Wisconsin. Division of Employment and Training: Civil Rights Compliance Files, 1984-2013

Container Title
1990/168
Part 3 (1990/168, film and video call numbers, Audio 1651A): Additions, 1963-1980
Physical Description: 29 films, 1 film can, and 11 audio recordings 
Scope and Content Note: Films, video and audio recordings, 1963-1980, promoting Wisconsin tourism, industry, and local businesses. Records contain 16 mm prints for 23 complete film titles, one of which also has a 3/4-inch U-Matic access copy; as well as 16 mm printing elements for an untitled film on cross-country skiing by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Also included are 3 reels containing products and services, community development, and tourism commercials for Wisconsin businesses and year-round recreational activities in the state. This accession also contains eleven audio recordings highlighting Wisconsin travel and tourism, including Little Bohemia, Summerfest, and the Wisconsin State Fair.
Access Restrictions: Printing elements cannot be viewed.
Commercials
AC 562
[Wisconsin Businesses Commercials], undated
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note: Product and tourism commercials by Wausau Homes, Blue Cross of Wisconsin, Surgical Care Blue Shield; Usinger's, Bolens from FMC, Wisconsin Telephone, and Employers Insurance of Wausau.
AE 200
[Wisconsin Businesses Commercials], undated
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note: Product and tourism commercials from Employers' Insurance of Wausau, Wisconsin Telephone,and Evinrude. Includes four commercials for Employers' Insurance; two commercials for the touchtone phone from Wisconsin Telephone, and two commercials for the outboard motor from Evinrude.
AC 563
[Wisconsin Promotional Commercials], undated
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note: Commercials from Marx Films, Incorporated (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), two fall tourism commercials, two winter in Wisconsin commercials, Jerry Smith Studio (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Wisconsin Conservation Department PSA for Your Window on Wisconsin for outdoor fun; two Wisconsin Vacation and Travel Service ads.
AC 565
[UW Extension Community Development Commercials], undated
Physical Description: 16 mm, color sound 
Note: UW Extension Community Development ads on, community building (sign language with subtitles); Medford industry development and job growth, rural vacation at farms in northern Wisconsin, Gilman community development; Cable, Wisconsin 1977 Birkebeiner winter events and vacations, Paavo Nurmi Marathon running in Hurley, Wisconsin; outdoor fun and attractions, vacations and community development community meeting needs for senior citizens' bus service.
Films
DD 726
Ciao, Turista!
Note

Produced for the U.S. Travel Service, U.S. Department of Commerce this presents Sal Dano and Linda Dano as Enrico and Rosa, two Italian tourists with limited English language skills trying to navigate their way through an American city. Stress the economic benefit of foreign tourists and the need for state and local programs and services for foreigners, as well as the importance of individual hospitality and ambassadorship.

Production, Paramount Pictures, 1974

Cast, Sal Dano, Linda Dano; director and producer, Alden Scott Miller; writer, Garrie Bateson; music, Basil Poledouris; director of photography, Jose Mignone

DD 724-DD 725
Citizen Participation, A Case Study in Economic Development
Note

A documentary study of the process of citizen participation as it was applied from July 1978 through 1980 in the revitalization of downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a city with a population of about 51,000.

Production, Photographic Media Center, University of Wisconsin Extension, 1980

Producer, cinematographer, and editor, Jackson Tiffany; project co-director, Harriett Mayer

AE 185
Fall in Northern Wisconsin
Note

A film made to show the lights and shadows, shades and colors that made fall so beautiful in the north.

Production, Distributed by Wisconsin Conservation Department. Made in cooperation with agricultural agents in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade, Marinette and Forest Counties. Filmed by University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture, undated

CB 121
For You, Naturally
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A description of the Wisconsin State Parks System and a tour of several of the parks.

