Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive

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  • Tags: civil defense

ReadyOnTheHomeFront.jpg
"Produced by Bell Telephone in cooperation with the Office of Civilian Defense, this film shows the ways in which citizens can cooperate in defending their homes. Beginning with a map of Indiana and closing with a proclamation by Governor Schricker,…

SuggestionBox.jpg
Illustrates seemingly minor suggestions and improvements that individuals in various types of workplaces have made to increase production and salvage materials during wartime. This film shows how even just one small adjustment can increase savings…

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A short from the "Problems of Supervision" series of educational films released in 1944 to aid in the increasing of factory efficiency through the solving of interpersonal problems that reduce the rate of production. In this film, a line supervisor…

TargetLights.jpg
A training film addressed to members of the civilian defense corps to teach communities to prepare their homes for air raid blackouts. Introduced with the statement "these are the things you must learn to teach." "This film is an illustrated…

ChildrenSeeItThru.jpg
The Children See it Thru was a British production made as a fundraising appeal to American audiences to help clothe and educate English children affected by the Blitz. The film depicts the hardships of life during wartime for children including…

GardensOfVictory.jpg
"How the fighting forces and the people of our Allied nations and the starving families of the conquered countries are depending more and more on the United States for their vital food supply. How each person can do his part to relieve this food…

TrimblesOfMapleStreet.jpg
A fictional story illustrates the civil defense block plan, showing how neighbors can share and work together to extend resources to support the war effort.

WorkOfTheRescueUnit.jpg
Presents the training of civilians for rescue work during World War II. Shows the procedures for assigning volunteers to the type of work for which they are prepared and training them to perform as a unit. Follows a squad from the sounding of the…

TheyAlsoServe.jpg
This British film from 1940 portrays a housewife on a day like any other. Following a woman going about her business, the film shows a woman who has casually integrated serving the war effort into her everyday routine, from bringing dinner to a…

ReportFromMoscow.jpg
Erskine Caldwell, American novelist and reporter, interviewed before leaving Moscow, briefly tells of the civilian defense work he witnessed. Scenes showing how the Russians are carrying out their pledge of "All for Victory!" including efforts in…
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