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60, SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT (USIA's "Atoms for Peace" series),
Produced by the U. S, Information Agency. Describes efforts t
use atomic energy for electric power production; the use
of radiation in plant breeding experiments to produce a
disease-resistant strain of oats (at Brookhaven National
Laboratory); studies of food preservation by irradiation;
a very brief summary of the industrial applications of
atomic energy in using radioactive materials for thickness
gauging of sheet materials and soil density determination;
uses of radioisotopes in cancer diagnosis and therapy;
medical reactors; photosynthesis research,
20 minutes, 16mm, black & white, sound; purchase
from United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue,
New York 29, N. Y. Loan (free) from the USAEC and
field offices. Prints borrowed from AEC are cleared
for local (not network) television providing the film
is used in its entirety. If possible, the local TV
station is requested to give the following spoken
credit: "This film, which was produced for use in
the United States overseas information program, is
shown here through the cooperation of the U. S.
Information Agency and the Atomic Energy Commission."
61, WORKING TOGETHER (USIA's "Atoms for Peace" series),
Produced by the U.S. Information Agency. A summary of
regional and international cooperation by scientists and
overnments in the field of peacetime atomic energy. Describe:
te chronology): U.S. shipments abroad of radioisotopes
in 1947; the formation of the European Council for Nuclear
Research in 1952; President Eisenhower's "atoms for peace"
UN announcement in 1953, which proposed an international
atomic energy agency; the first international conference
on atomic energy at the University of Michigan in 1954; the
first shipments abroad of atomic libraries by the U.S. in
1954; a summary of the UN General Assembly debate on the
international agency in 1954; information on the Kjeller
atomic energy laboratory operated jointly by The Netherlands
and Norway; brief summary information on the atomic energy
work of India, Brazil and others; the training of foreign
scientists at AEC's Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago;
cooperation agreements between the U. S. and foreign nations
for atomic energy information and materials; the Geneva-1955
atoms-for-peace international conference; the pool reactor
exhibit by the U. S. at Geneva; the work of the Oak RidgeInstitute of Nuclear Studies in Tennessee in training
foreign scientists, showing students at work at the
school and later in their own countries; approval of +
charter of the International Atomic Energy Agency in
September 1956.
20 minutes, 16mm, black & white, sound; purchase
from United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue,
New York 29, N.Y, Loan (free) from the USAEC and
field offices, Prints horrowed from AEC are
cleared for local (not network) television, pro-
viding the film is used in its entirety. If possible,
the local TV station 1s requested to give the
following spoken credit: "This film, which was
produced for use in the United States overseas
information program, is shown here through the
cooperation of the U. S, Information Agency and
the Atomic Energy Commission.”
62. THE ATOM COMES TO TOWN. Produced by the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States. A survey in color of the peacetime uses of atomic energy:
how heat from nucleer fission in a reactor can be used to make electricity,
and whet nuclear power will mean to the man on the street snd to 23
scenes of various experimentel and prototype power plants, discussing
types, kilowatt capacity, principles, future developments; explenetion
‘of radioisotopes, how they are made and used to alleviate suffering and
raise the standard of living; uses of radioactive materials in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease; uses of radioisotopes in agriculture
te produce better crops; atomic energy as a meens of quality control in
manufacturing and industrial operations (washing wechines, engine wear,
tires, toothpaste plastics, etc.); food preservation.
29 minutes, 16mm, color, sound. Purchase, $160.00; source:
Audio-Visual Services Dept., Chamber of Commerce of the
United States, 1615 H Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C.
Available on loen (free) from the USAEC and field offices.
Rental ($15 for 7 days) from the Chamber of Commerce of the
U.S. Cleared for television.MOTION PICTURE
FILM LIBRARY
Oak Ridge Operations of the Atomic Energy Commission main-
tains a library of motion picture films on atomic energy and
related subjects in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Portsmouth, Ohio.
These films are available on a loan basis for showings to
public groups. The library at Oak Ridge serves the following
states: Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Arkansas, and
Louisiana. The library at Portsmouth serves Ohio, Indiana, and
Michigan. Requests for these films should be directed to:
Wayne Range, Public Information Officer
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Oak Ridge Operations
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Motion Picture Film Library
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Portsmouth Area
Portsmouth, Ohio
Requests for films from other states should be directed to the
film libraries listed in back of book.
Films listed herein are 16-mm with sound track. Unless
otherwise noted, they are in color, All deal with some phase of
the atomic energy program, but only those marked (A) were
produced by the Atomic Energy Commission.