Duplicate copy of DD 360 with a running time of 24 minutes

Production, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, circa 1970s

Director, Staber W. Reese; photographer, Dean E. Tvedt; writer, Mel Ellis

DD 360
For You, Naturally
Physical Description: Duplicate copy of CB 121 with a running time of 25 minutes 
DD 728
New Miners
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A report on mining iron, copper, and zinc in Wisconsin. Film follows the process of finding and extracting the metals and also discusses the impact mines have on the land, the economy, and the community. Also discusses how harmful side effects can be minimized and what was learned from past mistakes in the mining and logging industries.

Production, Telecommunications Center, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 1978

Director, producer and writer, Brian Schmidlin; cinematographer and editor, Flepkin Blakeslay

CB 126
See More of America
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Tourism film highlighting some of the nation's tourist destination. Film includes four different introductions.

Production, United States Travel Service, United States Department of Commerce, undated

CC 377
Shoreland Development-A New Approach
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Shows the tourist benefit of developing shore lands, but stressing the importance of good management and the need to protect natural lake systems, reducing man's impact on our natural resources, and how to avoid crowing in these areas.

Production, prepared by the Inland Lake Demonstration Project and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Agricultural Journalism and funded by the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission, 1973

CB 115
Snow Trails
Note

This promotional film for winter recreation in Wisconsin highlights a number of activities, including snowmobiling, skiing, ski jumping, ice fishing, and tubing. The film shows the “Crazy Legs Hill Climb” snowmobile race and gives information on where to obtain recreational equipment.

Production, RBIC Films Production, circa 1958

DD 727
Summer of '76
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A film tour of summer activities in Wisconsin. Places and activities include waterskiing, fishing, hot air ballooning, Wisconsin Dells, Lambeau Field, car racing, Aztalan motocross, small town festivals, concerts, and shows.

Production, Marx Films, Incorporated, 1976

Director, Gregg P. Shelby; producer, Duke Marx, writer, John Lincoln; host, Gary Burghoff

AC 564
There Must Be a Better Way
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

This film depicts Wisconsin's natural beauty by following a businessman into the countryside of Lincoln County to look for a good location outside the city where his company can build a new factory.

Production, Bill Rebone in cooperation with Geisel Studios, Wausau, Wisconsin, 1970

Director and producer, Bill Rebone

CB 120
Travel Pictures Count
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A film discussing the importance that pictures, especially personal pictures, play in tourism and in advertising. The narrator introduces guests from various professions who describe the importance of pictures in their fields.

Production, Kodak, 1971

FE 363
We Like it Here!
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Film promoting Wisconsin industry and tourism. Includes segments on shipping, fishing, agriculture, a nuclear power plant, Native Americans in Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee Circus Parade. Includes an introduction by Governor Warren Knowles.

Production, Swanson Productions, 1966. Produced through cooperation of Business and Industry Labor and Agriculture Government Agencies. A presentation of Wisconsin Department of Resource Development

Narrator, Ray Scott

Script and direction, Robert W. Swanson

CB 119
What Elmer Has!, Fishing Fever
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A film promoting fishing in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.

Production, RBK Film, 1955

Photographer, writer and editor, Robert B. Kutz

CB 118
Wild River Country
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A look at the four seasons of recreation and wildlife in the wild river country of Wisconsin. Includes fishing, hunting, canoeing scenes; rafting, camping, kayaking, and wild rice collecting.

Production, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, undated

Photographer, Staber W. Reese and Dean Tvedt; script and narration, George Vukelich; editing, recording and music scoring, A. Stuart Hanisch and ASH Film Productions

AC 561
Winterful Wisconsin
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

This film promotes Wisconsin's wintertime sports and shows scenes of nature, winter camping, snowmobiling, ice skating, sledding, ice sailing, ski jumping, curling and wildlife.

Production, Vacation and Travel Service, Department of Natural Resources of the State of Wisconsin, undated

Photographers, Dorothy Eckman, Leo Eckman; writer, Joseph Sander; narrator, Byrne Piven

AE 184
Wisconsin Dells: Where the Fun Times Are
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Promotional film featuring the Wisconsin Dells. Highlights the Wisconsin Ducks, the photography of H.H. Bennett, geological formations like “Chimney Rock,” “Witch's Gulch,” and “Stand Rock.” Also shows the Lower Dells, horseback riding, and attractions such as Fairy Tale Land and Circus World; accommodations and dinning, fudge making, Indian crafts and ceremonials. Some seasonal activities like skiing and snowmobiling are also shown.

