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Series: Agriculture
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AC 761
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Beating Old Man Weather: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows value of using molasses hay silage over traditional haying methods. Variety of 1930s IH equipment, F-Series Tractors. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 760
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Combining Experience: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 352 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Two brothers sit down and discuss their experiences with McCormick Deering combines. Shows other equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 854
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Farming the Farmall Way: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 403 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of farming with Farmalls. Features F-20, F-30, Farmall regular, plus a wide variety of McCormick-Deering implements. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 174
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South American Rice (El Cultivo Del Arroz): IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 1277 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows story of South American Rice, from plowing to loading on ship. Extremely wide variety of IH equipment, including Deering tractors. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 748
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Farmall Farming Marches On: IH, 1934
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of Farmall farming. Farmall letter series tractors with variety of equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 353
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IH at the Century of Progress: IH, 1934
1 reel of 1; 407 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film about the IH exhibits at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Shows corn picker, #7 imposed gear mower, cream separators in cross-section; mechanical cow which flicks tail, breathes, moos and continuously produces milk (via McCormick milker); binder machines shown in (slowed) operation; a radio-controlled tractor (0-12); and animatronic farmer which rocks, talks, and reads the paper while pretending to remotely control the tractor (the farmer itself is actually controlled by a lab coat-wearing man within the house). Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored; Company Promotion
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AC 857
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The Farmall Does the Job: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 396 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows features of F-12 and value for southern farms. Includes wide variety of equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 743
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The McCormick-Deering Corn Planter Tells Its Own Story: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 401 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Corn planter with animated eyes tells its story, including design and construction. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 741
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Soybeans for Farm and Industry: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 360 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows soybeans from planting to processing in factory. Film shows variety of IH equipment.
IH collection
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AC 736
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The Story of Binder Twine: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; b&w; 16 mm print
: Tells the story of the production of binder twine, from sisal plant to loading the boxcar with finished product. Includes IH's 1933 World's Fair Display in Chicago. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 742
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Terracing to Save Our Farms: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 357 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Demonstrates need for and construction of terraces on farm. Shows equipment used for terracing. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 750
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A Farmer Talks About Tractor Service: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 369 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Farmer gives testimonial about McCormick Deering Service. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 752
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Popular Features of the Farmall 12: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 395 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows features of F-12 and equipment for use with the F-12. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 751
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Power in the Potato Field: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 338 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows use of McCormick Deering equipment in potato farming. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 753
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Quickest On, Quickest Off: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 386 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows F-12's quick hitch. Shows boys in quick hitch contests at Illinois and Indiana State fairs. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 765
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Acres of Rice: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 381 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film discusses how rice production has been modernized using IH equipment. Shows variety of IH rice equipment and processing of rice.
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AC 768
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A Harvester Thresher for Every Farm: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 298 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows IH line of harvester threshers with tractors. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 363
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Message for Webber: IH, circa 1937
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: A McCormick-International dealer believes that farmer Webber will be as pleased as he is himself that the new Number 60 harvester-threshers are being shipped. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 347
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Practical Magic: Wilding Picture Production, 1937
1 reel of 1; 769 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Farmer and son try to start old tractor unsuccessfully. While son gets new parts, farmer dreams McCormick Deering Tractor dealer shows him new tractors, which drive themselves. Directed by J.M. Constable. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 153
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Romance of the Reaper: Fox Case Corp. or IH?, 1937
1 reel of 1; 948 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows development of grain harvesting machines, concentrating on C.H. McCormick's invention of the reaper. Shows variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Company promotion; Educational; Sponsored
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AC 747
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Soil, Seeds, and Sunshine: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 308 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH equipment in Canadian plains wheatfields, planting and mowing.
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AC 744
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When You Think of Mowing: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 432 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: McCormick Deering Dealer shows farmer features of No. 7 mower. Shows other period equipment and trucks. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 762
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Best Becomes Better: Chicago Film Laboratory, 1938
1 reel of 1; 353 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Salesman shows advantages and differences of F-20 over Farmall Regular to skeptical farmer. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 327
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Party Line: Wilding Picture Productions, 1938
1 reel of 1; 578 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of corn pickers over hand methods. Sick man, unable to pick corn, is assisted by neighbors called by busybody party-line eavesdropper. Directed by J.M. Constable.
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AC 763
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Writing Your Own Ticket: IH, 1938
1 reel of 1; 415 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Family and dealer sell farmer on IH's flexible finance plan. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 852
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Caravan of Progress: IH, 1939
1 reel of 1; 253 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows progress of combine innovation from drafting room to field, including testing caravan traveling around country. Also other IH equipment.
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AC 764
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Everybody's Talking: Chicago Film Laboratory, 1939
1 reel of 1; 376 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Introduces Farmall A and associated equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 758
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Farmall B and Equipment: IH, 1939
1 reel of 1; 370 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film introduces Farmall B and associated equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 830
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Right from the Start: Wilding Picture Productions Inc., circa 1939
1 reel of 1; 334 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Older farm couple help out niece and new husband in setting up farm, taking them to IH dealer who shows them tractor features and payment plan. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 757
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The March of Power: Chicago Film Laboratory, 1939
1 reel of 1; 407 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Introduces letter series Farmalls, equipment. Also has historical footage of older tractors. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 310
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Wheel Tractor (Versatile Power on Wheels): IH, circa 1940
1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound unknown; color unknown; 16 mm print
: Film shows uses of IH wheeled industrial tractors in wide variety of uses. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 922
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By Their Example: AMCO/IH, undated
1 reel of 1; 443 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features of Amco/International plow harrows for construction, conservation, and farm equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 731
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Cultivo de Canas: IH Export, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 765 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows equipment for sugar cane growing. Cuban and Puerto Rican footage.
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AC 818
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[Chinese Original]: Unknown producer, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 399 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Shows methods of industry in Asian country, including farming and brick making. Form/genre: Amateur
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CB 345
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For Years to Come: Unknown producer, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 773 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Tells story of how C.B. Musser of York County, Penn., increased wartime agriculture production with conservation farming. Variety of IH equipment shown. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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CB 329
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Fresh from the Garden: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 601 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows techniques of victory gardening. IH equipment shown. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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CB 805
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Helpful Henry: Downing and Bownell, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 743 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Presents classic tale of Harry, a know-it-all city boy who stirs up trouble by trying to help out on the farm. Features Farmall H and combines. Form/genre: Comedy; Sponsored
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AC 806
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Mechanical Cotton Picker: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 206 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film introduces McCormick Deering Model 33 Cotton Pickers; also shows hand picking of cotton.
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DE 766
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Miracle of Paradise Valley: Wilding Pictures, circa late 1940s
1 reel of 1; 1331 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: Veteran comes home to farm, guardian angel saves him from tractor accident and starts him, eventually, on a farm safe crusade. Unusual tractor shown. Directed by James M. Constable.
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AC 817
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More Milk: Office of Information, Motion Picture Services, circa mid 1940s
1 reel of 1; 446 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows steps suggested for increasing cow productivity during WWII. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational
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DE 154
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Permanent Agriculture: IH, circa mid 1940s
1 reel of 1; 1114 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film demonstrates value and techniques of soil conservation farming, using large variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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DE 155
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Permanent Agriculture: IH, circa mid 1940s
1 reel of 1; 1116; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film demonstrates value and techniques of soil conservation farming, using large variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 816
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Tied with Twine: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 200 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Introduces 50T pickup twine baler, and shows automatic operation of baler. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 813
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Back to the Old Farm: IH (Essanjay orig.), 1940
1 reel of 1; 432 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 1940 narration over 1911 film. Boy tries city. Comes back to farm when he sees that modernization has eliminated drudgery.
