ANDY JACOBS
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The 12-term Congressman from the 10th District discusses his principles for conduct, his relationship with his constituents, congressional ethics and his legislative history. 30 mins / 1990.

BACK HOME AGAIN
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This video is a companion to the exhibit, presenting the photos in the exhibit as examples of great photography and evocative folklore of Depression/World War II rural and urban Indiana. 30 mins / 1997

BACK HOME AGAIN: FSA PHOTOGRAPHERS IN INDIANA, 1935-43
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This is an exhibit of photographs taken in Indiana in the years 1935-1943. Included are works by some of America’s finest photographers: Dorothea Lange, Arthur Rothstein, Carl Mydans, Russell Lee and John Vachon. These images document the difficult times endured by Hoosiers during the Great Depression and World War II. Included are scenes from Brown and Martin Counties, resettlement projects near Vincennes and Decatur, the Great Flood of 1937, people at work and play, transportation, farm auctions and the impact of World War II. The Hoosier state experienced a balance of industry and agriculture, of urban and rural life, which seemed to mirror the nation. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) photographs of Indiana provide a striking memory of what Indiana and the nation were like 50 years ago. The exhibit consists of 64 individual photographs, framed for hanging, with 62 separate caption panels. It is transported in four cases, approximately 50 lbs. each. Approximate round trip shipping cost: $130. /

BEAUTIFUL RIVER: REDISCOVERING THE OHIO
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This documentary follows the course of the "Always A River" barge, a floating museum designed the celebrate the heritage and culture of the Ohio River Valley, from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois. The program visits communities along the river in PA, WV, OH, KY, IN and IL as it celebrates the ways in which people have related to the river in the past and hopes for the region’s future. 59 mins / 1991

BILL MONROE: FATHER OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC
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No single figure in American music has so dominated a style as Bill Monroe has bluegrass music. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1939, he created music out of east Kentucky roots, taking fiddle tunes and the blues, fusing them into a new sound. Monroe, whose annual music festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana is a bluegrass tradition, has influenced such diverse musicians as Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney and Jerry Garcia. This documentary feature is highlighted with interviews and performances by Emmy Lou Harris, John Hartford, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs, and Roy Acuff. 90 mins / 1993

BROAD RIPPLE
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Broad Ripple Village, "The Greenwich Village of Indiana," seems to exemplify the Hoosier ideal of neighborhood. This 150-year old community’s founders, the story of its ill-fated canal, local folklore, merchants, and Broad Ripple High School are surveyed. 30 mins / 1992. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

CIVIC CATHEDRALS
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The game of basketball arrived in Indiana in 1893, two years after it was conceived in Massachusetts. Basketball fever in Indiana is now a century old. This video, taken from a slide-tape presentation, views basketball through the prisms of history, architecture, and community cohesiveness. The first games took place in barns and mason halls. But the golden era of gym construction in the 1920s made high school gyms a matter of town pride. Even today, Indiana is home to eight of the ten largest gyms in the U.S. From the Muncie Fieldhouse to the Anderson Wigwam, this program reviews some of the biggest and best gyms, and places high school basketball in cultural context. 33 mins / 1989

THE CLASSICS COME HOME
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When it comes to cars, they don’t build them like they used to. The flashy cars of the '20s and '30s are the stars of this program--the story of the cars and their owners when they come together for an annual festival and parade in Auburn, Indiana. 59 min / 1983

ED BALL'S CENTURY
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Son of one of the five Ball brothers who moved their glass factory from Buffalo, New York, to Muncie, Indiana, where it became a major industry, Edmund F. Ball witnessed amazing changes in the twentieth century. This documentary explores his legacy as a community leader, husband and father, philanthropist, aviator, rancher, and scuba diver. 57 min / 2000

FARMING INDIANA
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Why be a farmer? This short video includes reflections by young Hoosier farmers about why they chose the farming life. A feeling of independence and pride in being a steward of the land are two reasons given. FARMING INDIANA might be helpful in starting a discussion about Indiana’s agrarian past and future. 5 mins / 1997

FIRST 500 MILE RACE
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Footage from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 1911. 10 mins / 1952

FIRE ON THE WATER: OHIO RIVER STEAMBOATS
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The story of the rise and fall of the steamboat, from a modern perspective. 29 mins / 1992

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON
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Before the Fort closed and the history moved along with it, Hoosier History chronicled the beginnings of Ft. Harrison as President Teddy Roosevelt complied with the wishes of the Harrison family to name a military establishment in Harrison's honor. From Indian establishments along Fall Creek to the Home of the Army and Military Dollar, this episode documents and pays tribute to the rich history and many contributions of a mainstay in the Indianapolis and Lawrence Community. 30 mins / 1992. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