Production, Wisconsin Dells Regional Chamber of Commerce, circa 1970s

CB 116
Wisconsin: Its People, Its Products, and Its Place in the World
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A film depicting Wisconsin's people, businesses, and industries. The film documents how people live in Wisconsin and the importance of Wisconsin products in the world, including paper mills, logging, transportation, mobile home and boat production, and chemicals.

Production, a Robert M. Carson Production, 1963

Producer, Robert M. Carson; photographer, Robert Dienethal; production coordinator, Beatrice M. Berry; executive producer, Sidney N. Berry

CB 117
Wisconsin: Land Made for Vacations
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

A state produced film depicting natural and historical tourist sites in Wisconsin, including Wisconsin Dells, Villa Louis, Stonefield Village, Little Norway, New Glarus, Milwaukee County Zoo, state parks, fishing, hunting, and water sports, along with highlights of various Wisconsin festivals.

Production, Vacation and Travel Service of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 1958

DG 020
Wisconsin: The Good Life
Note

A promotional film for the state of Wisconsin showing Wisconsin as a cultural and industrial center. Also features recreational activities, natural resources, and Wisconsin history.

Production, produced by Dick Durrance Films for The First Wisconsin National Bank, circa 1970

Director, Dick Durrance; writer, Robert Hertzberg; editor, Jean Oser; music, Daniel Pinsky; narrator, Joseph Julian; photography, Dick and Dave Durrance

DD 730-DD 731
Wisconsin Trade Development, Mission to East Asia
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Wisconsin Governor Warren Knowles reports on his economic trade mission to five countries in Asia. Mrs. Knowles talks about the different cultures, women in those cultures, and poverty.

Production, Ron Policy/WHA-TV Public Affairs, 1967

Director, Jack Rouse; photographer, Thomas Kammer

DD 729
Wisconsin: Trail of Nations
Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound 
Note

Describes the many ethnic groups that have contributed to the history and culture of Wisconsin; shows various folk festival and ethnic celebrations.

Production, Pabst Brewing Company, undated

DD 316
Wisconsin: Trail of Nations
Physical Description: Duplicate copy of DD 729 
1990/168
Printing elements
Access Restrictions: Printing elements cannot be viewed.
Can   1
[Cross Country Skiing]
Physical Description: 16 mm, internegative and A-wind optical track negative in 1 can 
Note

A historical and recreational look at cross-country skiing.

Production, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Commercial Recreation, undated

Director, narrator, and writer, Peter Beach; photographers, Dean E. Tvedt and Wilbur Stites, Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Information and Education

Access Restrictions: This title does not have a viewing copy.
Audio recordings
1651A/1
Travel and Vacation Service, 1972 December 27
Note
  • “Friends”
  • “Snow”
  • “Kids”
  • “Knee-Deep”
1651A/2
Ski Wisconsin, undated
1651A/3
Division of Tourism, 1975 September 15
Note
  • “Color”
  • “Geese”
  • “Fish”
1651A/4
Summerfest 75 radio spots, 1975 June 30
1651A/5
Radio, undated
Note
  • “Kid's Stuff”
  • “Forest”
  • “Rivers”
  • “Fish Open”
  • “Spring Arrival”
1651A/6
Vacation and Travel Service, 1974 April 9
Note: “North Country” #1-3
1651A/7
Travel and Vacation Service, 1972 December 27
Note
  • “Friends”
  • “Snow”
  • “Kids”
  • “Knee-Deep”
1651A/8
Vacation and Travel Service, 1973 June 26
Note
  • “Northeast”
  • “Northwest”
  • “Southwest”
  • “Southeast”
1651A/9
Wisconsin State Fair, 1975 June 23
Note: “Music track for use on radio”
1651A/10
Interview with Emil Wanatka (#1), Little Bohemia Lodge
1651A/11
Cub Radio, sport fishing reports, samples from 1979