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AC 807
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Golden Harvest: Dowling and Brownell, 1940
1 reel of 1; 357 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows use of IH equipment in citrus industry, from nursery to processing.
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AC 840
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Keep It Moving: Chicago Film Laboratory, 1940
1 reel of 1; 355 feet; sound; b&w' 16 mm print
: Shows value of spreading manure quickly, focusing mainly on small herd manure spreader. Directed by Tom Gordon.
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AC 828
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Mc Dougall's Hay: Chicago Film Laboratory, 1940
1 reel of 1; 438 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows how pickup balers improve hay quality, save money, and save labor. Director: Tom Gordon.
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AC 808
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Satisfying Old Timer: IH, 1940
1 reel of 1; 442 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows features of new 12 ft. prairie-type combine with Farmall H engine, pulled by F-30. Animated narrator named “Old Timer.” Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 809
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Two Seconds from Cutting to Threshing: IH, 1940
1 reel of 1; 457 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Man on stage with cutaway No. 42 4 ft. combine demonstrates features and then shows operation. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 843
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Yesterday and Today: IH, 1940
1 reel of 1; 374 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Compares old hand methods of farming with new power methods. Large variety of equipment shown.
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AC 824
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McCormick-Deering Cotton Picker: IH, 1944
1 reel of 1; 403 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Introduces first production cotton picker. Lots of field footage. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 344
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One Man Harvesting: IH, 1944
1 reel of 1; 679 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows ability of one man to operate a wide variety of farm tasks with IH equipment, reducing necessary labor. Shows large variety of IH equipment.
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AC 825
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One Man Harvesting: IH, 1944
1 reel of 1; 180 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Introduces cotton pickers and discusses implications of mechanical harvesting of cotton. Several different early pickers appear.
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AC 821
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My Model Farm: Hickory Hill, 1945
1 reel of 1; 388 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film humorously shows hazards and perils of poorly maintained farm. Form/genre: Sponsored
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CB 359
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County Fair: Pat Dowling Pictures/IH, 1946
1 reel of 1; 763 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: A youthful romance takes place while the kids are preparing their exhibits for the country fair. Wide variety of IH equipment shown. Form/genre: Sponsored
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CB 309
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It's More Than Hay: IH, 1946
1 reel of 1; 838 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows worth of good hay, machines and methods. Variety of IH machines demonstrated. Film also shows new and experimental hay making methods. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 826
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Salute to Agriculture No.1: IH, 1946
1 reel of 1; 453 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Five short stories about agriculture: Fox farming in Wisconsin; Buffalo for meat; The little pig that was late for dinner; Tulip time in Holland, Michigan; Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Cpl. James Miller chooses farming for occupation. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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DE 168
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This Is Our Land: Audio Productions Inc., 1946
1 reel of 1; 1022 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows value of conservation farming to nation as a whole. Shows wide variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 855
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The Farmall Cub: IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 309 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Introduces the Farmall Cub and attachments, including the plow, mower, towing wagon, belt pulley, disc plow, disc harrow, field cultivator, and forward mounted planter. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 850
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Farmall Cub (b&w version): IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 309 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film is same as “Farmall Cub” color print, but with several scenes blanked out with soundtrack remaining. Film introduces Cub and equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 317
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King of the Fibers: IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 716 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows the need for cotton to face modern challenges. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 851
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Material Handling Beyond Words: IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 147 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows use of IH equipment in farm material handling. Director: Ken Van Horne. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 823
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For a Permanent Agriculture: IH, 1949
1 reel of 1; 359 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows how to make and maintain terraces. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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CB 304
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Honeymoon for Harriet Calvin, 1949
1 reel of 1; 749 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Farmer keeps saving money for honeymoon, but keeps spending money on farm equipment. Finally wife wins trip to Niagara Falls, but trades trip for household equipment. Film possibly made in part by Robert Altman. Form/genre: Comedy; Sponsored; Advertising
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AC 831
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Tailor Made for Every Job: IH, circa 1949
1 reel of 1; 456 feet; sound; color; 16 mm
: Film shows value of Farmall Cub for all farms where a small tractor is needed. Shows wide variety of equipment for Cub and other equipment.
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CB 348
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Tailor Made for Every Job: IH, 1949
1 reel of 1; 540 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Slightly different from original film; heavy emphasis on touch control.
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AC 735
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Council of California Growers: Council of California Growers, circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 82 feet; sound and silent; color; 16 mm print
: First part gives overview of council. Second part is silent film featuring tomato picker. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 858
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The “64” Answer: Great Lakes Productions, Inc., circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Introduces #64 combine and emphasizes features. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 311
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Double Ringer: Great Lakes Productions, 1950
1 reel of 1; 476 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of parlor milking. Farmer shows fellow farmer around operation demonstrating equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 819
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For Land's Sake: Agra films, 1950
1 reel of 1; 407 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Educational film shows the value of manure, and shows IH equipment used in manure handling. Form/genre: Educational
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CB 328
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Lambert Report on Russia: University of Nebraska, 1956
1 reel of 1; 828 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Tour of Russia, 1955, home movies edited into travelogue, focus on agriculture. Form/genre: Amateur
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CB 817
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#50 Field Harvester: IH, 1960s
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film for the #50 field harvester. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 845
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622 Cotton Pickers: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 271 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Footage of 622 cotton picker operating in a California field.
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AD 342
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Balanced Head Mowers: Consumer Relations Photographic Services, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film deals with the operating principles and design features of a balanced head drive for a mower. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AD 343
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Baler Knotter: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows the operating principles and design features of two types of baler knotters. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AD 345
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Corn Planters: Consumer Relations Photographic Services, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; about 200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film for corn planters. Outlines needs of farmers in terms of planting and then describes how the corn planter accomplishes this. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AD 349
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Flail Type Field Chopper: Consumer Relations Photographic Services?, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film explaining the characteristics of the Flail Type field chopper. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AD 354
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IH Dry Type Air Cleaner: Hickory Hill, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 350 feet; sound; color;16 mm print
: Gives overview of air cleaners and explanation of dry-type air cleaner, including proper use and cleaning. Footage of 806, 706 tractor. Form/genre: Instructional; Sponsored
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AD 355
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IH Presents the Modern Combine: Hickory Hill, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; about 200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows the modern combine and its functions of cutting, feeding, threshing, separating, and cleaning grain. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AD 365
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The New Pitman Mower: Hickory Hills, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 198 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film explains the advancements of the Pitman Mower. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 385
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[Steiger 4 wheel drive tractor]: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 193 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertisement for Steiger tractor with four-wheel drive for hillside use with implements. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 316
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Tale of the Rugged Rotary: IH Advertising Dept. Photographic Services, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 517 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows ability of IH's heavy-duty rotary mowers, including mowing a small forest. Director: J. Stevens. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 337
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Wire Twister: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 692 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows wire twisting mechanism of McCormick wire balers. Director: R. Stearns. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 358
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World of Differences in Cotton - Spanish: IH Ad Services - Hickory Hills, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 770 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows cotton farming, testing, production of items, and uses of cotton.