All films listed are loaned free for educational, not-for-profit,
non-commercial screenings only. Each film is designated as to
clearance for television.LOAN REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general requirements listed above, the follow-
ing are in effect on all films loaned from the ORO libraries:
1, Projection must be on good equipment by a trained op-
erator.
2. All films must be rewound and placed in proper cans
promptly after projection.
3. No borrower may release film from his personal posses-
sion for reloan to another individual or agency without prior
permission.
4, Normally the loan period for any film is 10 days. Borrow-
ers are requested to observe this deadline in order to permit
shipment to other borrowers.
5. To permit accurate wear-and-tear records, borrowers are
requested to complete the form which will be enclosed with each
film.
FILM LIST
4, THE ATOM AND YOU— Produced by Paramount News,
Inc. A consolidation of three newsreel releases (based on stock
footage taken at AEC installations) covering the uses of radio-
isotopes in biology, medicine, agriculture and industry, and the
development of atomic power.
{6 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$50.00 per print; source: Paramount News, Inc., 544 West
43rd Street, New York, New York, Attn: Editor-in-Chief;
loan (free) from USAEC and field offices, NOT cleared for
television.
2, ENGINEERING FOR RADIOISOTOPES (A) — Produced by
the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the U. 8, Atomic Energy
Commission by a division of the Union Carbide and Carbon
Corporation, Describes the chemical, mechanical, electrical
and construction engineering skill required to put production
and processing of radioisotopes on an efficient, industrial basis.
21% minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; loan (free)
from USAEC and field offices. Cleared for television.
3, THE ATOM AND AGRICULTURE— Produced by Encyclo-
paedia Britannica Films, Inc. Explains the areas in which ra-
dioactivity (including radioisotopes— atomic tracers) can be
used in the field of agriculture; “tagged” fertilizer studies,
photosynthesis research, irradiation of corn and other crops,
the effects of radiation on plant chromosomes, etc.10 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$50.00; source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.,
Wilmette, Illinois; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
NOT cleared for television.
4. THE ATOM AND INDUSTRY — Produced by Encyclopaedia
Britannica Films, Inc. Uses of atomic tracers (radioisotopes)
in industrial processes such as pipelines, thickness gauges,
testing engine wear, etc.
10 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$50.00; source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.,
Wilmette, Illinois; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
NOT cleared for television.
5. ATOMIC ENERGY CAN BE A BLESSING— Produced by
Jack Denove Productions, Hollywood, California, for the Chris-
tophers. Based upon stock footage taken at AEC installations,
it covers peace-time research and use of atomic energy, and
emphasizes career opportunities in the atomic energy field.
25 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$30.00; source: The Christophers, 18 East 48th Street,
New York 17, New York; loan (free) from USAEC and
field offices, Cleared for television.
6. ATOMIC ENERGY AS A FORCE FOR GOOD— Produced by
Jack Denove Productions, Hollywood, California, for the Chris-
tophers. A theatrical feature which tells how a small town re-
acts to the impending construction of an atomic energy plant,
and how understanding by the citizenry of the peace-time ap-
plications of atomic energy influences their attitude.
25 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$30.00; source: The Christophers, 18 East 48th Street,
New York 17, New York; loan (free) from USAEC and field
offices. Cleared for television.
7. AIS FOR ATOM— Produced by General Electric Company.
An animated cartoon film explaining atomic structure, nuclear
fission and the peace-time applications of the atom,
15 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available on loan from
the General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, the
USAEC and field offices. Not for sale. NOT cleared for
television.
8, ATOMS FOR PEACE— Produced through the cooperation
of Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Paramount News, the United
States Atomic Energy Commission and the United States Infor-
mation Agency. It combines key scenes from Films 1 and 4 (as
noted in this catalog) with additional AEC and USIA material,
3covering the entire range of peace-time applications of atomic
energy in industry, biology, medicine, agriculture; outlines the
possibilities of nuclear power, showing the work at the Experi-
mental Breeder Reactor.
17 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; available on
loan from the USAEC and field offices only. Not for sale.
Cleared for local non-sponsored, non-commercial television
use only (not network) with permission of the field office
from which borrowed.
9, THE ATOM AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE— Produced by
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc. Identifies and illustrates
the uses of radioactivity in several areas of biology; the effects
of radiation on growth and heredity of plants and animals; tracer
studies; photosynthesis studies; and the measures to protect the
investigating scientists.
