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John Nash Ott Collection
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Perser Family Collection
A Step in Time Saves Nine
Industrial film detailing how Avon Cosmetics factory workers can be more productive.
Robert and Theresa Davis Collection
Ten Minutes with "Doc" Davis
Short amateur documentary about fountain pen repairs and the process of repairs within a fountain pen 'hospital.' The film begins with a client han...
Jack Behrend Collection
Odyssey
Film promoting Griffin Wheel Company telling the history of Griffin Wheels in the train industry. The film shows the cycle of wheels in action tran...
Jack Behrend Collection
Beatrice Foods Company
Sponsored film by Beatrice Foods showcasing companies thriving with the support of Beatrice. A representative from each company talks about their ...
Jack Behrend Collection
SanCasT
Industrial film about casting follows the process of making castings from start to finish at SanCast Inc., melting down scrap into glowing liquid i...
Jack Behrend Collection
Barber’s Friction Casting
Film about how castings are made for the suspension system of train trucks in order to provide a smoother ride through friction. The off-screen nar...
Chuck Olin Collection
American National Bank “Jack Katz”
Advertisement for American National Bank, "the idea bank, where people make a difference." The ad focuses on American National Bank emplo...
Chuck Olin Collection
Kelvinator Corporation “Measure of Quality”
An advertisement for Kelvinator appliances. Includes scenes from their factory and end with the slogan "Kelvinator - the measure of qual...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Fire
This Mantel Vignette features scenes depciting the craftswork of a welder.
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Waterford
This film depicts the manufacturing facility, showroom and tradesmen of the world-renowned Waterford Crystal. The images are set to upbeat Irish mu...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Art Fair
Footage of goods for sale, vendors, shoppers, and ambiance at an art fair on a sunny morning in a Chicago-area suburb. The soundtrack is a '60s pop...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Fire
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: The Controllers
A brief look at the fast paced world of O'Hare air traffic controllers set to an upbeat soundtrack.
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Marina City Waitress
This film captures a bustling lunch scene at the former Marina City restaurant in downtown Chicago. The image follows the action of one of the wait...
Harry Mantel Collection
Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Monkeys
Set to a jazzy soundtrack, this short film captures a monkey habitat at a Chicago zoo. Includes scenes of visitors admiring the monkeys and their a...
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