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DE 164
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Shortcut to Greater Profits: IH Consumer Relations Dept. Photographic Services, 1961
1 reel of 1; 946 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features and construction of No. 5 Field Chopper line. Director: A.C. Moore. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 161
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Agriculture USA #90: John Stearns, circa 1963
1 reel of 1; 960 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Quiz show - Students representing agricultural colleges try to answer questions about agriculture. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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DE 157
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Only a Phone Call Away: IH Hickory Hills Studio, 1965
1 reel of 1; 915 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of IH service and parts to skeptical farmer. Director: D. Holmes. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 814
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A Better Way (Knotter): IH, 1964
1 reel of 1; 410 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows operation of old and new knotter for hay baler. Director: Jim Dennet. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 162
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Day Break-Common Market Tractors: ITW-Film Hilden/RHLD, circa 1964
1 reel of 1; 765 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows equipment for sugar cane growing. Cuban and Puerto Rico footage. Director: H.G. Weigel.
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CB 314
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Not a Shadow of a Doubt: IH Hickory Hills Studios, 1964
1 reel of 1; 595 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Comparison of the 456 Planter with Deere planter. Director: D. Holmes.
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CB 306
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Making Hay the IH Economy Way: IH Advertising Services, Hickory Hills Studios, 1965
1 reel of 1; 620 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows variety of IH hay equipment in action. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 331
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More Capacity 5 Ways - #47 Baler: IH Advertising Dept. - Photographic Services, 1965
1 reel of 1; 518 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features and capacity of #47 baler, including ease of adjustments. Director: Jay Stevens. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 307
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New from Rock Bottom: Jnsel Film, circa 1965
1 reel of 1; 773 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows German-built 624 and 523 tractors with variety of equipment in European farm operations. Shows factory and dealership scenes. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 853
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The Revolutionary New Plow Mulcher: IH, 1965
1 reel of 1; 417 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of using plow mulchers. Producer: H.F. Claus; director: J. Stevens.
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CB 315
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Your Type of Farming (656 Tractor): IH Advertising Services, Hickory Hills, 1965
1 reel of 1; 567 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Electric typewriter writes story about IH 656 tractor for sleeping reporter, includes features, advantages, and other equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 863
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Precision Planting with 185 Beet Planter Attachment: IH Hickory Hills Advertising Center, 1965
1 reel of 1; 139 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows improvements in IH's 185 Beet Planter. Other IH and beet equipment shown. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 822
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#816 Mower Conditioner: IH, 1966
1 reel of 1; 247 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows 21 reasons to buy a #816 mower conditioner. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 268
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The Difference Is Profit: Hickory Hills, 1968
1 reel of 1; 524 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Extols the virtues of 600 series cotton pickers. Limited footage of earlier pickers at beginning. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 333
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The Difference Is Profit: Hickory Hills, 1968
1 reel of 1; 524 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Extols the virtues of 600 series cotton pickers. Limited footage of earlier pickers at beginning. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 865
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Within the Frame of Safety: IH Hickory Hills, 1968
1 reel of 1; 223 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows development of rollover protection devices at Hinsoundale, including testing. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 324
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Engineering for Ag: IH Photo Center, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 572 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film gives details of IH's engineering efforts, focusing on Hinsoundale facility. Film also gives brief history of Cyclo Planter, other equipment. Form/genre: Advertising; Company promotion
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AD 380
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[Farm Equipment Board Presentation]: IH Photographic Center, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 190 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Footage of 4366 tractor, lawn mowers, Club Cadet 55s, 154 Cub Lo Boy, during dealer “Lawn and Garden Party.” Also shows IH Farm Equipment Research and Engineering Center and construction equipment. Likely shown at an FE Board Meeting. Form/genre: Stock shot; Industrial
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CB 346
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Farm Forum: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 437 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Multiple short segments introduce “Farm Forum,” with comments from farmers.
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CB 273
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In the Pursuit of Agricultural Excellence: Venard Films, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 457 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows difficulties and job of modern farmer as businessman. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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CB 322
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Outdoor Power Products Press Conference: International Photographic Center, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 434 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows new Cub Cadet lawn tractors and attachments, focuses on quiet operation.
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CB 325
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Pro Ag - It All Adds Up: Venard Films LTD., circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 504 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film discusses use of “Pro Ag”: management computer program system by farmers. Shows variety of equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 343
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Station 2: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 545 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: First part of movie is IH dealer tryout day for hay windrowers, including competition. Second part is haybaler comparison. Unedited.
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AC 846
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Station 3: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 321 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows forage harvester demonstration with wide variety of IH equipment used.
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CB 323
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Farming's First Day: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 478 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows young farmers involved in “Young Farmers Clubs,” their farms, and club activities. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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CB 319
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Extra Acres: IH Consumer Relations Photographic Services, 1972
1 reel of 1; 760 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Extols the virtues and economics of the McCormick 210 windrower-conditioner. Director: Jay Stevens. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 326
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Best of U.S. Farm Report: WGN(?), 1975
1 reel of 1; 820 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows highlights from “U.S. Farm Report” from 1975, including Earl Butts, Secretary of Agriculture, and Ben Warren, IH Official. Form/genre: News
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AD 350
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Four on the Go: 633 4WD Tractor: Summit/IH Canada, 1975
1 reel of 1; about 300 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows the advantages of four-wheel drive for 633 tractor. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 351
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Great from Any Angle: 844 Tractor: Summit/IH, 1975
1 reel of 1; 292 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film for two versions (2 and 4 wheel) of the 70 pro model 844 diesel tractor. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 344
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The Birth of the Reliable One: 4000 Windrower: Summit/IH, 1976
1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film advertises the model 4000 and 5000 windrower. Emphasizes easy access, adjustment, and cleaning. International 4000 tractor shown at beginning of film. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 340
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645 and 55 Chisel Plows: Summit/IH, 1977
1 reel of 1; 265 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film showcasing the 645 and 55 chisel plows. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 821
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The Complete Answer: Summit/IH, 1977
1 reel of 1; 425 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertisement for the new endwise drill transport attachment. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 795
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“84 Series Competitive Position” I: Summit/IH, 1977
1 reel of 1; 537 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film for the IH 574, comparing it to competitors' tractors. In French. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 796
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“84 Series Competitive Position” II: Summit/IH, 1977
1 reel of 1; 463 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film for the IH 574, comparing it to competitors' tractors. In French. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 812
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“More for Your Money” Sweeps: Summit/IH Canada, 1978
1 reel of 1; 408 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 737
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A Time for Action: Saga, circa 1978
1 reel of 1; 375 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Internal film for IH Ag Group manufacturing management, about poor performance and efforts to improve. Includes Alexander Proudfoot Co. Consultants. Shows variety of plants and products being assembled. Form/genre: Industrial
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CB 269
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A Great New Way to Grow - Series 88 (2+2) Tractors: IH, 1979
1 reel of 1; 455 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features of IH 88 Series 2+2 tractors with implements. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 271
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The Red Edge: SAGA, 1979
1 reel of 1; 491 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film discusses IH's new equipment and turnaround of Agriculture Division. Includes 2+2 tractors, manufacturing plants.
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CB 804
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Harvest the Expert's Edge: IH, circa 1980s
1 reel of 1; 830 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows how to get the most out of 1440, 1460, 1480, and 820 axial flow combines by using IH guides and publications, following proper care procedures, correctly adjusting the axial flow, and making seed/kernel counts to measure necessary loss. Focuses mainly on soybean farming and cotton; also features 963 cotton picker. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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DE 144
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The New Pioneers: WGN (?), circa 1980s
1 reel of 1; 900 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows past and future of farming, including IH equipment.