12 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; loan (free) from
USAEC and field offices; purchase, $50.00; source: Encyclo-
paedia Britannica Films, Inc., Wilmette, Illinois. NOT
cleared for television.
10, ATOMIC RESEARCH: AREAS AND DEVELOPMENT —
Produced by Coronet Films, Inc. Mlustrates the three lines of
research; energy, atomic structure and by-products. Shows how
the atomic pile harnesses energy; how science studies the
makeup, structure and particles of atoms with particle accel-
erators; how science uses radioisotopes (radioactive tracers)
in research in biology, medicine, agriculture, industry, etc.
12'% minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; loan (free)
from USAEC and field offices; purchase, $62.50; source:
Coronet Films, Inc., 65 E. South Water Street, Chicago 1,
Illinois. Cleared for television.
11, THE ATOM GOES TO SEA— Produced by Sutherland
Productions, Hollywood, for the General Electric Company,
Schenectady, New York. Describes the experimental research
and development of atomic powered submarines.
12 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; available on
loan from General Electric Company film libraries and the
USAEC and field offices, NOT for sale. Cleared for tele-
vision.
12, NUCLEAR REACTORS FOR RESEARCH— Produced by
North American Aviation, Inc., Downey, California. Tells
the story of the construction and use of a small, low-powered
research nuclear reactor.
15 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available on loan (free)
4from the USAEC and field offices. NOT for sale. Cleared
for television.
13. A DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT— Produced by Roland Reed
Productions, Inc., for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Tells the story of the development of atomic energy for sub-
marine propulsion, against the over-all background of peace-
time applications of atomic energy. Combines documentary
and theatrical storylines, starring Fred MacMurray.
40 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available on loan (free)
from the USAEC and field offices; purchase, $172.22 per
print from the Roland Reed Productions, 8822 Washington
Blvd., Culver City, California, NOT cleared for television.
14, THE SEARCH (“URANIUM PROSPECTING AND MIN-
ING”)— Produced by Columbia Broadcasting System—Tele-
vision, 485 Madison Avenue, New York, N. ¥., in cooperation
with the Colorado School of Mines. Tells the story of explora-
tion, prospecting and mining of uranium ores in the West
(Colorado Plateau),
About 23 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; avail-
able for loan (free) from USAEC and field offices, Purchase
from CBS-Television (address above) at about $125.00 per
print. NOT cleared for television.
15, GIANT OF THE EARTH— Produced by the Colorado Min-
ing Association, Tells the story of the exploration, prospecting
and mining of uranium ore on the Colorado Plateau, with an ex-
planation of AEC activities at Grand Junction, etc.
About 26 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; available
for loan (free) from USAEC and field offices. Purchase
from Colorado Mining Association, 204 State Office Build-
ing, Denver, Colorado, at $100.00 per print. NOT cleared
for television.
16, PRIMER ON MONITORING— Produced by the Film De-
partment, U. C. L. A., Los Angeles, California. Describes basic
principles on monitoring.
30 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; purchase $122.00;
source: Film Department, U. C. L. A., Los Angeles,
California; loan (free) from USAEC-Washington only—
not field offices—and from the producer. Cleared for
television, Othe cableg 40 | ae web
17, UNLOCKING THE ATOM— Produced by United World
Films, Inc. Produced primarily to acquaint students with the
principles that govern the atom and its use. Describes chain
reaction, atomic structure, properties of alpha, beta and gammarays, operation of cyclotron, and contributions of various
scientists.
20 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$95.00; source: United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park
Avenue, New York 29, N. ¥.; loan (free) from USAEC and
field offices, NOT cleared for television.
18. ATOMIC PHYSICS— Produced by the J. Arthur Rank
Organization, Ltd., and released in the United States by United
World Films, Inc. An authoritative technical film on the history
and development of atomic energy. The film is in five parts.
90 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; available for
purchase: United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue, New
York 29, N. Y.; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
S NOT cleared for television.
19. ATOMIC ENERGY— Produced by Encyclopaedia Films,
Inc. An introduction to atomic principles, including fission and
chain reaction.
10 minutes, 16 mm,, black and white, sound; purchase,
$50.00; source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc.,
Wilmette, Illinois; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
NOT cleared for television.
20, ATOMIC POWER— (March of Time.) A treatment of the
fundamentals of nuclear physics and the events leading to the
wartime American atomic energy production program. Included
are re-enactments by scientists themselves of important meet-
ings and experiments.
