Environmental

Included DVDs: Historic Forestry & Logging Films 1920-1957 Vintage Gardening & Horticulture Films Classic Alaska Salmon Fishing Film (1936) Hoover Dam Construction & History Films Historic Alaskan Glacier Films Historic Pollution Films Historic Land Use Films Historic Columbia River Films Historic Dust Bowl Film DVD Series: Disc Two Historic Dust Bowl Film DVD Series: Disc [...]

This is a most interesting and enlightening collection of 3 films from the 1940s that show various behaviorism and social psychology experiments on lab rats. The results are very revealing both about animal psychology and human psychology! You cant find this DVD anywhere else. Table Of Contents: (1) Competition and Dominance Hierarchies in Rats (1940) [...]

Alaska is a land of wild landscapes, natural beauty, and climates where humans are the exception, not the rule. Alaska is also home to some of the most stunning National Parks in the United States. “Alaskan National Parks,” celebrates the enduring beauty, wildlife, and protected areas of the United States largest state. Included Films:

Take a peek into the breathtaking beauty and mystery of Antarctica in this vintage DVD collection of historic films. Watch as explorers embark on the southernmost continent…discovering new coastlines, playing with penguins, and observing whales and seals. Included Films:

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Assateague Island is located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. It is an important sanctuary for a varied array of wildlife and plant species. “Assateague Island,” documents the beauty, usefulness, and one of the many wild places of the Atlantic seaboard. Included Films:

Agriculture is one of the United States largest industries and a threat to that industry is unacceptable. For years people turned to pesticides and toxic chemicals to get rid of such threats with negative impacts on the quality of food and people’s health. “Biological Control – A Natural Alternative” discusses using natural predators to eliminate [...]

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Bioremediation is the process of using fungi, enzymes, microorganisms, and green plants to clean up chemical spills, which can cause potential devastating effects on the environment and water table through soil seepage. “Bioremediation: A Primer,” shows the technology in use to clean up such spills, the process involved, the future of the process, and questions [...]

The Caribbean Islands arguably are one of the most popular attractions in the world. It’s diverse climate, gorgeous scenery, and diversity is not its only bright points. “Island National Parks – Caribbean Islands,” shows off the island’s commitment to preserving nature. Two films explore the National Parks of the Virgin Islands and St. Thomas. Included [...]

Increasingly the wealth of a country is not dependent upon gold or capital invested in the economy, but on the natural resources, such as oil, coal and gas. “Challenge of the Future,” examines the natural resources found in America and how society is dependent upon them for daily living. It discusses the problem of decreasing [...]

This film is part Alaskan travelogue and geography/history lesson, and part description of the Alaskan salmon industry. Commentary is provided by Father Bernard Hubbard, who was dubbed the glacier priest for his work studying the landscape of Alaska. He talks about the three parts of Alaska: the Yukon Valley, Southeastern Alaska, and the Alaskan Peninsula [...]

Two (2) Classic cat, kitten, and kitty litter films, following the early development of newborn cats. Included Films:

This is a cool compilation of three vintage disaster films – two of them from the 1930s and one of them from the 1970s. Its an interesting contrast to see the way the views on disasters changed in those 40 years. And we think about disasters so differently now than we did in the 1970s…come [...]

Water is such an integral part of our day-to-day life and survival, yet it is often overlooked. This DVD is a special educational compilation of four valuable water films and movies from the 1940s and 50s. These are great films and the information still holds up today in terms of scientific relevance and classroom learning. [...]

Fire is a necessary element for which humans depend upon for warmth, cooking, and the progression of technology, but unchecked, fire is a destructive force that destroys ten times faster than it can create. “Countdown to Calamity,” documents one of the most traumatic and destructive wildfires to decimate the hills of California. Dark billowing smoke [...]

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Energy is a precious commodity that continually resonates with questions of use, absorption, and plundering of natural resources. “Energy – The American Experience,” explores the development of different types of energy through the resources uniquely available to the United States. A descriptive history lesson about energy sources, such as coal, oil, and gas, once thought [...]

With Global Warming heating up the earth, the worlds glaciers are disappearing at a rate never before seen by mankind. These short films feature some of the first footage ever shot of the vast Alaskan glaciers that have been retreating ever since. Included Films:

This vintage ant films collection explores the amazing and complex world of ant colonies. The film Ant City examines the hierarchy in ant life while Goodbye, Mrs. Ant, focuses on ant control and extermination while acknowledging their societal sophistication. After all, when the objective is the human home, ants are pests Included Films:

This amazing childrens film features the story of Billie, the baby buffalo, as he enters the world of the Buffalo. Included Films:

The largest North American River flowing into the Pacific Ocean, The Columbia River, source waters are in the Canadian Rockies. Along its path, Columbia will join or pass through the Grand Coulee Dam (the largest concrete structure of its time), The Snake River, The Bonneville Dam, and Portland. The dams along The Columbia River are [...]