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CB 270
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The Red Edge Update: SAGA, 1980
1 reel of 1; 491 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Same as original with minor changes. Film discusses IH's new equipment and turnaround of Agriculture Division. Includes 2+2 tractors, manufacturing plants.
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AD 358
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Internationals on the Job: IH, circa 1935
1 reel of 1; 380 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: IH trucks are put to work in the mining, hauling, utility service, delivery, and logging industries. Featuring dual drive 6 wheel trucks, half-ton panel trucks. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 754
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To Market and Home Again: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 383 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows advantages of using IH trucks for speedy delivery of farm products. Shows period harvesting of ag products. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 808
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Jungle Yachts in the Belgian Congo: IH/Courier, circa 1938
1 reel of 1; 730 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Follows Gatti expedition in the Congo, featuring the DS-30 truck. Narration by Chester Santon. Form/genre: Adventure (Non-Fiction); Sponsored
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AD 352
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Heavy Duty Truck Leadership: Wilding, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 300 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: One dealer shows another a film on destructive testing on truck testing grounds. Four and six wheel trucks shown. Form/genre: Training; Industrial; Advertising
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AD 362
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Masters Among Trucks: IHC, 1940s
1 reel of 1; 360 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows how IHC trucks are involved in the oil well servicing, road building and maintenance, concrete mixing, strip mining, limestone, and silica sand industries. Film in poor condition. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 387
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School Days: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Argues for the use of IH chassis for school bus service. Shows brakes, engine, etc. Gives sample argument to convince school boards to use IH buses and consolidate school bus routes. Form/genre: Advertising
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DE 953
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Singing Wheels and IH Presents: Tested Performance: IH/Wilding, 1940s
1 reel of 1; 1120 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: IH, along with the Automobile Manufacturing Association, presents a look at the importance of trucks and the trucking industry to the “growing American population.” The film illustrates this importance with (lip-synching) singing truck drivers and an apocalyptic sequence about the mass disappearance of trucks. Director: H.L. Roberts. Story by Morgan Gibney and James Prindle. Photo: Orlando Lippert and George Hoover. Music: Edwin E. Ludwig. Lyrics: Maurice H. Stoller. At about 23 and a half minutes (850') in, reel also includes “Tested Performance,” an advertisement for the Green Diamond engine. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Advertising
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Tooling Up for Modern Truck Production: IH, undated
1 reel of 1; 1673 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH truck engine production from rough casting to shipment, includes machining, assembly, testing. Major parts shows are the block, crankshaft, oil pump, head. Director: Bob Chevalier, Stan O'Haver.
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Tested Performance: Wilding Pictures Productions
1 reel of 1; 331 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Sales film for K-series trucks includes testing and uses. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 797
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An African Adventure...with Attilio Gatti (The Gatti-Hallicrafters Expedition): Calvin, 1947
1 reel of 1; 810 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Attilio Gatti on his 11th expedition to Africa, thanks to IH trucks and equipment. Wildlife and local celebrations in East Africa are captured on film; shortwave radio connections are tested. Director: Gatti, photographed by Errol C. Prince. Form/genre: Adventure (Non-Fiction); Sponsored
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DE 142
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A Way of Life: IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 882 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows advantages of consolidated rural school districts in Beaverton, Mich. Shows IH equipment, mainly school busses. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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DE 140
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New Champions of Transportation: IH, circa 1949
1 reel of 1; 928 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows the long process of engineering the new L line series of trucks. Includes testing.
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CB 802
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Desert Whipping Post: Dowling/IH, circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 950 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: In-depth look at International Harvester's Arizona proving ground, including its natural and man-made history and construction, the engineering department, the grueling conditions (heat), and trucks tested. Sound quality is not good. Form/genre: Industrial; Advertising
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CB 420
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USA Today: Pat Dowling (?), circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 573 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows how IH trucks fit into the nation's transportation system. Film shows wide range of IH trucks, mostly larger. Shows engineering and testing. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 806
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Hill Drivers: IH Springfield Works, 1950
1 reel of 1; 575 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: A small group of Springfield Works staff take five IH trucks on a drive through the Ohio countryside, the rolling hills of Hocking State Forest, Vinton County, and back home to Springfield Works again. Along the way they stop at a diner for breakfast, a truck stop for lunch, and a gas station, and pass a rural homestead and the Opekasit Center (an IH dealership) in Jeffersonville. Form/genre: Amateur
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DE 145
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A Professional Portrait: Wilding Pictures Production, 1950
1 reel of 1; 887 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: A newspaper reporter, anxious to blast the trucking industry, discovers that truck drivers are very safety conscious. Many old trucks in film, including IH. Director: O.P. Lippert. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational
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DE 158
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You're the Doctor: Audio Productions Inc., 1951
1 reel of 1; 1093 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows proper technique for valve jobs. Form/genre: Training
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DE 160
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Bonanza at Great Bear: Victory Film, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 978 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film about fishing at Canada's Great Bear Lake; IH Scout used by fishing lodge. Form/genre: Sponsored; Adventure (Non-fiction)
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AD 360
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Just Out the Scout!: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 163 feet; silent(?); color; 16 mm print
: David Brinkley and Chet Huntley discuss the development of the Scout but there's no sound. Also featuring Stu Erwin and Fahey Flynn. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 361
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“Loadstar Epilogue”: IH, 1960s
1 reel of 1; 255 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: In this training short, a Mr. Garroway [Dave Garroway?] pretends to answer questions from an audience of IH dealers about Loadstar and Scout promotions. Likely an “interactive” feature, where someone at each viewing “interacted” with Mr. Garroway by reading questions to him from a script distributed to dealerships along with the movie. Mr. Garroway's answers become increasingly ribald. Form/genre: Industrial; Training
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CB 354
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M.T. Dealer Meeting - Diesel & Final: Wilding, circa 1960s
unknown number of reels; 459 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Narrator introduces new diesel engine line and explains how they will meet customers' needs. Form/genre: Training
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AD 371
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The New Internationals: IH, circa 1960
1 reel of 1; 425 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film explains what goes into the design and testing of new IH line of trucks. Includes scale and full size wooden models and 'undercover' highway tests. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 823
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There's More to Cooling (Positive Flow Deaerating Cooling System): Calvin/Cummins Engine Company Training Department, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 739 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: The operation, maintenance, issues, and problems with the modern cooling system of trucks is discussed in detail. Form/genre: Industrial; Training
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AD 374
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Trucks and Data Processing: IH and Springfield Works, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 240 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: As workers build and inspect truck chassis, they enter data onto worksheets and machines. An IBM 024 key punch and IBM 1403 printer are featured. Form/genre: Industrial
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DE 955
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The Big News: IH, 1961
1 reel of unknown number of reels; 1410 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Chet Huntley and David Brinkley star in this training film introducing the new C-line, the Travelette, the Travelall, and the Scout. Chet and David discuss the coming “family boom” and forecast that by the 1980s there will be 14 gigantic “strip cities”, including one that ranges from New York City to Chicago. Good footage of 1950s IH trucks as well as the new lines. Ribald humor and harsh sexual stereotypes appear mostly in segments with television and film personalities Carmelita Pope, Stu Erwin, and Harry Elders. Possibly reel two of two. Form/genre: Training; Advertising
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FE 967
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1964 Dealer Meeting “Morning”: IH Hickory Hills Advertising Center, 1964
1 reel of 1; 1689 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film for 1964 IH truck dealership meeting. Young son joins father's dealership, modernizes it. Shows many trucks, discusses baby boom.