17 minutes, black and white.
Sat, avomre teste NEVADA (A)— Produced by the U. S.
Air Force’s Lookout Mountain Laboratory, 8935 Wonderland
Avenue, Hollywood 46, California, for the U. S. Atomic Energy
Commission. Describes the testing of atomic weapons at the
AEC’s Nevada Test Site, with particular information on the
measures to protect the public.
25 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available for loan (free)
from USAEC and field offices. Purchase from Lookout
Mountain Laboratory, USAF, 8935 Wonderland Avenue,
Hollywood 46, California, at $129.61 (print made from
original material) or $28.94 for black and white print.
Also available from Byron, Inc., 1226 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D, C., at approximately $66.00 per print (made
from color dupe), or $21.00 for black and white. Cleared
for television.\
22. OPERATION IVY— Produced by the U. S. Air Force’s
Lookout Mountain Laboratory, 8935 Wonderland Avenue,
Hollywood 46, California. Released by the Federal Civil
Defense Administration, Washington, D. C. A documentary
on a thermonuclear test at the AEC’s Pacific Proving Grounds
in 1952, with introductory remarks by President Eisenhower
and a closing statement by FCDA Administrator Val Peterson.
28 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available on loan (free)
through all Civil Defense State Regional Offices; also USAEC
and field offices, May be purchased from the Byrén Studios,
1226 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C., for
$84.55 per print. Cleared for television.
23, TARGET NEVADA— Produced for the U. 8. Air Force by
Lookout Mountain Laboratory, 8935 Wonderland Avenue, Holly-
‘wood 46, California. Depicts Air Force participation in tests at
the AEC Nevada Proving Grounds.
16 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; available on loan through
all Air Force libraries (See No. 29), the USAEC and Field
< offices. Cleared for television.
24, OPERATION DOORSTEP— Produced and owned by Byron,
Inc., 1226 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C., with the
cooperation of the Federal Civil Defense Administration. Shows
the “before and after” of the effects of an atomic detonation at
the Nevada Proving Grounds on many types of vehicles, 2 houses,
portable cellar shelters and the dummies used to simulate hu-
man occupancy.
10 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$27.00; source: Byron, Inc.; loan from any Federal Civil
Defense Administration regional office. Cleared for
television.
25. OPERATION GREENHOUSE (A)— Produced by the U. S.
Air Force for the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Describes
the joint AEC and Department of Defense scientific and tech-
nical operations during the prooftesting of atomic weapons at
Eniwetok during the Spring of 1951. Also shows blast and ther-
mal effects on structures, aircraft and various other items used
by the Department of Defense and Federal Civil Defense Ad-
ministration,
25 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; purchase, $140,23;
source: United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue, New
York 29, N. Y.; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
Cleared for television.
26. OPERATION SANDSTONE (A)— Produced by the U. S.
Air Force for the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Describes
7the intricate and extensive preparations for the three test
detonations at Eniwetok in the Spring of 1948. The three deto-
nations also are shown.
18 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; purchase, $421.00;
source: United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue,
New York 29, N. Y.; loan (free) from USAEC and field
offices. Cleared for television.
27. OPERATION CROSSROADS— An official Navy film, in full
color, of the two Bikini Test explorations and the preliminary
preparations.
27 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; loan (free) from the
following: Commandant, First Naval District, 495 Summer
Street, Boston 10, Mass., Attn: District Public Information
Officer; Commandant, Third Naval District, 90 Church
Street, New York 7, N. ¥., Attn: District Public Informa-
tion Officer; Commandant, Fourth Naval District, U. 8.
Naval Base, Philadelphia 12, Pa., Attn: District Public
Information Officer; Commandant, Fifth Naval District, U. S.
Naval Base, Norfolk 11, Va., Attn: District Public Informa-
tion Officer; Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, Federal
Office Building, San Francisco 2, Calif., Attn: District
Public Information Officer; Commandant, Sixth Naval Dis-
trict, Naval Base, Charleston, 8. C., Attn: District Public
Information Officer; Commandant, Eighth Naval District,
Federal Office Building, New Orleans 12, La., Attn: District
Public Information Officer; Commandant, Ninth Naval Dis-
trict, U. S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois,
Attn: District Public Information Officer; Commandant,
Eleventh Naval District, Navy Headquarters Building, San
Diego 30, Calif., Attn: District Public Information Officer;
Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District, U. S. Naval Station,
Seattle 99, Washington, Attn: District Public Information
Officer; Commandant, Potomac River Naval Command, U. 8.
