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Mar 29, 2022
03/22
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Encyclopedia Britannica Ready Reference 2003 ( 1.0) ( 2002 05) [ English] ( CD)
Topic: Reference
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May 25, 2021
05/21
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"Comprehensive coverage of India into the 21st century. Brought to you in association with Malayala Manorama, publishers of Manorama Yearbook"
Topics: encyclopedia, india, britannica, cd
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343
Sep 22, 2013
09/13
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A film made in 1945 about what causes democracies to succeed or fail. Quite germane to what is going on now. Made by Encyclopedia Britannica for classroom use. The companion film to this one is Despotism1946_512kb.mp4. Together very hard-hitting and meaningful for today's citizens of any country.
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Topic: Building Democracys
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Jul 25, 2013
07/13
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Calls attention to the many ways in which man has depleted the forest by greedy and ignorant exploitation for his own gain. Forecasts the dire results of this exploitation if it is continued. Suggests what is being done, and must continue to be done, in order to save the forest and its vast resources. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Mar 1, 2016
03/16
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Article from: Encyclopaedia Britannica, 3rd ed. (1797), vol. XII. With: Supplement to the third edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica : mineralogy, vol. II (1803), p. 191-264.
Topics: Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Mineralogy--Early works to 1800, Mineralogy--Encyclopedias--Early...
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Mar 1, 2007
03/07
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Portrays life in areas of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. Refers to the topography, rainfall, stock raising and mining industries.
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Topic: need keyword
712
712
Feb 6, 2017
02/17
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Reports on two phases of the Russian Industrial Revolution--the development of heavy industry and the attempts to collectivize the farmland. Considers how the industrial plan affects all phases of Russian life and examines the Soviet challenge to the free world. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: Soviet Union, USSR, industry
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742
Nov 1, 2015
11/15
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Follows Chaucer's pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, telling stories as they ride. Shows some background scenery taken in England. Presents a dramatization of the 'PARDONER'S TALE.'. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: chaucer, pardoner's tale, english literature
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Feb 25, 2013
02/13
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Shows how firemen work, describes their equipment in action. Care of equipment, drills, testing of trucks, hose, ladders, and life saving devices are illustrated. A real fire is shown with firemen answering the alarm and extinguishing the blaze. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
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2.6K
Jan 14, 2009
01/09
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Portrays life, work and problems of a wheat farmer. Shows preparation of soil, planting and harvesting. Considers the farmer's role as an operator of a sizable business enterprise.
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Topic: Agriculture: Crops.
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Nov 29, 2010
11/10
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814
Dec 4, 2015
12/15
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Animated sequences are used in presenting a discussion of the development and functions of various bones which form the human body and explaining how food and exercise influence the growth and strength of bones. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: skeleton, human body
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Feb 25, 2013
02/13
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Follows a policeman on his regular day's work. Explains use of two-way radio communication. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Jan 10, 2017
01/17
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Describes timber and how it grows, explains the watershed's vast underground reservoir, and recalls the facilities of the forest for man's use in physical and spiritual recreation. Emphasizes how these forest resources are threatened by man.
Topic: forestry
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Feb 14, 2013
02/13
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Uses newsreel shots, animation, and photographs in presenting the problem of survival for the first manned space rockets. Great animation. Low oxygen soldier studies. Mercury footage. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Mar 13, 2021
03/21
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The Encyclopædia Britannica & Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literture - 9th Edition (1878), in 25 Volumes.
Topics: Encyclopedia, Encyclopædia, Britannica, Dictionary, Arts, Sciences, Literature
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Aug 2, 2010
08/10
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Containing selections from Young children's encyclopedia"--Verso t.p
Topics: Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc, Young children's encyclopedia, Children's encyclopedias and...
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Oct 25, 2021
10/21
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Encyclopedia Britannica Heroes and Villains 2007 Encyclopedia Britannica CD
Topics: Encyclopedia Britannica, Heroes and Villains, 2007, Encyclopedia Britannica, CD
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Sep 16, 2016
09/16
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Shows a boy and girl and their mother on summer pasture lands in the hills above the fjord. Stresses the children's responsibility and independence and their part in family life. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: Norway
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1.4K
Feb 12, 2013
02/13
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Illustrates the basic principles of space exploration with earth satellites and discusses the present and future uses of such exploration. Live photography and animated drawings show the launching and orbiting of the explorer and vanguard satellites, the structure of the atmosphere, the physical laws governing orbiting satellites and the nature of outer space. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact...
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687
Feb 11, 2013
02/13
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Explains how the developing personality of the child is influenced by the manner in which his parents provide for his basic needs and prepare him for social living. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
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463
May 11, 2017
05/17
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Describes some changes that have taken place in transportation since the coming of the automobile--the growth and decline of railroads, the tremendous expansion of the highway system and the growing use of air transportation.
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Topic: transportation
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600
Mar 6, 2013
03/13
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Demonstrates that people must be well-informed in order to make intelligent decisions. Explores the role of newspapers, radio, television, libraries and other channels which provide information to the public. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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737
Dec 14, 2015
12/15
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Compares sound waves with water waves, provides examples of echoes and explains how they affect acoustics indoors, demonstrates effects of different wall surfaces upon the reflection of sounds, portrays the mechanics of our hearing process, dramatizes the range of the human voice, reveals the effects of eliminating certain vibrational frequencies, and identifies ultrasonics. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions...
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Topic: acoustics
666
666
Jan 1, 2013
01/13
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Dramatizes the work of the Department of Health in dealing with unsanitary living conditions, accidents, contagious disease and the danger of contaminated foods. Stresses the teamwork between public health personnel and private medical doctors. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.
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Oct 5, 2004
10/04
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Shows Tippy, a Terrier, who runs away and acquires a new master.