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FE 968
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1964 Dealer Meeting “Afternoon”: IH Hickory Hills Advertising Center, 1964
1 reel of 1; 1635 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Continuation of 1964 IH truck dealership meeting, this film concentrates on product line. Bizarre psychedelic dream sequence involving Ringling Bros. Circus and possibly Rowan & Martin.
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DE 165
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1965 Dealer Announcement Section I: Wilding Business Communications, 1964
1 reel of 1; 1185 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Truck drivers and maintenance men examine new IH truck. Also shows testing procedures.
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DE 166
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1965 Dealer Announcement Section II: Wilding Business Communications, 1964
1 reel of 1; 1227 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Concentrates on light truck sales development. Actors interview dealers.
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DE 167
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1965 Dealer Announcement Section III: Wilding Business Communications, 1964
1 reel of 1; 855 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: First segment shows changes in IH's light duty trucks. Second segment shows IH's new metro.
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DE 947
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CO Cab Assembly IH Springfield Works, 5 OCT 1966: IH Springfield Works, 1966
1 reel of 1; 1230 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Workers at the IH Springfield Works construct cabover cabs before transfer to Chatham works. Names and numbers of processes given. Construction does not seem to be filmed as a cumulative process. Two moments near the beginning catch the workers performing hijinks for the camera: one man does a flip, another two kiss. Form/genre: Industrial
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DE 948
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DAF: Made in Holland [Van Doorne's Autobielfabrieken N.V. Presenteert]: Multiform, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 950 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: The making of DAF automobiles in Holland. Music, no narration. Shows different processes involved in automobile manufacture. Also features dream sequences of individuals touring the factory, usually involving taking DAF vehicles on holiday. At 350' into the movie, one of these sequences involves a half-naked woman voluntarily being sprayed with car paint.
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CB 824
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[Desert Testing footage]: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 700 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Close-up footage of man filling out data sheets, a stopwatch, a boot hitting a brake pedal, a man driving a truck and lighting a cigarette, windshield washer, cab controls. Shots of desert road from cab, road sign. Form/genre: Unedited
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CB 357
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Driving to Keep Our Nation on the Move: IH for ATA foundation, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 616 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film surveys lifestyles of truckers. Good overview of different drivers with interviews. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational
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CB 826
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[Exhaust Lab Testing]: IH, Griffith and Harrold, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 595 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Exhaust lab testing footage, footage of Scouts and Travelalls. a man presumably talking about reducing exhaust emissions sits in front of a chalkboard in what could be a lab or a classroom. Lots of header between footage. Form/genre: Unedited
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AD 359
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It Makes Sense: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 430 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film advertising the V-280 and V-800 engines, for 4370 Transtar, Paystar, and other trucks. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 366
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Scout Ad Living Room (Rev. 1): IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 27 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Spot for Scouts features one being driven out of a couple's living room. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 367
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Scout Ad Stairs (Rev 1): IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 23 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: After having a Scout driven down his mansion's front stairs, a wealthy man and his butler drive down dirt road, presumably toward a fishing and/or hunting spot, and discuss the truck's various qualities. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 822
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The Seddon-Atkinson 300: Clearwater Ltd. Film Co, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 725 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Detailed advertising film about the 6-wheel S-A 300. Fairly technical information given. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 820
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That's Pride (The Transtar 4200 and 4300 Conventionals): IH Photo Center, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 740 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows workers building, painting, and inspecting IH trucks. Workers are interviewed about the personal pride they build into the Transtar Line. Good detail, but repetitive. Form/genre: Advertising
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FG 251
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Tomorrow Begins with You: IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 1720 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: A consecutive series of detailed ads covers many features of the 9370 conventional, from computer-aided design to custom paint job options to the clutch system. Last spot features Johnny Unitas. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 348
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Engineering: From Plans to Designs [Ft. Wayne Board Presentation]: IH/Hickory Hill, circa 1972
1 reel of 1; 300 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Silent film, possibly meant to be shown at a Ft. Wayne board presentation. Shows efforts at exhaust emissions lab, as well as destructive and crash testing, to improve elements of design applicable to federal safety standards. Transtar 4200, Scout, Cargostar, other trucks. Form/genre: Industrial
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AD 376
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The “WOW” Wagon: Scout II: IH, circa 1972
1 reel of 1; 385 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Charlie Baxter wants a rugged vehicle built for his fishing trips, but his wife Velma isn't so sure. Junior wants a “groovy car” and convinces them that the Scout II will fit all their needs. Campy. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 373
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Trucking Is a Five Letter Word: IHPC, circa 1972
1 reel of 1; 280 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertising film features mechanized building and tooling of carbureted and diesel truck and construction engines. Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 346
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A Day with the Paystar: IH Photo Center, 1973
1 reel of 1; 324 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Footage of Paystars being used to move heavy-duty drilling equipment. Features 210, 5000. A presentation by IH Export Company (possibly for Russian export). Form/genre: Advertising; Stock shot
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AD 339
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Fiftieth Anniversary in Fort Wayne: IH Photo Center, circa 1973
1 reel of 1; 278 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows the festivities at the Ft. Wayne plant, in honor of the plant's 50th year in that community. Families tour the factory and grounds. Featuring Transtar 4200, Scout II, 1907 auto buggy, ERTL truck, and payline toys. Form/genre: Unedited
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CB 419
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From Artichokes to Zanesville: Concert Films Inc., 1973
1 reel of 1; 924 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Shows importance of trucks to nation's industry, including Zanesville Pottery. Sequential direction by Robert Anderson, Scott Anderson, Joe Phipps, and Ed Kean. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational
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AC 770
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IH Con Expo (Holland): IH, 1973
1 reel of 1; 436 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: IH truck sales film for metric countries. Shows wide variety of IH trucks in wide variety of applications.
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CB 036
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International Con Expo 73: Shield Productions, 1973
1 reel of 1; 1074 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: IH truck sales film for metric countries. Shows wide variety of IH trucks in wide variety of applications. Same as other version, but in Russian.
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DE 146-150
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Issues and Actions-1975: Fred A. Niles Communications Centers, 1974
5 reels of 5; 1266, 66, 1028, 606, 1106 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Dealer meeting film for 1975 IH trucks. Discusses effects of economy, labor, and regulations on trucking industry. Many interviews. Form/genre: Industrial
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CB 816
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RVs-The Safe, Thrifty Way to Go!: IH/Walter J. Klein Co., Ltd., 1974
1 reel of 1; 500 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: A family buys an IH Scout and RV so that they may travel with thrift and safety in mind. Covers safety tips. Director: Chris Cafege. Filmed by Cafege and Robert P. Klein. Script by Klein. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 320
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Color Me Quality: IH Consumer Photographic Center, 1975
1 reel of 1; 539 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows new production line for gasoline truck engines in Indianapolis, with emphasis on work environment, color (psychology), and automation.
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CB 825
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[Desert Testing]: IH, 1975
1 reel of 1; 600 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Silent, roughly spliced footage featuring desert testing of IH trucks in desert conditions. Shows brake and water testing. Travelall, Scout pulling RV. “Head-work print.” Form/genre: Unedited
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CB 827
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[Fort Wayne Testing]: IH, circa 1975
1 reel of 1; 840 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Footage of all manner of testing on IH truck brakes, wheels, cabs, and engines, conducted in laboratories and on tracks and roads. Includes Belgium block test, mud bath, twist course. Features Scouts as well as other vehicles. Form/genre: Unedited
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CB 360
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Patton Speech: Sedelmaier, circa 1974
1 reel of 1; 478 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: IH uses parody of speech scene from Patton to motivate truck dealers to sell new “Transtar II” trucks. Profane. Form/genre: Training; Industrial
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CB 321
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System 400: Price Weber Associates, 1975
1 reel of 1; 539 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows new production line for gasoline truck engines in Indianapolis, with emphasis on work environment, color (psychology), and automation.