Naval Gun Factory (Bldg. 200), Washington 25, D. C., Attn:
District Public Information Officer. Cleared for television.
28, BIKINI-RADIOLOGICAL LABORATORY (A)— Produced
by the University of Washington for the U. S. Atomic Ehergy
Commission, Three and a half years after the Bikini Able and
Baker Tests. Scientists from the University of Washington make
a survey of the effects of radioactivity on plant and marine life.
22 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; purchase, $124.00;
source: United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue, New
York 29, N. Y.; loan (free) from USAEC and field offices.
Cleared for television.——>
29, SPECIAL DELIVERY — Produced by the U.S. Air Force.
Shows varied means of delivery made by Air Force in war and
peace, first atomic bombing of Japan, and Air Force participa-
tion in the Bikini Tests.
12 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; loan (free) from
the following: Public Information Officer, Hq., Middletown
Air Materiel Area, Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown,
Pa.; Public Information Officer, Hq., Mobile Air Materiel
Area, Brooklay Air Force Base, Alabama; Public Information
Officer, Hq., Ogden Air Materiel Area, Hill Air Force Base,
Ogden, Utah; Public Information Officer, Hq., Oklahoma City
Air Materiel Area, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City,
Okla.; Public Information Officer, Hq., Sacramento Air
Materiel Area, McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento,
Calif.; Public Information Officer, Hq., San Antonio Air
Materiel Area, Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas;
Public Information Officer, Hq.; Warner Robins Air Ma-
teriel Area, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Cleared for
NS television.
30. TALE OF TWO CITIES— Produced by the U. S. Army.
This film presents the destructive results of the bombings of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Many close-up scenes show the effects
on buildings and materials.
20 minutes, 35 mm. or 16 mm., sound; loan (free) from the
following: Commanding General, First Army, Governors
Island, New York 4, N. Y., Attn: Signal Officer; Commanding
General, Second Army, Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland,
Attn: Signal Officer; Commanding General, Third Army,
Fort McPherson, Georgia, Attn: Signal Officer; Command-
ing General, Fourth Army, San Antonio, Texas, Attn: Signal
Officer; Commanding General, Fifth Army, Chicago, Ill.,
Attn: Signal Officer; Commanding General, Sixth Army, San
Francisco, Calif., Attn: Signal Officer. Cleared for tele-
vision.
31, MEDICINE (USIAés “Atoms for Peace” series)— Pro-
duced by the U. S. Information Agency. Four sequences show
some of the uses of radioactive materials in medical diagnosis
and therapy. At the Massachusetts General Hospital, radio-
isotopes and specialized radiation counters are used to locate
a brain tumor and aid in its successful removal. At the Uni-
versity of California at Los Angeles, an atomic tracer and a
special radiation counter team up to diagram the thyroid area—
a technique useful in both diagnosis and therapy of malfunc-
tioning or cancerous thyroids. At the Oak Ridge Cancer Re-
search Hospital, radioactive materials are used in cancer
therapy research. At the University of California at Berkeley,radioactive materials are teamed with radiation counters and
ultra-centrifuges to study blood diseases and hardening of the
arteries.
20 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$50.78 from United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue,
New York 29, N. Y. Loan (free) from the USAEC and field
offices. Prints borrowed from AEC are cleared for local
(not network) television, providing the film is used in its
entirety. If possible, the local TV station is requested to
give the following spoken credit: “This film, which was pro-
duced for use in the United States overseas information
program, is shown here through the cooperation of the
U. S. Information Agency and the Atomic Energy Commission.”
32. AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY AND POWER (USIA’s “Atoms
for Peace” series) — Produced by the U. S. Information Agency.
Shows how radiation is used to develop stronger strains of
weather- and disease-resistant crop plants of higher yield,
using corn as an example. Also shows use of radioactive
tracers in the study of fertilizers and how domestic animals
use specific elements in food, The industrial uses of radiog-
raphy, engine wear studies, synthetic gasoline studies, ete, are
illustrated, along with an explanation of the nature of nuclear
reactors and particularly power reactors, illustrating with
views of the Water Boiler Reactor at Los Alamos and the Ex-
perimental Breeder Reactor in Idaho.
