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Disc 1
Environmental-Natural
Resources
8 DVD Box Set
Disc 1 Mining (Coal, Copper, Salt & Iron Ore)
Industry Films (1940s - 1950s)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD: This visually stunning compilation of
historic mining films is the only such DVD of vintage mining industry movies
available. Each vintage film has been digitized and preserved onto DVD to show a
unique video history of the mining industry. Iron, coal, salt and iron ore are
all covered in this special one-of-a-kind collection. Ever wonder how coal
mining or iron ore mining works? Want to see what mining equipment is used by
the coal miners in the coal mines, see the history of coal mining or see where
coal is found? How about copper mining, iron mining, blasting or smelting? If
any of these topics interest you or if you know anyone who has worked in the
mining industry, this DVD is of great value to you and them, being that it is
highly educational with beautiful camera shots of mining AND that you can't find
this collection anywhere else. A must-have for mining, coal, iron, salt or
copper enthusiasts or collectors. Running time 84 minutes.
Title #1:
White Wonder Production Date:
1958 Running Time: 28 minutes Brief Description:
This film takes a look at the mining of salt and its many uses in American
culture. You won't find a better video about salt history anywhere.
Title #2: Copper
Mining and Smelting Production Date:
1950s Running Time: 11 minutes Brief Description:
Learn everything about copper mining and smelting
while you gaze at the amazing bright-orange visuals. What a stunning and scenic
film!
Title #3:
South Dakota Saga Production Date:
1940 Running Time: 31 minutes Brief Description:
A fascinating look at how iron ore is mined and brought to the surface for use,
South Dakota Saga is the best video resource we've found for explaining how a
mining company operates.
Title #4:
Iron County: Iron Ore and Minnesota's Future Production Date:
1952 Running Time: 22 minutes Brief Description:
A focused, localized look at how the iron ore
industry should continue to spur economic development in Minnesota. Since most
educational material will look at the impact of mining on a "macro" level, this
film is very unique and valuable because it looks at mining on a "micro" level.
Disc 2 Gas Production, Oil Rigging & Petroleum
Refining Films (1930s - 1960s)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
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:
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History of petroleum products and the oil
industry
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Oil rigs, rigging and oil rig equipment
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Oil production & oil companies
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Gas (automobile gasoline) production
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Crude oil energy sources
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Oil refinery equipment
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Oil drilling
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Oil energy
One of the most interesting parts of
watching these oil production films from 1930-1960 is examining the mid-century
views of oil companies regarding gasoline and energy source concerns. Things
have really changed in the last 50-75 years in regards to how and with what
authority oil drilling, rigging and refining takes place. Crude oil (otherwise
known as petroleum) has always been a finite resource on this Earth, but in the
past, the booming oil industry companies could essentially turn a blind eye to
the growing energy concerns of environmentalists. America has since built an
economy based on each individual having their own gas guzzling automobile for
personal transportation. As the scarcity of natural resources has become more
and more of a worldwide worry, the oil industry has been forced to answer many
of the questions staring them in the face for so many decades about the
obtainment and use of crude oil. Now it seems that a race is on to gather up and
store the world's remaining petroleum. The measured use of these remaining oil
reserves will dictate the future of worldwide politics, economics and
environmental issues.
Title #1:
Gasoline For Everybody Production Date:
1947 Running Time: 12 minutes Brief Description:
This is a rare film about oil refining, oil refineries and oil production,
covering the entire process from discovering sources of oil to production of
gasoline.
Title #2:
More Power to You Production Date:
1930s Running Time: 9 minutes Brief Description: More Power to You is a useful educational film
about oil drilling, an oil refinery and the use of gas, oil and petroleum
products. This film is a great compliment to Gasoline for Everybody
for use in a classroom setting.
Title #3: Oil
Today- Power Tomorrow Production Date:
1950 Running Time: 16 minutes Brief Description:
This tribute to the oil industry workers of
America discusses the importance of crude oil use in the United States for
power, energy sources and gasoline for cars and machinery.
Title #4:
Exclusively Yours Production Date:
1954 Running Time: 15 minutes Brief Description: A vintage salesman ad from Texaco promoting a new
fuel additive called "Petrox," this rare 1954 15-minute petroleum video
advertisement is a must have for collectors.
Title #5:
Progress Parade Production Date:
1960s Running Time: 14 minutes Brief Description:
This is a petroleum newsreel that includes an update on advancements in crude
oil rigging for the oil industry.
Disc 3 Oil & Economic Foreign Dependence Films
(1940s - 1950s)
- Rare & historic film
transferred to DVD format and preserved for posterity
- DVD menus and search
capabilities
- 35 Minutes Running Time
  
  
Title #1:
Twenty-Four Hours of Progress
Production Date:1950
Running Time: 15
minutes
Brief Description:
Explains how oil is a necessity for a successful America because it is vital to
the US economy.
Title #2: Oil for
Aladdin's Lamp
Production Date:
1949
Running Time: 20
minutes
Brief Description:
Glorifies America's dependence on petroleum based products, namely oil
and explains the wonders the oil industry.
Disc 4 Oil & Gas Foreign Investment Films
(1940s - 1950s)
  
  
Title #1:
Desert Venture Production Date:
1948 Running Time:
24 minutes Brief Description:
The greatest oil propaganda film
every made. Explains why venture capital in Saudi Arabia is crucial to the
fuel America's "nation on wheels"
Title #2:
Assignment: Venezuela Production Date:
1956 Running Time:
24 minutes Brief Description:
Follows an American Oil Executive and his family as they have to relocate to
Venezuela. A great historical film about the Venezuelan oil industry in
general and how it got built.
Disc 5 Oil Industry Cartoons & Propaganda
(1930s - 1950s)
  
  
  
Title #1:
Down the Gasoline Trail Production Date:
1935 Running Time:
7 minutes Brief Description:
Cartoon that follows the life of a drop of gasoline as it travels through a car.
Fascinating film to say the least.
Title #2:
Destination Earth Production Date:
1956 Running Time:
13 minutes Brief Description:
Aliens come to Earth and learn how humans need oil to survive. Classic
propaganda here.
Title #3:Extra (Esso
Screen Ad) Production Date:
1938 Running Time: 1 minutes Brief Description: Short ad
with animation by Esso Gasoline Company.
Title #4:Inside
Story of Modern Gasoline Production Date:
1946 Running Time:
22 minutes Brief Description:
Shows how gasoline is used and and how it is
refined.
Disc 6 Natural Gas Industry Energy Film (1959)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD: 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-50's era business interests in the United
States. To top it off, the whole movie is narrated by a talking flame of natural
gas. You can't miss this one if this topic is of interest to you! Running time
29 minutes.
Title #1:These are My People Production Date:
1959 Running Time:
29 minutes
Disc 7 Water Cycle, Watershed & Hydrology Films
(1940s)
  
  
  
 
Brief Synopsis of DVD: 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
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