criticism of anti-free-trade bills. Form/genre: Lecture

[Brooks McCormick at Museo Tecnologico de la Comision Federal de Electricidad]: IH, 1973
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 200 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Mostly silent footage of Brooks McCormick, along with other executives and members of the press, meeting businessmen or politicians outside of Museo Tecnologico de la Comision Federal de Electricidad, a technical museum in Mexico City. IH trucks are shown off; in later footage, an address is given in Spanish. The press event seems to involve a prize given in conjunction with the Mexican Institute of Foreign Trade. Form/genre: Unedited

A Glance at the Past--A Look to the Future: IH, 1973
Physical Description: 2 reels of 2; 1568 and 1000 feet; sound; b&w and color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Collection of sponsored IH shorts, one from 1936 but most from 1973. The first reel contains the farm comedy “My Model Farm” in which a farmer brags about his not-so-well-kept farm; “Space Age Farming” which discusses the role of telemetry and gas chromatography in analyzing stress fractures in IH equipment; “They Call Hogs Beautiful” about innovations in swine science; and “Country Music USA” which explores the economic impact and popularity of country music and how it has changed Nashville and the lives of musicians (featuring short, financially-focused career testimonials from Sonny James, Faron Young, Danny Davis of the National Brass, Jeannie C. Reilly, Marty Robbins, and Tom T. Hall). The second reel contains “Roll It Jacks,” a look at the Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward, Wisconsin; “Catfish Farming,” an exploration of innovations in catfish farming; and “Farming's First Day” which argues that farmers can keep up with innovations in farming by becoming involved with Young Farmers' Association. Form/genre: Sponsored

Purchased Parts Panorama: IHPC, 1973
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1075 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: During the fall of 1972, Fort Wayne hosted the IH Truck Division Purchased Parts Panorama for Profit. IH factory and purchasing executives discuss the importance of standardization and how standardization and fabricating more of its own equipment could save money and time. Form/genre: Lecture

The Pursuit of Excellence: IH, 1973
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 602 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Brooks McCormick exhorts workers to greater levels of performance and discusses management problems. Discusses business conditions. Form/genre: Lecture

Roots of Power: IH, 1974
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 569 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Gives view of IH as it existed in 1974, including steelmaking, foundry, forging machining, assembling, and testing of products. Wide variety of machines. Form/genre: Company promotion

Roots of Power: IH, 1974
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 1001 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Gives view of IH as it existed in 1974, including steelmaking, foundry, forging machining, assembling, and testing of products. Wide variety of machines. Form/genre: Company promotion

Roots of Power: IH, 1974
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 976 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Somewhat expanded version of “Roots of Power” showing manufacturing processes, mid 70's equipment, destructive testing. Form/genre: Company promotion

[Roots of Power, Russian Version]: IH, 1974
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 950 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows manufacturing processes, 1970s equipment. Narrative track in Russian. Form/genre: Company promotion

Stock Footage (Solar - Bircher Interview): Producer unknown, 1974
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 119 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Interviews with Brooks McCormick and another unknown IH official about economy and Solar Turbine division in San Diego. Form/genre: Company promotion

Competitive '78 / [RI Plant]: PC Skills Co./SAGA, circa 1977
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 790 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Alexander Proudfoot Company industrial film. The world leader in the abrasive market needs its production and managerial teams to step up to the challenge. On the same reel is film about Alexander Proudfoot Company aiding IH with management systems. Form/genre: Industrial

IH Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow: IH, 1978
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 420 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: History of International Harvester; new organization of IH. Slide show about components, group divisions. Meant for board presentation? International scope of AEG, truck group, materials handling, construction equipment. Look at future, including powering communities with SOLAR turbines running on kelp. Form/genre: Company promotion

IH Saltillo Mexico: IH, 1979
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 126 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Promotional film gives “tour” of products being made at IH's Saltillo Works in Saltillo, Mexico, including the foundry. No dialogue. Form/genre: Company promotion

[Good Feedback]: IH, 1980
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 179 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Customers, dealers, and others talk about IH Ag, truck, and Payline divisions and equipment. Shows 2+2 tractor and 1440 axial flow combine. Form/genre: Company promotion

FKD 20 MACH No. 970-Milling Machine with Mech. Control and Internal Cutters: GFM, Steyr Austria, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 293 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Sales film for milling machine. Form/genre: Industrial; Advertising

Furfural Core Binders: Producer unknown, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 514 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Shows the comparisons of oil bound cores and furfural bound cores at the Milwaukee Works Foundry. Form/genre: Industrial

MACH No. 901 Internal Cutting of Gears: GFM, Steyr Austria, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 252 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Sales film for automated crankshaft milling machine.

Performance Control Guides for Tool Grinding: IH Manufacturing Research, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 607 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows use of IH performance control guides for tool grinding, including use of machines. Form/genre: Industrial

Statistical Work Analysis: Producer unknown, undated
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 353 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film shows new method of “work simplification” brought to this country by Robert Lee Morrow; includes time-study work done at Wolverine Tube. Form/genre: Industrial

V-800: It Makes Sense
Physical Description: 1 reel of 1; 430 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print 
Scope and Content Note: Film advertising the 280, 300, and 350 horsepower options for the V-800 International engine. Form/genre: Advertising