20 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$50,67 from United World Films, Inc., 1445 Park Avenue,
New York 29, N. Y. Loan (free) from the USAEC and field
offices. Prints borrowed from AEC are cleared for local
{not network) television providing the film is used in its en-
tirety. If possible, the local TV station is requested to give
the following spoken credit: “This film, which was produced
for use in the United States overseas information program,
is shown here through the cooperation of the U. S, Information
Agency and the Atomic Energy Commission.”
33, THE PETRIFIED RIVER— Produced cooperatively by
Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation and the U. S. Bureau of
Mines. The film tells how uranium was deposited far back in
geologic time; about the search for this precious metal on the
Colorado Plateau, and how it is mined and milled; and about the
peacetime applications of the atom’s energy: for power, and to
produce radioactive isotopes for medical diagnosis and therapy,
agriculture, industry, and basic research. The film can be used
both as a prospecting-mining-milling explanation and as an
over-all survey of peacetime atomic energy work.28 minutes, 16 mm., color, sound; purchase, $133.77 (FOB
New York City, including fiber shipping case) from MPO
Distribution Inc., 15 East 53rd St., New York, N. Y. Loan
(free) from the USAEC and field offices. Cleared for tele-
vision.
The following films are part of the “Magic of the Atom” series
produced by the Handel Film Corporation, Each is 12'/ minutes,
16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase, $55.00; source:
Handel Film Corporation, 6926 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood 38,
California. Available on limited loan from the USAEC and field
offices. NOT cleared for television except by special permis-
sion of the producer.
34, ATOM SMASHERS— Explains in simple language the
purposes, principles and methods of particle accelerators—
nuclear research tools popularly known as “atom smashers.”
Shows how atomic projectiles— racing at speeds of many thou-
sands of miles a second— smash apart atomic nuclei for
science’s close examination of the very building blocks of the
universe. The first 4-inch Cyclotron accelerating chamber of
Dr. Ernest Lawrence is compared to the giant Bevatron. Views
are shown of various particle accelerators, including the Cosmo-
tron. For the first time the public can see automatic camera
shots of “trails” left by smashed atoms.
35. ATOMIC FURNACES—Explains the purposes and prin-
ciples of nuclear reactors, and demonstrates several in action
at Brookhaven, Oak Ridge and Los Alamos. The first atomic
furnace at Chicago is shown, along with cut-away views of a
typical reactor. A step-by-step sequence shows the irradiation
of material in AEC’s famous “Water Boiler” Reactor at Los
Alamos.
36, THE ATOM IN INDUSTRY — Illustrates some important
industrial applications of the atom. A model of an atomic power
plant illustrates the conversion of heat from atomic energy into
electricity, Experiments at AEC’s Knolls Laboratory show how
the vital heat-transfer problems are studied. The actual use of
atomic thickness gauges in an individual plant is covered. De-
tailed pictures of the process using an atomic source to make
“x-rays” of giant castings to detect flaws. Other industrial uses
are suggested.
37, THE ATOM AND THE DOCTOR—Shows three applica-
tions of atomic energy in medicine, Diagnosis of a thyroid
condition through radioactive iodine. Testing for leukemia, and
other blood disorders, through the use of radioiron. Cancer re-
search and treatment at AEC’s Oak Ridge Cancer Research
Hospital using radiogallium. This includes intravenous injec-
tion of radiogallium, removing of a bone sample from thepatient, and analysis of this sample by a radiochemist. Ex-
plained simply, logically and completely for general audiences.
38, THE ETERNAL CYCLE (Biology) —Ilustrates how prod-
ucts of atomic energy are used for important biological research,
One experiment indicates to what extent iron is absorbed by the
blood cells; another traces the body usage of sugars. Biological
Cycling: Follows radioactive material from the soil to plant
to test animal, and determines to what extent the radioactive
material has been absorbed in the various stages of the cycle.
Fascinating new tests not thought possible ten years ago.
39, THE ATOMIC GREENHOUSE — This picture shows, step
by step, the process of using radioisotopes to trace lime (fer-
tilizer) absorbed from the soil into a plant. It shows the method
of determining the amount of lime so utilized, and explains why
such tests will improve and enlarge our farm crops by deter-
mining more efficient use of valuable fertilizers. Filmed at the
U. S. Department of Agriculture Laboratory at Beltsville, Md.
40, TAGGING THE ATOM— The story of one of the most
important scientific research tools of all time: The atomic
tracer, Complete details of the “manufacture” of these radio-
isotopes, including their production at AEC’s Oak Ridge reactor,
the method of handling them, their purification and packaging.