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CB 418
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Built to Perform: IH Truck Division, circa 1976
1 reel of 1; 569 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shot at Springfield Plant. Film about International Harvester's compliance with new federal air brake rules. Engineering, testing, training, and production of Loadstar trucks.
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AD 384
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[Scout ad film]: IH, circa 1976
1 reel of 1; 193 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Members of the press come to International Harvester's Hickory Hill campus to test-drive the new Scout Traveler, Terra, and Scout II. Detailed list of specifications are given. Concludes with the directive to “Scout the America others pass by.” Form/genre: Advertising
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AD 347
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Endurance Machine: Creative Establishment, 1978
1 reel of 1; 218 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Advertisement for Transtar II. Shows evolution of IH cabover trucks; spends a lot of time talking up the virtues of the Transtar's BBC (bumper-back of cab measurement). Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 818
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Scouting Old Sandy with Billy Kidd (A Scout Adventure): IH Photo Center, circa 1979
1 reel of 1; 790 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Billy Kidd, professional skier and resident of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, takes Jake Hoeschler and Janet Borden on a ski trip down an out-of-the-way peak called Old Sandy, courtesy of Kidd's Rallye Scout. Form/genre: Adventure; Sponsored
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AD 378
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[BBC news story on slumping truck sales]: BBC, 1980
1 reel of 1; 165 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: In the midst of slumping truck sales, Seddon-Atkinson introduced the 401, featuring the return of the “Big A” logo. Seddon-Atkinson spokespeople speak of chances for the truck's success despite the odds. The BBC appears to remain skeptical. Form/genre: News
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AD 375
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We Build Your Kind of Truck: IH/Creative Establishment, circa 1980
1 reel of 1; 320 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Focus on the men who build, design, and sell IH trucks. Shows medium and medium heavy “S” series, including S1900. IH Vocational. Form/genre: Advertising; Company Promotion
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CB 356
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Rollover: Film Counselors Associates, 1985
1 reel of 1; 758 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film surveys lifestyles of truckers, shows wide variety of mid-70s IH trucks.
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DE 959
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[Stock truck advertising footage]: Detroit Art Services/Allied Film Lab, 1985
1 reel of 1; 800 feet; silent; color; 16 mm negative
: Footage of International truck advertising. Director: R. Salay; camera by Ed Kukla. Form/genre: Advertising; Stock shots
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Series: Industrial
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AC 749
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International Power in Industry: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 394 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows IH industrial tractors, crawlers, and power units in variety of operations. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial
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AC 740
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Paydirt: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 385 feet; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows T-20 and T-40 TracTracTors in earthmoving with variety of equipment in mining, logging, agriculture, etc. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial
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AC 755
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From Trees to Lumber: IH, 1936
1 reel of 1; 367 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows uses of IH power in Southern lumber industry. Also shows building of logging railroad. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial
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AC 767
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Earthmoving: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 389 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows “modern” methods of earthmoving. Shows wide variety of earthmoving equipment. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial
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AC 766
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Cold Facts from the Northland: Associated Screen News LTD, 1938
1 reel of 1; 351 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Son tries to convince father to extend logging operations to northern area, which is made possible by IH TracTracTors. Form/genre: Sponsored
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AC 810
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Saving Money with IH Power: No. 1-TD 18: IH, 1939
1 reel of 1; 377 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows advantages of TD-18 for dirt moving. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 800
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The “Bent for Hell Buggy”: IH, circa 1945
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Concerns the testing of the high-speed 13-ton M-5 tractor for use in warfare, and the training of military personnel in the use of the tractor. Footage of crawler tractor racing over steep hills and muddy gulches, with and without howitzer. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Sponsored
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AD 372
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These Hustling Huskies Make Things Move: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 480 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: IH TracTracTors are used to improve the Tulsa, Oklahoma municipal airport, Muskogee's Hatbox Field, and Oklahoma City's Bethany airport, and in other municipal and highway construction jobs, including uprooting giant stumps and knocking down tall trees. Includes footage of the TD-18, TD-6, TD-14, and Adams and Bucyrus-Erie graders. Form/genre: Industrial
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AC 866
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Old Time Logging Film: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 288 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Footage of late 30's and 40's logging operations, including railway and IH equipment.
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AC 842
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Tractors for Railroads: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 414 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows uses of IH tractors and power by railroads, especially the Milwaukee Road, Rock Island and Santa Fe.
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AC 756
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Modern Power for Modern Needs: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 395 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH crawler tractor line in action in road building and logging. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 841
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Saving Money with IH Power: IH, 1940
1 reel of 1 feet; 375 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: Script in can for salesman. Shows economy of IH construction equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 820
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The New TD-24: Calvin/IH, 1945
1 reel of 1; 421 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film introduces the TD-24 crawler tractor and shows tractor in action. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 844
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IH in Airport Construction: Unknown producer, circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 200 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows uses of IH crawler tractors for airport construction, mainly at Washington National Airport.
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AC 738
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Second Time Around: IH Sales Development, circa 1950s
1 reel of 1; 419 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Promotional Film for IH Construction Equipment Division showing products at work. Products include bulldozers, scrapers, dump trucks, etc. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 071
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Packaged Power for Pulpwood Profits: International Harvester, circa 1955
1 reel of 1; 638 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: International Harvester promotional film demonstrating International Drott Equipment diesel tractor for use in pulpwood logging operations. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 815
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Kimco-Hough Payloader: KIMCO (?), circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 317 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows Kimco factory and production of payloaders, then shows loaders at construction sites. Form/genre: Advertising; Company promotion
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CB 361
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Kimco - the Plant and Its Products: Ginza Sakuraya, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 755 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Details history, manufacturing plant, and product line of KIMCO. Including loaders. Form/genre: Company promotion
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CB 332
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No Room for Almost: Sales Development - IH Construction Equipment Group, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 770 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows features and manufacturing of H-400 payloaders. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 339
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[Payloggers]: IH, circa 1960s
1 reel of 1; 500 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features of IH paylogger line 57c, 59, 511. Also shows R Series semi-tractor.
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CB 388-389
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Story of Muddy Run: IH Sales Development, Construction Equipment Division, circa 1960s
2 reels of 2; 2029 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows the story of the Muddy Run Pump-Storage Facility (Hydroelectric), from need for electricity to construction while avoiding ecological damage. IH construction equipment featured. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational
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DE 156
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The Word Gets Around: IH Sales Development, 1963
1 reel of 1; 1021 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Actual users of IH construction equipment give testimonials about quality. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 334
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The Word Gets Around, Vol. II: IH Sales Development, circa 1963
1 reel of 1; 736 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Includes testimonies from several operators and executives about IH construction equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 267
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Payhaulers - All Wheel Drive: Sales Development, Construction Equipment Group, IH, 1968
1 reel of 1; 635 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows features of 140+180 Payhaulers. Also shows Scouts and Payloaders. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 312
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T800 Paymover: IH, 1970s
1 reel of 1; 496 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Silent film of driver showing features and maintenance procedures for T-800 paymover, then shows T-800 towing Pan Am 747 to taxiway.
