Film and Video

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A curated selection of moving picture content from Hagley's Audiovisual Collections

    For additional selections of online film and video content, select from the following collections:
    Avon Products
    Chamber of Commerce of the United States
    Culley Family Cinecraft Productions Collection
    DuPont Company
    Hanford Engineering Works
    History of Kevlar oral history interviews
    MCI Communications Corporation
    National Automobile Dealers Association
    Sperry Corporation, UNIVAC Division
    Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection
    Taylor-Wharton Iron and Steel Company films
    Image: Cans of movie film ready for shipment. DuPont Company. Click to view

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MCI Mail TV Spots
Several TV ad spots for MCI Mail.
MCI Mail Applications
MCI executives and sales representatives discuss the various applications of MCI Mail.
What It Takes
Overview of Conrail operations.
Protecting the Ozone Layer: A Search for Solutions
Film describes the dilemma of the depletion of the Ozone layer and solutions that may slow or stop the reduction.
Wildlife and the Farm
Report of Remington Farm near Chestertown, Maryland, showing wildlife management on a working farm.
Sperrylink-Customer Announcement
Spokesperson introduces new Sperrylink products, such as the Deskstation Model 30, 8439 Diskette Subsystem, 0431 Printer, DOPS 20 and Sperrylink Document Reader. Includes examples of how to use certain products.
Young & Rubicam UNISYS Commercials
Reel of three UNISYS commercials. "Creation" :60 (:02), "Scottsdale Rev 2" :30 (1:07), "Corporate/Banking" :30 (1:41).
It's Your Business: 1984: A Year End Review
Episode Number 276. A look back on 1984 topics as reported on "It's Your Business". Meryl Comer interviews a panel including Mark Shields, Richard Lesher, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vic Kamber, Political Consultant, David Gergen American Enterprise Institute. Discussion with Senator Dennis DeConcini. Debates on various topics including the dollar with Beryl Sprinkel (U.S. Department of Treasury) and Tom Downey (Republican from New York); Industrial Policy with Rep. John Lafalce (Democrat from New York) and Representative Steven Simms (Republican from Idaho); Election results with Kevin Phillips and Jim Dickenson (Washington Post), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Morton Kondrake (The McLaughlin Group); Taxes with Rep. Barber Conable (Republican from New York). A report on resignations for the second term of Ronald Reagan's administration, with clips from and William D. Ruckelshaus (EPA). Statements from Rep. John Murtha (Democrat, Pennsylvania) and Amb. William Brock (U.S. Trade Representative). Immigration reform is discussed by Sen. Alan K. Simpson (Republican, Wyoming). Walter Williams (Economist), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and John Palmer (Urban Institute) debate the subject of poverty. Sen,. John Heinz (Democrat, Pennsylvania) and Robert Thompson (Attorney) debate senior citizens in the workplace. Women in the workplace discussion with Robert Townsend (Business) and Kay Koplovitz (USA Network). A 5th anniversary tribute to "It's Your Business" from President Ronald Reagan.
It's Your Business: 1988: A Look Back
Episode Number 485. A look back on 1988 topics as reported on "It's Your Business". A discussion on the presidential election results with Hodding Carter, III (Broadcast Commentator), R. Emmett Tyrell (The American Spectator), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Haynes Johnson (The Washington Post). A debate on supply side economics with Robert Matsui (Democrat, California), Jack Kemp (Republican, New York) and Robert Kuttner (The New Republic). Bush's Tax freeze with William H,. Gray, III (Democrat, Pennsylvania) and Dean Kleckner (American Farm Bureau Federation). The Stock Market with Jim Cooper (Democrat, Tennessee), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Edward Markey (Democrat, Massachusetts). Bank Deregulations with Dennis Eckhart (Democrat, Ohio), Rep. Bruce Morrison (Democrat, Connecticut) and Sen. John Chafee (Republican, Rhode