Some of the many valuable uses for these atomic tracers are
explained.
41, THE ATOMIC ZOO—Experiments with sheep, fowl and
fish to determine how radioactivity will affect our basic food
products, These visually documented tests are of great-
educational value, They answer the questions of those who are
wondering about the effect of the atomic age on plants and live-
stock important to the American economy,
42, SECURITY—A documentary on the many and varied
methods of protecting our huge atomic installations against
saboteurs, thieves, and spies, Methods of security vary from
the mounted Patrol at AEC’s Los Alamos installations to small
tanks used at the Hanford Works,
43, THE ATOMIC PHARMACY— A revealing and pictorially
fascinating film on the storage and handling of atomic tracers.
Illustrates the amazing remote-control tools for safety manipu-
lating radioactive liquids, Film explains their uses in hospitals,
research laboratories, and by industrial organizations.
44, PROTECTING THE ATOMIC WORKER— The comprehen-
sive safeguards used to protect the men and women working in
atomic energy against the dangers of radiation. Illustrating the
extreme care with which these employees are constantly
shielded and tested. Methods of decontamination at the slightest
indication that irradiation is present.
A reassuring and informative picture designed to dispel many
misconceptions.
a45, THE MASTER SLAVE—Here are the fantastic remote-
control instruments used to handle “hot” (radioactive) solid
materials. These ingenious methods and tools speed the advance
of atomic science. Now the student and layman can see how it
has been possible to work closely with materials that could be
deadly. One of the most interesting in the series.
46. THE ATOMIC ALCHEMIST—lllustrates the great part
chemistry is playing in the atomic age, and how in turn products
of atomic energy are opening new and expanding fields in
chemistry. Shows the effects of radiation on liquids and solids
and the search for new elements.
47, POWER UNLIMITED—A great revolution is taking place
in the production of power. While our reserves of coal and oil
are rapidly diminishing, power generated by the tiny atom is
becoming a reality, This picture explains how electricity is
produced by atomic energy. It includes also some dramatic
footage of AEC’s Experimental Breeder Reactor at Idaho, the
first atomic furnace in the world to create usable electricity
from the atom.
48. THE ATOMIC AGE FARMER — Science is constantly
seeking to develop larger food supplies, and now atomic energy
is playing a vital role in this effort. We show three examples
of the use of the atom in agriculture: The irradiation of corn at
Brookhaven as a means of developing stronger, disease and
weather-resistant strains; studies conducted at Oak Ridge to
learn more about the growing process of domestic animals;
the “Atomic Tracers Farm” at the Argonne Laboratory where
plants grown in a radioactive atmosphere produce radioactive
drugs.
49. ATOMIC METALLURGY— The speed of the progress
with which we are passing through the threshold of our Atomic
Age is largely governed by the materials we use in atomic
machines, These metals have to withstand powerful radiation
and unprecedented heat. ‘The film shows the development, test-
ing and use of these materials at AEC installations such as
Knolls, Argonne, Hanford, and New Brunswick.
50. ATOMIC CITIES— An ever increasing number of com-
munities will be situated near atomic installations as atomic
energy work spreads across the nation. Special precautions are
being taken to make sure that the atomic worker, his family and
other people living in such an area are in no way endangered by
the presence of such an atomic plant. The surrounding vegeta-
tion, the soil and even the air is checked for the presence of
radioactive materials. A great problem in atomic energy work
is the disposal of radioactive waste materials. Research and
operations on waste disposal are shown at AEC Knoll’s Atomic
Power Laboratory.51. ATOMS FOR HEALTH— The “Magic of the Atom” series
produced by the Handel Film Corporation. Thanks to atomic
energy, entirely new methods of diagnosis and treatment are
being developed in medicine. This picture shows two illustra-
tions: A new diagnostic test of a patient’s liver which was
made possible through the use of an atomic tracer, and a
demonstration of a new cobalt source, the “Theratron,” one of
the radiation weapons in science’s fight against cancer. We
follow the case histories step by step. This film was shot at
the Medical Center at U.C.L.A.
1214 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$55.00, source: Handel Film Corporation, 6926 Melrose
Avenue, Hollywood 38, California. Available on loan (free)
from the USAEC and field offices. NOT cleared for television
except by special permission of the producer.
52, THE INDUSTRIAL ATOM — Industry is finding ever in-
creasing uses for the products of atomic energy. The petroleum
industry alone uses many applications, The use of radioactive
piston rings makes it possible to determine the quality of oils.