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DE 956
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Yumbo - Elephantes Jaunes: Unknown producer, 1970s
1 reel of 1; 2370 feet; sound unknown; color; 16 mm print
: Shows design, manufacture, and extensive use of construction equipment shown. Yumbo was a subsidiary of IH France. Form/genre: Advertising; Company promotion
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CB 313
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Payloggers: IH Photographic Center, 1970
1 reel of 1; 500 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: IH payloggers and trucks in action in the forest.
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DE 151
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Let's Look at the 175B: IH, 1971
1 reel of 1; 906 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows variety of uses for 175 B crawler-loader tractor. Silent film possibly meant for live narration.
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CB 274
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Payloader 560 - a New Breed: Sales Development Construction Equipment Group, 1971
1 reel of 1; 655 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows features and manufacturing of 560 Payloader. Also shows IH trucks. Form/genre: Advertising
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Series: Corporate
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AD 369
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The Building of Boulder Dam: IH/ Dowling and Brownell, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows the experience of building of Boulder Dam, focusing on the role that IH trucks played in that process. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Sponsored
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AD 364
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New Oil Field Methods: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 330 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AC 769
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Profitable Power: IH, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 438 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows use of IH and McC-D power units in a variety of applications. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 815
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The Right Material in the Right Place: Selecting Iron and Steel for IHC Products: IHC Products, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 728 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 368
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Snow Fighters (no. 49): IH/Chicago Film Lab, circa 1930s
1 reel of 1; 350 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 377
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[American Legion Ceremony]: Unknown producer, 1931
1 reel of 1; 102 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 170
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Diesel Engine Principles: IH, 1934
1 reel of 1; 1010 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows operation of IH diesel engine, then extensively shows precision manufacturing of engine. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Advertising
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CB 366
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International Harvester Diesel: IH, 1935
1 reel of 1; 760 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows through automation and cutaways the operation of the IH diesel engine. Also shows applications and equipment. Form/genre: Industrial; Educational; Advertising
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AC 746
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Our Daily Bread: Associated Screen, 1937
1 reel of 1; 386 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows the bread industry from field to bakery. Shows large variety of IH equipment. Form/genre: Educational; Sponsored
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AC 745
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Power in the Oil Industry: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 400 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Shows use of variety of IH engines, crawlers; trucks in oil industry. Shows variety of oil industry practices. Form/genre: Educational; Industrial; Sponsored
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AC 849
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When Snow Comes: IH, 1937
1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows snow removal abilities of IH equipment; includes Wisconsin footage of 1936 blizzard. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 798
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Animal All Stars: Great Lakes Production/IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 690 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Sponsored film features the performances of trained elephants, big cats, bears, ponies, and chimpanzees at the Saint Louis Zoo. Form/genre: Sponsored
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FG 250
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Headline for Harper: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 1470 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 807
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Industrial Diesel Power: Wilding/IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 780 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 809
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Loads of Coal: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 470 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 342
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Losyzamku...Lozykraju: Unknown producer, undated
1 reel of 1; 490 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows the restoration of a palace in Warsaw after World War II damage.
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AD 370
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The Marines Have Landed: Wilding/IH, circa WWII
1 reel of 1; 374 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: A salute to Marines, who are shown training. A landing rehearsed. Features IH TracTracTors, trucks. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda
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CB 351
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The Matter of the Core: Wilding Picture Prodcutions, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 459 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Sales film for Osbourne Automatic Core making machinery for foundries. Director: George Hoover. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 759
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Power That Covers the Field: IH, 1940s
1 reel of 1; 334 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of TD family of crawlers for agriculture. Shows variety of equipment. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 352
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The Sprinklered Fire That Got Away: Bay State Film Production, Inc., 1940s
1 reel of 1; 451 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 819
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Strength Unseen: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 860 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH's contribution to World War II, including military products. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda
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CB 341
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Strength Unseen: IH, circa 1940s
1 reel of 1; 860 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH's contribution to World War II, including military products. Form/genre: Sponsored; Educational; Propaganda
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DE 152
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Twine from Around the World: Great Lakes Productions, circa 1940s
Number of reels unknown; length unknown; sound and color unknown; 16 mm
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AC 812
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Logging in the Borneo Jungle (With Music): IH, 1940
1 reel of 1; 340 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AC 811
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Logging in the Borneo Jungle (no music): IH, 1940
1 reel of 1; 341 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 341
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Animated Antics: Speaking of Animals/Down on the Farm: IH/Paramount/Fairbanks and Carlisle, 1941
1 reel of 1; 306 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 163
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The Strong Shall Be Free: Wilding, circa 1943
1 reel of 1; 809 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH wartime production efforts, including Milwaukee Works. Wide variety of equipment shown, very patriotic. Form/genre: Company promotion; Propaganda
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AC 861
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Army-Navy E: IH (?), circa 1944
1 reel of 1; 403 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive
: First part of film shows “E” award ceremony. Second part of film deals with fire protection.
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DE 171
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Under Western Skies: Trade Films Inc., 1946
1 reel of 1; 1000 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film explains causes and cures for erosion in Western states. Shows large variety of IH equipment. Director: Pat Dowling. Form/genre: Sponsored
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CB 799
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Anniversary Parade: Calvin, 1947
1 reel of 1; 682 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 308
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Power That Brings You Oil: IH, 1947
1 reel of 1; 707 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows processes of oil industry, and applications of IH equipment to that industry. Form/genre: Sponsored
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CB 350
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1949 Picnic: Producer unknown, 1949
1 reel of 1; 541 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm archival positive
: Indianapolis Works Supervisors take outing to Lakeshore Country Club, June 25, 1949. Golfing, drinking beer, gambling, etc. Form/genre: Amateur
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CB 803
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Easy on the Eyes: Sarra, 1949
1 reel of 1; 534 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Discusses eye injuries and warns of the dangers of not wearing safety glasses in the workplace. Sponsored by National Safety Council. Form/genre: Educational
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DE 175
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Suercos Y Huellas De Progresso: IH of Uruguay, circa 1949 - 1952
1 reel of 1; 1246 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows IH of Uruguay operations from unloading ships to repair parts delivery by aircraft. Excellent film with a wide variety of equipment.