Island). Foreign investors and Taxes with Elliot Richardson (Washington Attorney), Sheldon Cohen (Washington Attorney) and Susan Tolchin (George Washington University). The U.S. Canada Trade Pact with Byron Dorgan (Democrat, North Dakota) and John LaFalce (Democrat, New York). U.S. Congress with Trent Lott (Republican, Mississippi) and William Schneider (American Enterprise Institute). Parental Leave discussed by Howard Berman (Democrat, California), Donna Lenhoff (Women's Legal Defense Fund), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Sen. Thad Cochran (Republican, Mississippi) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (Republican, Utah). Educational Reform with Adam Urbanski (American Federation of Teachers) and William Bennett (Former Secretary of Education). Long Term Healthcare with Mary Rose Oakar (Democrat, Ohio) and Hal Daub (Republican, Nebraska). Environmental concerns with Donna Fitzpatrick (Under Secretary Dept of Energy), Gordon MacDonald (V.P. & Chief Scientist, Mitre, Corp.) and James Wolf (Alliance to Save Energy). The 100th Congress with Dick Cheney (Republican, Wyoming), Barbara Kenelly (Democrat, Connecticut) and Byron Dorgan (Republican, North Dakota). A look ahead to 1989 for President Bush with David Gergen (U.S. News & World Report), Jim Dickenson (The Washington Post) , Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and William Grieder (Rolling Stone Magazine). An assessment of the Reagan years with Robert Mitchel (Republican, Illinois), Christopher Matthews (San Francisco Examiner), Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Thomas Foley (Democrat, Washington).
It's Your Business: Pro Sports-Is it a Bona Fide Business?
Episode #159. Moderator Meryl Comer interviews experts on whether Professional Sports should be treated the same as other businesses. Guests include Mark Murphy (Washington Redskins, N.F.L.), Berl Bernhard (Washington Federals, U.S.F.L.), Dr. Richard Lesher (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Morrie Siegel (Sportswriter).
Teflon B-Roll compiled for 50th anniversary of the discovery of Teflon
Collection of Teflon B-Roll. 1960's Commercial for Du Pont Teflon, Shots of Du Pont's Jackson Laboratory and Punkett's original lab notes. John Glenn climbing into the Friendship 7 space capsule, which had a heat shield coated with Teflon. Shots of various Du Pont researchers exploring new uses of Teflon. Fly by of the Statue of Liberty whose copper skin is protected by an insulator made of Teflon. Soundbites by Roy Plunkett, the man who discovered Teflon.
Protecting the Ozone Layer: A Search for Solutions
DuPont produced video about the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer and efforts by the scientific community to identify, diagnose, and understand the issue. Historical background and use of CFCs. Discovery of the environmental impact of CFCs.
1982 Avon commercials by Ogilvy & Mather
"Coast to Coast" (00:06), "Colortwists"(01:11), "More Lash Rev" (01:44), "New Vitality Plus" (02:18), "Bookstore/Haircut" (02:52).
MCI Mail Teleconference
Press Conference coverage from Washington DC. The conference introduces, explains and demonstrates the MCI Mail product. Also features new MCI Mail commercials and is followed by a question and answer session. End of program includes beginning of segment shown in the middle of program explaining the MCI Mail service.
MCI Mail Infomercial
News segment explaining the MCI Mail service. Stephen Dart, reports for Gordon News, San Francisco, California.
MCI Mail Teleconference
Press conference coverage from Washington DC. The conference introduces, explains and demonstrates the MCI Mail product. Also features new MCI Mail commercials and is followed by a question and answer session. End of program includes beginning of segment shown in the middle of program explaining the MCI Mail service.
Charles J. Pedersen profile
Pedersen is interviewed about his family and childhood, education and his work life at DuPont. Includes Dr. Herman Schroeder with Pedersen.
Nobel Prize Distribution 1987
1987 Nobel Prize Award presentation in Stockholm, Sweden. Includes Prize for Chemistry presented to Charles J. Pedersen. With music by the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.