This is the story of how rural America used machines to achieve an unbelievable production – but at a terrible cost to land and to people through the waste of erosion and poverty: the story of the beginnings of reconstruction, and the hope of a world of freedom and abundance through the workings of a [...]

Vintage Earthquake disaster footage, spanning from as far back as 1906 up to 1973 and the inception of the the Presidents Office of Emergency Preparedness. Included are two films that show California in the midst of Earthquake crisis, once in 1906 and once in 1973. Contrasting the changes in the two situations makes for an [...]

As the global demand for fish continues to rise at an unprecedented rate, the history of fish management provides an important perspective to help us understand how to maintain sustainable fishing practices. This historical films compilation demonstrates how far fisheries management and perceptions about fish and fisheries has evolved over the past century. You will [...]

Watch outstanding historical footage of these huge American floods in 1927 and 1936-37. Priceless historical documentation of emergency disaster relief during the Depression. Included Films:

Hawaiian Volcano, a remarkable and well-preserved film, documents the real live eruptions of two volcanoes in Hawaii in 1959-60 with spectacular footage. As the narrator describes the extreme conditions present during the eruptions, including temperatures of 2,600 degrees, the daring of the film makers becomes apparent. Despite the risks, they got close enough to capture [...]

The fly is one of the most resilient insects in the world seemingly thriving under any condition and environment. Most people think of a fly as an annoying bug, and be that it may, the house fly still remains a masterfully evolved insect spanning the last 65 million years. The complete life cycle of a [...]

This 2DVD collection features 2 1/2 hours of vintage insect science videos and films! Included Films:

This DVD compilation contains films that promote the conservation or mixed use of land. Conservation (responsible use) vs. Preservation (maintaining original condition) was one of the most hotly debated environmental issues of the 20th century and still continues today. Included Films:

This visually stunning compilation of historic mining films is the only such DVD available on the market. Each vintage film shows a different angle of the mining industry. Included Films:

This is a DVD compilation of the classic “Your Chance to Live” films from the early 1970s. These films focused on preparing for large scale disasters and possible natural and technological disasters. Included Films:

Oil & Economic Dependence Table of Contents: (1) Twenty-Four Hours of Progress (1950) – Twenty-Four Hours of Progress explores in rich detail the oil industry in American and all its implications for society and manufacturing. The film is made even more enriching by its date of creation: 1950. This gives a startling perspective on oil [...]

Whether or not you are familiar with the terminology of oil rigging, crude oil refining and petroleum production, you will find this DVD collection of historic oil industry films useful, entertaining and highly educational. This DVD includes information on all of the following topics:History of petroleum products and the oil industry Oil rigs, rigging and [...]

Great collection of three agriculture pesticide application films including crop dusting, insecticide/pesticide application methods, DDT application, and pests like the boll weevil. Topics Include: Pest Control & Management Insects, Weeds, PestsPesticide, Insecticide, Herbicide Application Including DDTCrop Dusting, Cropdusting Aircraft Included Films:

This compilation features a wide variety of pollution propaganda films, each with a unique set of ideas and opinions. Topics include water management, soil conservation, erosion, litter, TVA, industrial pollution and wildlife management. Included Films:

A plethora of pond animals are shown, heard and handled in this vintage pond ecosystem environment film. It?s a good educational biology film to use in curriculum development to give a custom first-hand touch of retro science footage. Included Films:

Meet Hopper, the loveable and very smart and loving rabbit of the young Francis, a curious little girl who loves playing with her pet rabbit on rainy days. This rare film contains great rabbit footage and is a great wholesome movie for kids. Included Films:

This is a special DVD version of a 1959 cockroach exterminator video that includes tons of great vintage stock footage of roaches, outdated extermination methods and clusters of disgusting baby roaches hatching. You can?t find this DVD anywhere else! Included Films:

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of encroaching urban sprawl and the madness of modernism and dive into this DVD featuring breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in their heyday. Watch as notable Americans hike, ski, and ride horseback through the park. Soothing footage of waterfalls and mountains makes this DVD a [...]

With a spooky soundtrack lurking behind its close-up footage of the small creatures, this vintage arachnid video shows the amazing web weaving feats of spiders. This DVD contains some of the best classic spider footage around! Included Films:

This is a niche film from 1953 about a specific type of fishthe trout. Get this special DVD edition! Included Films:

Whales are the largest mammals on earth and carry with them a sense of grace despite their immense size. They are the royalty of the sea, though, for generations, they have been hunted for the oil of their skins. Two films celebrate the wondrous power of the whale and deplore the history of whaling in [...]

Construction on the Hoover Dam began in 1931 and ended in 1936. The dam was originally called the Boulder Dam, but Congress passed a bill in 1947 the dam was renamed The Hoover Dam in honor of President Herbert Hoover. The following films are a wonderful collection of historic documentary film following the construction of [...]

NASA’s program has taken the world to the moon and conquered the barriers of space, but another important part of the agency is to help the world through satellite imagery. Such imagery is crucial in agriculture, particularly in developing nations. “LANDSAT – Growing Concerns,” is an informative look at the technology of NASA, particularly the [...]

