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[Behind the Scenes of "TEXAS BOUND: The County Records Inventory Project" (1975) - Unidentified Scene]

Photograph of the filming of the promotional film, “TEXAS BOUND: The County Records Inventory Project” (1975). This photograph documents, from left to right, an unidentified man and John England working with a motion picture film camera and director Henry Kaplan holding a film camera on the steps of an unidentified building. A sign over the building's door reads "Fallout Shelter."
Date: 1975~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Henry Kaplan and Motion Picture Film Camera]

Photograph of Henry Kaplan and 16mm motion picture film camera during the production of an unidentified film.
Date: 1974~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Henry Kaplan, Jansen Pierce, and Spencer Williams]

Photograph of the crew for the promotional film, "North Texas Now." From Left to Right: Henry Kaplan, Jansen Pierce, Spencer Williams.
Date: 1974~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Teaching Reading to Spanish Speakers (MP 1544) captions transcript

Teaching Reading to Spanish Speakers (MP 1544)

This educational film concerns educational techniques for teaching Spanish-language kindergarten students how to read in English. Techniques include teaching children to read in Spanish before learning to read in English. The film discusses a 3-year pilot program to teach these techniques at the Lamar School in Edinburg, Texas, which began in 1969. Kindergarten and first grade teachers Marcelia Reyes, Ninfa Guerra, Eva Corona, and Christina Chavez discuss their positive experiences with the bilingual education method discussed in the film. The narrator introduces Jacinto Lopez, a child who came from Mexico not knowing any English, went through the program, and now tested at the third grade level on the California Achievement and SPACHE tests. The film concludes with other students involved in the pilot program and their scores on the CAT and SPACHE tests.
Date: 1975
Creator: Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Teaching English in Kindergarten (MP 1543) captions transcript

Teaching English in Kindergarten (MP 1543)

This educational film demonstrates educational techniques for teaching English to Spanish-speaking students in Kindergarten with a focus on students of Mrs. Guerra at the Ford Elementary School in Pharr, Texas. These techniques can be found in the teacher's manual, "Teaching English Early," which is part of the set of materials in the Region One Curriculum Kit (ROCK). This film shows the students and Mrs. Guerra participating in language exercises.
Date: 1975
Creator: Region One Education Service Center of Edinburg, Texas
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
North Texas State University Center for Studies in Aging (MP1545) captions transcript

North Texas State University Center for Studies in Aging (MP1545)

This short film promotes the North Texas State University (NTSU) Center for Studies in Aging, established in 1967 by Hiram J. Friedsam, Cora Martin, and Herbert Shore with an grant from the Administration on Aging. The film discusses the institution's goal to prepare students for service to older persons. Students are seen in classrooms, viewing a slide show, and working in real-life situations. Cora Martin speaks about the success of students who graduated from this program.
Date: 1976
Creator: Flores, Rachel A. & Lumpkin, Michael
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[North Texas State University Media Library Orientation] captions transcript

[North Texas State University Media Library Orientation]

This video is composed of digitized 35 mm slides related to the North Texas State University (now UNT) media library services and functions. The slides include images of people using audiovisual equipment and materials including film and slide projectors and televisions, images related to the library's film rental and loan program including a brochure for the Gerontological Film Collection, interior and exterior images of Willis Library and Special Collections, unidentified students and library employees engaging in activities such as answering telephones and using the library card catalog, and numerous graphics and illustrations. There is no known existing sound recording or print documentation to accompany this slide presentation and therefore this video relied on the current organization of the slides. The original digital images are retained for preservation.
Date: 1979
Creator: North Texas State University
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
North Texas Now captions transcript

North Texas Now

This promotional film introduces the viewer to Denton, Texas and North Texas State University (NTSU). The film includes footage of students on campus, various university departments and organizations, and the recreational and leisure activities available to students in North Texas.
Date: 1974
Creator: Kaplan, Henry
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The Keith Family Films, No. 12 - Christmas Celebration] captions transcript

[The Keith Family Films, No. 12 - Christmas Celebration]

This home movie documents the Keith family's daily lives and activities including a Christmas celebration with people opening presents.
Date: December 25, 1975
Creator: Keith, George
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Hennen Family Films, No. 25 - Christmas 1977] captions transcript

[The Hennen Family Films, No. 25 - Christmas 1977]

This home movie documents the activities and daily lives of the Hennen family. The footage is underexposed and other than a fire there are few clear images. The case indicates this footage takes place in Evergreen, Colorado during the 1977 Christmas holiday.
Date: 1977
Creator: Hennen, Lowell & Hennen, Belva
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Smith Family Films, No. 14- Family Life] captions transcript