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66
Jul 27, 2020
07/20
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Follows the step-by-step activities of two elementary school children who become interested in fish and study the problem involved in keeping tropical fish. They set up an aquarium, select the fish, and learn the importance of feeding the fish properly, cleaning the aquarium, keeping the temperature constant, and maintaining the proper balance between plant and fish life. Live action, animated drawings, and underwater photography.
Topics: Fish, Balanced Aquarium (1955)
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Mar 6, 2013
03/13
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Portrays life on three kinds of seashores--the sandy beach, the rock pool and the mud flat. Shows the adaptations seashore animals make to their special environments. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Jul 25, 2013
07/13
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Uses animation and time-lapse photography in describing cross-pollination, self-pollination and fertilization. Discusses special pollination devices and describes the part played by insects. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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321
Jan 8, 2017
01/17
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An apprentice officer describes life aboard the S S Olympia, including activities on the bridge and in the passengers' and crew's quarters, galleys, engine room and dining rooms. The use of radar is illustrated. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
Topics: ocean, transportation, ship
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3.6K
Sep 16, 2004
09/04
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Presents case histories of three accidents. Explains ways community groups can promote safety.
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Jul 25, 2013
07/13
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An animated cartoon of a little boy who learns the factors behind a good supply of pure water, as well as the conditions which produce dirty, polluted water. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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568
May 11, 2017
05/17
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Provides a documentary report on the political dilemma of Poland--suspended between East and West and Allied with the Soviet Union. Reviews changes in Poland since the Nazi invasion in 1939. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: Poland, USSR
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387
Dec 10, 2010
12/10
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Biography of John Owen from 1885 & 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
Topics: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Biography, John Owen, 1885, 1911, Encyclopedia, Britannica
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852
Jan 10, 2017
01/17
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Explains how topsoil is produced from rock, water, air and sunlight over a period of many centuries. Contrasts the productivity of topsoil with subsoil.
Topic: soil
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Jun 28, 2017
06/17
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Describes the swift development of transportation in the United States from the time of the Indians to the coming of the automobile. Utilizes historical reenactments and unusual prints. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topic: transportation
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556
Nov 30, 2015
11/15
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Explains the elements of the scientific method of problem solving, and the way this method is applied by scientists. Discusses the value of scientific thinking in dealing with problems of eveyday life. Features the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming and the work of Louis Pasteur as illustrations of contributions of scientific thinking to modern knowledge. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about...
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Topic: science
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Feb 18, 2016
02/16
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Portion from vol. 11 of 18 volume set. Other title: Encyclopaedia Britannica or, a dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature, Vol. XI. Partial contents: Microgrpahy -- Micrometer -- Of single microscopes -- Of double microscopes, commonly called compound microscopes -- Of solar microscopes -- The camera obscura, or lucernal, microscope -- Description of the parts of a microscopical appartus, common to most instruments.
Topics: Microscope and microscopy, Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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906
Jul 25, 2013
07/13
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An animated cartoon story dramatizes the relationship between soil and food resources. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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46
Jan 12, 2010
01/10
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49 p. 22 cm
Topics: Switzerland -- Social life and customs, Alps
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762
Sep 16, 2016
09/16
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PRESENTS A STUDY OF THE METABOLIC PROCESSES SHOWING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEINS, MINERALS & VITAMINS THROUGH THE BODY. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
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Topics: food, nutrition
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40K
Aug 16, 2011
08/11
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Illustrates various roles of the horse in modern life, and traces the development and training of a colt until he becomes a prize saddle horse at three years of age. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
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Jan 16, 2015
01/15
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With teacher's guide Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Explains how to apply for a job, how to dress for the interview, how to determine the suitability of a job, and how to benefit from specialized training.
Topics: 16mm Film, Educational Film, Applications for positions, Vocational guidance, Spanish language
Source: Lasergraphics ScanStation
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Mar 19, 2013
03/13
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Pictures an actual eruption of Mt Vesuvius and the ruins of the city of Pompeii destroyed in 79 A D. Shows life in present-day Naples. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Aug 18, 2012
08/12
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Depicts jet airplane flight of a boy and girl (and their dog) from New York to San Francisco. Shows many of the activities performed by airline personnel before takeoff and during flight explains the function of some of the equipment they use. Includes view of airplane on its cross-country trip. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles
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May 12, 2010
05/10
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Title varies: 1969-74, Britannica yearbook of science and the future, Yearbook of science and the future
Topic: Science
13th Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica - 1926 - PUBLIC DOMAIN AS OF 2022-01-01 Three new volumes published in 1926 replaced the 12th edition as a supplement to the 11th edition. The new volumes, together with the reprinted 11th edition, constituted the 13th edition. The new volumes were numbered 29 to 31, the 29th volume of the 11th edition becoming the 32nd volume of the 13th edition
Topics: Encyclopedia Britannica, 13th edition, 1926, Encyclopedia, Bitannica, Encyclopedias
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Jul 25, 2013
07/13
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Presents an overview of the field of biology for prospective and beginning pupils. Discusses botany and zoology as the two major areas, uses animation to show some of the fundamentals of how plants and animals live and applies biology to everyday life. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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Examines geological forces causing the formation of a shield volcano. Shows how the massive lava flow from Mauna Ulu volcano, the first new mountain in the United States in recent history, has reshaped surrounding island terrain. Describes the methods and instruments used by geologists studying volcanic activity. Uses film footage produced over a five - year period to document an extended Hawaiian volcanic eruption from which, in the early 1970's, a whole new mountain emerged. Reveals how the...
Topics: volcano, geology, Mauna Ulu, Hawaii, Maui
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945
Mar 17, 2013
03/13
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We see Susan and Jimmy sending to a mail order catalog for a gift for mom. Highlights everyday activities in a city post office. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information
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