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& J. BABCOCK _ MOTION FiICTURs eR LIBRARY UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Oak Ridge Operations Oak Ridge, Tennessee INSERT TO FILM LIST 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 Ridge Institute 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, 3 covering 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) 4 from 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 gamma rays, 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 7 the 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 the patient, 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. a 45, 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. 6 59. 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: If you are from Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, or Oklahoma, contact: Richard G. Elliott, Director of Information U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Albuquerque Operations Office P. O. Box 5400, Albuquerque, New Mexico, If you are from Washington (State) or Oregon, contact: Milton R. Cydell, Chief, Information Division U. 8. Atomic Energy Commission, Hanford Operations Office P. 0, Box 550, Richland, Washington If you are from Montana, Utah, or Idaho, contact: Director of Information U. 8. Atomic Energy Commission Idaho Operations Office P, O, Box 1224, Idaho Falls, Idaho If you are from California, contact: Assistant to Manager U.S. Atomic Energy Commission San Francisco Operations Office 548 17th Street Oakland 12, California. If you are from Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas or Nebraska, con- tact: Neilsen B, O’Rear, Public Information Officer U. S, Atomic Energy Commission Grand Junction Operations Office Grand Junction, Colorado If you are from North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Mlinois, contact: Howard C, Baldwin, Information Division U. 8. Atomic Energy Commission Chicago Operations Office P, O, Box 59, Lemont, Hlinois If you are from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or New York (down state— south from Schenectady), contact: Mrs. Grace Wells Urrows, Director of Information U. S. Atomic Energy Commission New York Operations Office P.O. Box 30, Ansonia Station New York 23, New York If you are from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or New York (upper state north from Schenectady) contact: William Trolenberg, Public Information Officer Schenectady Operations Office P. 0. Box 1069 Schenectady, New York If your are from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, or Georgia, contact: G. O. Robinson, Jr., Office of Public Information U, 8, Atomic Energy Commission Savannah River Operations Office P. O. Box A, Augusta, Georgia If you are from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia, contact: Elton P. Lord Public Information Service (Pictorial) U. S. Atomic Energy Commission 1901 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington 25, D. C.

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