[Smith Family Films, No. 14- Family Life]

This home movie documents a family's daily lives and activities including a bird in a tree and footage of a family gathered outdoors with cars in a driveway and a driveway covered in boxes.
Date: 1973
Creator: Smith, Cordell & Smith, Elizabeth
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Smith Family Films, No. 26 - Road Trip] captions transcript

[Smith Family Films, No. 26 - Road Trip]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of a family including a trip to sand dunes,a stop at a gas station for a block of ice, feeding a squirrel or chipmunk, and posing with and cleaning fish.
Date: 1973
Creator: Smith, Cordell & Smith, Elizabeth
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Keith Family Films, No. 4 - Christmas 1970] captions transcript

[The Keith Family Films, No. 4 - Christmas 1970]

This home movie documents the Keith family's daily lives and activities including a Christmas celebration with two young daughters. Footage includes children opening and playing with presents and mom showing off her new sewing machine. Mom and the children practice blowing kisses at the camera.
Date: December 25, 1970
Creator: Keith, George
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Hennen Family Films, No. 15 - At Home with the Hennen Family] captions transcript

[The Hennen Family Films, No. 15 - At Home with the Hennen Family]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Hennen family and includes footage of family playing with a small child outdoors. Footage includes cows, a dog, the child riding a tractor, and the child on a trampoline.
Date: 1978?
Creator: Hennen, Lowell & Hennen, Belva
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Keith Family Films, No. 15 - Christmas 1976] captions transcript

[The Keith Family Films, No. 15 - Christmas 1976]

This home movie documents the Keith family's daily lives and activities including a Christmas celebration with people opening presents.
Date: December 25, 1976
Creator: Keith, George
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Blaine Dunlap Collection - 1970 State Fair of Texas Midway] captions transcript

[The Blaine Dunlap Collection - 1970 State Fair of Texas Midway]

This short film documents scenes at the Midway of the 1970 State Fair of Texas including carnival games and food vendors.
Date: October 1970
Creator: Dunlap, Blaine
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sammonds Family Films, No. 2- At Home with the Sammonds Family] captions transcript

[Sammonds Family Films, No. 2- At Home with the Sammonds Family]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Sammonds family including the early years of their small children. Footage includes children learning to walk, indoor and outdoor family gatherings, and a vacation with skiing and sledding.
Date: 1976?
Creator: Sammonds, Ron, Jr.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Hennen Family Films, No. 17 - A Trip to the Zoo] captions transcript

[The Hennen Family Films, No. 17 - A Trip to the Zoo]

This home movie documents the Hennen family visiting the zoo with a small child.
Date: 1978
Creator: Hennen, Lowell & Hennen, Belva
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Keith Family Films, No. 9 - Christmas 1974] captions transcript

[The Keith Family Films, No. 9 - Christmas 1974]

This home movie documents the Keith family's daily lives and activities including a Christmas celebration with two young daughters. Footage includes family members opening presents.
Date: December 25, 1974
Creator: Keith, George
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ray Family Films, No. 2 - Christmas 1978] captions transcript

[Ray Family Films, No. 2 - Christmas 1978]

This home movie documents the Ray family celebrating Christmas.
Date: December 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Smith Family Films, No. 11 - Lee's Graduation, Colorado Vacation] captions transcript

[Smith Family Films, No. 11 - Lee's Graduation, Colorado Vacation]

This home movie documents a family's daily lives and activities including Lee posing with family in a graduation gown, a flower garden, and family hiking.
Date: 1972
Creator: Smith, Cordell & Smith, Elizabeth
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The John Covington Family Films, No. 5 - The Science Center of Pinellas, Florida] captions transcript

[The John Covington Family Films, No. 5 - The Science Center of Pinellas, Florida]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Covington family including school children from Pinellas Central Elementary School visiting the Science Center of Pinellas, Florida. Footage includes the children exploring nature, birds in flight, ducks swimming, people standing around a large tree, and children feeding geese.
Date: 1979-01?
Creator: Covington, John
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Burgess Family Films, No. 2 -  Playing in the Snow] captions transcript

[The Burgess Family Films, No. 2 - Playing in the Snow]

This home movie documents a small child and woman playing in the snow as well as scenes shot indoors. Much of the interior footage is under-exposed and image is difficult to see.
Date: 1971?
Creator: Burgess
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Home Movie: Decatur High School Girls Basketball Game, Reel 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Home Movie: Decatur High School Girls Basketball Game, Reel 2 of 2]

This home movie documents a basketball game between the Decatur High School girls basketball team and an unknown opponent. This is the second of 2 reels documenting this game. This film was purchased from an antique store in Decatur, Texas.
Date: January 23, 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History