A scraper stuck in a pipeline can be quickly located with the
help of an atomic source and a radiation counter. Leaks in pipes
imbedded in cement can be pin-pointed by the use of atomic
tracers.
53. ATOMIC GOLDRUSH— Today’s search for uranium—the
precious raw material of our Atomic Age—has fired the imagi-
nation of amateur prospector and expert miner alike, This film
shows prospecting by airplane and on foot, the staking of a claim,
“core drilling” to determine the grade of the ore body, the ex-
amination of the cores at the laboratory and the mining of the
ore,
54, RADIATION: SILENT SERVANT OF MANKIND— The
“Magic of the Atom” series produced by the Handel Film Cor-
poration. Controlled radiation is fast becoming an important
help in many diversified fields. The film depicts four examples:
A cobalt source at Brookhaven bombards plants to aid studies
in plant genetics that may lead to better strains of food crops.
An atom smasher (accelerator) directs a beam of sub-atomic
particles against a test animal to aid studies of the therapy of
deepseated tumors at the University of California, Berkeley. A
patient at the Brookhaven Cancer Research Hospital is
treated for cancer of the thyroid with the help of radioactive
iodine, The final sequence deals with the proposed Medical
Research Reactor at U.C.L.A. and the possible treatment
of brain tumor.
1244 minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$55.00, source: Handel Film Corporation, 6926 Melrose
“Avenue, Hollywood 38, California. Available on loan (free)
from the USAEC and field offices. NOT cleared for television
except by special permission of the producer.
55. ATOMIC BIOLOGY FOR MEDICINE—The advice you
get from your doctor is usually preceded by millions of hours
of research in the field of bio-medicine. Discusses various re-
search experiments using atomic energy as an effective tool,
Dust inhalation tests made with animals at the Atomic Energy
Project at U.C.L.A. will help to protect workers in the atomic
energy industry. At Oak Ridge the eyes of mice are examined
for effects of radiation. Animals are further used to study the
effects of radiation on cell division, bones, other tissue, and
tumors.
56, THE ATOM AND THE WEATHER—Meteorology and
atomic energy are closely linked, Weather information helps
the men working in atomic energy protect the public; the prod-
ucts of atomic energy help the weatherman. The film shows
weather installations at various AEC plants. There are inter-
esting shots of how smoke is used at Brookhaven to trace wind
currents before radioactive stack gases are released to the
atmosphere. The film illustrates why tests of atomic weapons
have no effect on the weather; how radioactive fallout is care-
fully traced to protect the public, and how radioactivity from
atomic tests is used as a research tool by the weatherman.
57. THE RIDDLE\OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS—There would be
no life on earth without photosynthesis because there would be
no food. Photosynthesis— the complex process by which plants
produce food—has long been a mystery. Now, thanks to the use
of radioactive carbon, scientists are making great progress in
this field. If man can learn Nature’s way of making food, he
might be able to duplicate this process in a factory. This film
takes us to AEC’s Radiation Laboratory at Berkely where, step
by step, one of the experiments which help solve the riddle of
Photosynthesis is discussed. Animation helps to explain some
of the key steps.
58, THE ATOMIC DETECTIVE—“'The Magic of the Atom”
series produced by the Handel Film Corporation. Describes
the various types of radiation detection and monitoring devices,
and illustrates how they are used in industry, hospitals, re-
search laboratories and for uranium prospecting. Shows the
assembly of a small unit.
12'% minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$55.00, source: Handel Film Corporation, 6926 Melrose
Avenue, Hollywood 38, California, Available on loan (free)
from the USAEC and field offices. NOT cleared for tele-
vision except by special permission of the producer.
659. JOBS IN ATOMIC ENERGY—“The Magic of the Atom”
series produced by the Handel Film Corporation. The rapid
development of atomic energy created a vast field of career
and job opportunities. The film shows the diversification of
jobs: scientists, engineers, technicians, etc.—at work na-
tionwide in research, power production, industrial applications,
agriculture, medicine, health physics, raw materials, etc.
42% minutes, 16 mm., black and white, sound; purchase,
$55.00, source: Handel Film Corporation, 6926 Melrose
Avenue, Hollywood 38, California. Available on loan (free)
from the USAEC and field offices. NOT cleared for tele~
vision except by special permission of the producer.
FILM LIBRARIES
‘The films are available for short loan periods upon request to
the offices listed below:
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