Table of contents: (1) Remember, this land is your land. Keep it clean! says New York Yankees baseball player Bobby Murcer in “Bobby Murcer PSA,” a 1971 public service announcement – 1 Minute (2) “Ed McMahon PSA” features television personality Ed McMahon narrating why people should participate in litter cleanup efforts and prevent littering in [...]

The Columbia Gas System made this great color movie about the history of natural gas. Jam-packed with information, this film covers all the basic about natural gas and presents the topic from a viewpoint you would expect from late-50s era business interests in the United States. To top it off, the whole movie is narrated [...]

Managing natural resources is an fundamental part of economics, politics, and often decides the future of the environment. Properly managed, natural resources provide planet friendly energy sources for people in a never ending supply of power. “Natural Resources Management,” highlights the things being done to properly take care of invaluable resources. From dam power, sustainability [...]

A wildlife refuge offers sanctuary to animals from hunting and predation and can make the difference between extinction and survival. Federally protected refuges create heightened protection and efficient land management and biological research. “Nature Refuges in the Southern U.S,” celebrates the refuges found in the southern U.S. It’s content pays homage to rangers and park [...]

Oil & American Foreign Investment Table of Contents: (1) Desert Venture (1948) – In light of todays volatile energy climate, Desert Venture becomes a highly ironic and intensely interesting classic video about American oil production in the Middle East. A propaganda film through and through, Desert Venture seeks to lionize the American investors who came [...]

Glen Canyon Dam is an important means of electricity for Arizona and Utah. Building the dam was a monumental task that took several years to complete. Constructed at Page, Arizona in 1956, the dam has remained a subject of controversy among environmentalists despite the energy saving utilities of harnessed water. “Operation Glen Canyon,” dissects the [...]

Singing Cowboy Roy the King of the Cowboys Rogers returns in Silver Spurs, a dynamic and stirring Western adventure. Though lots of good old country songs are woven in, Silver Spurs is a complex and genre blending story that features crime, romance, action and mystery. Rogers is out to investigate a murdered rancher. He suspects [...]

The silent pressure filled depths of the ocean have long kept humans in the dark about the underworld of the salty seas. The story of man’s adventure to make the water home, the story of testing the limits of technology and pressure, is illuminated in the epic journey of “Story of Sealab I.” Sealab I, [...]

This DVD takes a look at the destruction caused by the mighty Mississippi River and documents the processes used to ensure the safety of Americans living and working along the river valleys. Considering the massive flooding that has occurred during the beginning of the 21st century, this DVD provides an important historical perspective on the [...]

The northern United States is home to many preserves and National Parks that protect thousands of species of animals and plant life. “Northern U.S National Parks,” celebrates the beauty of these parks and documents how animals are protected and how the parks provide a place for nature and conservation. Included Films:

What is fusion research? “Ultimate Energy” seeks to find the answer. It asks common people off the street, who do not know much, then switches to a man who just happens to be fusion researcher. He explains the sun is a natural fusion reactor and by studying it and other forms of nuclear energy people [...]

This DVD contains invaluable classic footage of animals from the Bronx Zoo, as well as a thorough rundown on many different types of insects. This is a vintage look at the organisms that inhabit our World with us. You wont find this video anywhere else! Included Films:

Amazing film about birds of prey found in the U.S., specifically the owl and the cuckoo. Incredible vintage footage of these birds in their natural habitat makes these beautiful documentaries come to life. These films were some of the first nature documentaries ever made and remain a great educational resource to this day. Running time [...]

This is a collection of dog and canine related movies that have been digitized and preserved for history! Included Films:

These historic fire films bring to life the spirit of Smokey The Bear. One of the films actually features Smokey himself in a feature role. Classic fire safety and fire department films like these are must have cinema collectables for every fire history lover. The films cover everything from putting out camp fires while camping [...]

Take a look at the most memorable classic gardening movies of the 1940s collected on one DVD. These films are a great mixture of education and entertainment, and offer an old look at an ageless hobby that never goes out of fashion. You cant find this collection anywhere else, so dont miss out! Included Films:

Cartoons and Animation Table of Contents: (1) Down the Gasoline Trail (1935) – Cartoon that follows the life of a drop of gasoline as it travels through a car. Fascinating film to say the least. Length: 00:07:57 (2) Destination Earth (1956) – Aliens come to Earth and learn how humans need oil to survive. Classic [...]

This vintage film contains some of the earliest footage of moving tornadoes. This documentary is all part of a public education effort by the University of California Extension Media Center, United Gas Corporation, and Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, with the cooperation of WKY-TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. It shows how the [...]

Both these rare movies included on this one-of-a-kind DVD compilation are invaluable to those interested in animals, diseases and veterinary sciences. Warning: some of the footage is a bit graphic, but all in the name of science! Included Films:

Wildlife refuges and National Parks serve an important role in a society dominated by development and growth. They protect the wild places of the country and ensure animals have a place to nest and live. The invention of the National Park Service, how wildlife refuges and parks help endangered species and land management, and the [...]