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AC 832-833
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Man Machine Analysis-Methods Engineering: IH Standards and Methods Dept, circa 1950s
2 reels of 2; 266 & 346 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows how man-machine analysis can reduce manufacturing costs - plenty of footage of men drilling holes. Form/genre: Industrial
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CB 810
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Machine Shop Work #2: the Micrometer: Loucks and Norling Studies, circa 1950
1 reel of 1; 480 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film on proper use and care of micrometer measuring tools. Form/genre: Training
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CB 811
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Monarchs of the Forest: Farm Film Foundation, circa 1950
1 reel of 1; 650 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 364
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Frozen Treasure: Reid H. Ray Film Industries, 1950
1 reel of 1; 801 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 330
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There Is Work Being Done: Calvin, 1950
1 reel of 1; 458 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Crawler tractor sales film; shows tractors and equipment in logging and construction work. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 305
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You Can't Lose: Wilding Picture Productions, Inc., 1950
1 reel of 1; 492 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 349
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Menu for Merchandising: Wilding, 1951
1 reel of 1; 740 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Details advertising campaign for 1951 IH refrigerators. Form/genre: Advertising
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AC 827
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Cashing in on Color: Dallas Jones, 1952
1 reel of 1; 391 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Training film for IH refrigerator salesmen, especially emphasizing “spring fresh green.”. Form/genre: Training
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DE 950
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Inside Harvester: Wilding/IH, 1952
1 reel of 1; 960 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 957-958
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[Benham Coal Mines]: Appalshop, 1953
2 reels of 2; 2178 feet; silent; b&w and color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AC 739
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Cuban IH Dealerships (Eslabones De Service): IH, circa 1953
1 reel of 1; 332 feet; sound; color; 16 mm archival positive
: 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
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DE 159
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Triunfar Sobre Las Objeciones: Dartnecc S.A., 1953
1 reel of 1; 1128 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Apparently a salesman training film for dealing with sales resistance. Dubbed in Spanish. Form/genre: Training
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CB 328
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Lambert Report on Russia: University of Nebraska, 1956
1 reel of 1; 828 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Tour of Russia, 1955, home movies edited into travelogue, focus on agriculture. Form/genre: Amateur
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AC 859
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Molding Units SPO: Producer unknown, 1960
1 reel of 1; 289 feet; silent; b&w; 16 mm archival positive
: Film shows automatic mold making machinery and foundry process. Form/genre: Industrial
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DE 141
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The Strangest Secret in the World: Jack Lieb Productions, circa 1960
1 reel of 1; 1013 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Earl Nightingale explains how to get ahead in the world-think. Form/genre: Lecture
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AD 381
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[Footage of fire at Indianapolis FE District Office]: IH, 1967
1 reel of 1; 460 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 336
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IH TV Presentation: IH (?), 1967
1 reel of 1; 38 feet; sound; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 814
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Revolution in Industrial Power: IH Solar/Roger Tilton Films, Inc., 1967
1 reel of 1; 500 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Partially animated pitch for the IH Solar Division-designed Saturn turbine engine, made to power plants and factories. Form/genre: Advertising
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CB 421
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How Good Are We: IH Ad Services, 1968
1 reel of 1; 879 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AC 862
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Manly Sand Applicator at International Harvester Co.: Indianapolis, Indiana IH, 1969
1 reel of 1; 243 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film focuses on sand handling, core making. Follows casting of Scout engine block. Good exterior views of foundry. Form/genre: Industrial
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AC 867-868
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CPI-IH Poland Print: IH Construction Equipment Division, circa 1970s
2 reels of 2; 221 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Shows arrival of delegation (Polish?) at IH Construction Equipment Headquarters (Melrose Park, Illinois?). They then examine equipment. Two near identical prints.
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DE 172-173
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IH - the Award Winners: IH Great Britain, circa 1970s
2 reels of 2; 1217 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: IH Great Britain division wins Award for Export Excellence from Queen Elizabeth II. Film shows IH British operations and products.
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CB 272
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An Investment in Tommorrow: IH Sales Development Construction Equipment Group, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 633 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film shows advantages of sanitary landfills. Shows IH equipment and trucks. Director: John C. Miller. Form/genre: Sponsored; Industrial; Educational
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CB 422
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Mr. George Morris: GM Photographic, 1970s
1 reel of 1; length unknown; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 813
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Our World Is International (Unsere Welt ist International): IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 745 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 954
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So Much the Better: IH Australia, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 1250 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 386
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[Stock truck, agricultural and construction equipment advertising footage]: Knipp/IH, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 433 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 416
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Where Do You Stand: Saga, circa 1970s
1 reel of 1; 559 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film discusses efforts to increase productivity at IH's Ag Division. Several IH executives appear. Form/genre: Industrial
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DE 949
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Energy: Critical Choices Ahead: Dept. of Commerce and Energy/Design Center Incorporated, 1970
1 reel of 1; 948 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 337
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1972 International Dealer Spots: IH, 1972
1 reel of 1; 285 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 363
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The Machines That Know Coal: IH Sales Development, 1972
1 reel of 1; 572 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows IH machines in coal mining. Form/genre: Advertising; Industrial
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AD 383
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[Natural resources of Canada, by Province]: IH, 1972
1 reel of 1; 270 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 338
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1973 International Television Spots: IH, 1973
1 reel of 1; 370 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 944
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1973 Stockholders Meeting: IH, 1973
1 reel of 1; 1200 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Soundtrack, text, and still photographs from stockholders meeting. Subjects covered include financial review and criticism of anti-free-trade bills. Form/genre: Lecture
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AD 379
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[Brooks McCormick at Museo Tecnologico de la Comision Federal de Electricidad]: IH, 1973
1 reel of 1; 200 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 945-946
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A Glance at the Past--A Look to the Future: IH, 1973
2 reels of 2; 1568 and 1000 feet; sound; b&w and color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 951
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Purchased Parts Panorama: IHPC, 1973
1 reel of 1; 1075 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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CB 355
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The Pursuit of Excellence: IH, 1973
1 reel of 1; 602 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Brooks McCormick exhorts workers to greater levels of performance and discusses management problems. Discusses business conditions. Form/genre: Lecture
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CB 335
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Roots of Power: IH, 1974
1 reel of 1; 569 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 143
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Roots of Power: IH, 1974
1 reel of 1; 1001 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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DE 169
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Roots of Power: IH, 1974
1 reel of 1; 976 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Somewhat expanded version of “Roots of Power” showing manufacturing processes, mid 70's equipment, destructive testing. Form/genre: Company promotion
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DE 952
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[Roots of Power, Russian Version]: IH, 1974
1 reel of 1; 950 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows manufacturing processes, 1970s equipment. Narrative track in Russian. Form/genre: Company promotion
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AC 864
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Stock Footage (Solar - Bircher Interview): Producer unknown, 1974
1 reel of 1; 119 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Interviews with Brooks McCormick and another unknown IH official about economy and Solar Turbine division in San Diego. Form/genre: Company promotion
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CB 801
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Competitive '78 / [RI Plant]: PC Skills Co./SAGA, circa 1977
1 reel of 1; 790 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 357
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IH Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow: IH, 1978
1 reel of 1; 420 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 356
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IH Saltillo Mexico: IH, 1979
1 reel of 1; 126 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AD 382
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[Good Feedback]: IH, 1980
1 reel of 1; 179 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: 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
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AC 993
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FKD 20 MACH No. 970-Milling Machine with Mech. Control and Internal Cutters: GFM, Steyr Austria, undated
1 reel of 1; 293 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Sales film for milling machine. Form/genre: Industrial; Advertising
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CB 340
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Furfural Core Binders: Producer unknown, undated
1 reel of 1; 514 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Shows the comparisons of oil bound cores and furfural bound cores at the Milwaukee Works Foundry. Form/genre: Industrial
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AC 992
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MACH No. 901 Internal Cutting of Gears: GFM, Steyr Austria, undated
1 reel of 1; 252 feet; silent; color; 16 mm print
: Sales film for automated crankshaft milling machine.
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CB 417
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Performance Control Guides for Tool Grinding: IH Manufacturing Research, undated
1 reel of 1; 607 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: Film shows use of IH performance control guides for tool grinding, including use of machines. Form/genre: Industrial
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AC 860
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Statistical Work Analysis: Producer unknown, undated
1 reel of 1; 353 feet; sound; b&w; 16 mm print
: 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
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AE 399
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V-800: It Makes Sense
1 reel of 1; 430 feet; sound; color; 16 mm print
: Film advertising the 280, 300, and 350 horsepower options for the V-800 International engine. Form/genre: Advertising
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