GENE STRATTON-PORTER
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Born in 1863, Gene Stratton-Porter, Hoosier author and naturalist, grew up loving birds on her family farm in Indiana. The "Birdwoman" as she was called, turned her love of nature into best-selling books during the first part of the 20th century. Author of Girl of the Limberlost, Freckles, and Laddie, among others, Stratton-Porter sets many of her stories in the Limberlost Swamp near Geneva, Indiana. She also lived on Sylvan Lake in Rome City, Indiana. His documentary presents the history, the literature, and the nature studies of this remarkable woman. GENE STRATTON-PORTER won the 1996 Outstanding Achievement Award from PBS. Produced by Ball State University with a grant from IHC. 56 mins / 1996

GERMAN IMMIGRANTS
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Indianapolis’ single largest ethnic group, German-Americans have dispersed through the city in a variety of fields. This documentary focuses on the traditions, culture, religion, community and business contributions of Indianapolis' German immigrants. The program includes footage of the German Social Club, the Edelweiss. 30 mins / 1989. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

GOVERNOR MATTHEW WELSH
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Governor of Indiana from 1961 to 1965, this Vincennes native discusses the patronage system in state government, his relationship with the legislature and his legislative record. 30 mins / 1989.

GOVERNOR OTIS BOWEN
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Dr. Otis Bowen discusses his political career, the influences of his mother and father on his political philosophy, management style, restructuring of Indiana’s tax system and his role in developing Unigov. 30 mins / 1990.

GREEK IMMIGRANTS
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Examines the contributions and culture of Indiana's Greek Immigrants, including highlights from the annual Greek Festival held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, and interviews with many first generation Greek immigrants to Indianapolis. The film is rich with old home movies that portray Greek life in Indianapolis. 30 mins / 1991. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

GROWING UP IN EVANSVILLE
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What was it like to grow up in Evansville in the early 20th century? In this video, people who lived this experience share their memories. English-speaking Riversiders, German-speaking families, railroaders of Howell, aristocrats, and the black citizens of Baptistown are featured. What emerges is a picture of 1920s Evansville from a class and race perspective, and the realities of poverty and wealth. This program was prepared by historian Darrell Bigham, with an IHC grant. A thoughtful study guide is included. 41 mins / 1983

HAUGHVILLE
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The Haughville community in Indianapolis was populated by Slovenian immigrants who came to work in Indy’s foundries. 30 mins / 1988. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

HOOSIER PEOPLE, HOOSIER PLACES
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This tape contains two short programs designed for television broadcast. The first recounts the history of the fight to control the Three Rivers area around Fort Wayne between 1722 and 1819. The second traces the influence of German settlements in Allen County, especially in the areas of politics, commerce, and religion. 12 mins / 1985

INDIANA AVENUE: STREET OF DREAMS
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Although it was a product of segregation and prejudice, the Indianapolis black community along Indiana Avenue was the home base of successful businessmen and women, talented musicians, and community leaders. This documentary film recounts the history of this community, its contribution to Indiana’s heritage, and its current revitalization. 30 mins / 1984

THE INDIANA PACERS: THE ABA YEARS
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This hour-long documentary examines the glory days of the Indiana Pacers when they were in the American Basketball Association and won three ABA Championships. The program is laced with rarely-seen footage of the Pacers in all of their glory. Many of the key players and Coach Bobby "Slick" Leonard are featured. They include Mel Daniels, Roger Brown, Billy Keller, George McGinnis, Bob Netolicky, Freddie Lewis and Rick Mount. 30 mins / 1991. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

INDIANA’S FAVORITE SONS
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This colorful exhibit, produced by the Indiana Historical Society, celebrates Hoosier politicians who have made a mark in the arena of national politics, between 1840 and 1940--from Abraham Lincoln through Wendell Wilkie. Featuring portraits, political cartoons and images of campaign buttons, souvenirs and other mementos, the exhibit provides an overview of significant highlights in Hoosier political history. Approximate round trip shipping cost: $62. /

INDIANA’S MAIN STREET
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Indiana’s Main Street--U.S. 40 or the National Road--stretches from Richmond to Terre Haute. Using historic photographs and contemporary videotape, Mark Voightmann tells of the events which occurred in the small towns along the road in the past, and the changes which are taking place in the present. The program is divided into five 4-minute segments. 20 mins / 1983

IRISH IMMIGRANTS
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This program explores the contributions to Indianapolis’ cultural and political life of its Irish population, beginning with the arrival of William Conner. The program contains extensive period film footage and archival photographs. Indiana's Irish Immigrants, chronicling the contributions of many prominent Irish: the McNamara Family and Mayor Tom Taggart. 60 mins / 1990. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

IRVINGTON
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Irvington’s first settlers arrived in 1821. Since the town was incorporated in 1873, it was the home of Butler College, D.C. Stephenson, and the original Girl Scout cookie sale. This episode outlines the quintessential turn-of-the-century neighborhood. An Emmy nominee and the Citation Award winner for the 1993 Indiana Film and Video Competition. 30 mins / 1993. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS
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Italians and Sicilians have played a significant role in the commercial and cultural life of Indianapolis. Centered on the south side, Holy Rosary Church of Indianapolis was and is a focal point of Indianapolis Italian heritage. 30 mins / 1988. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

JAMES ALEXANDER THOM: STORYTELLER
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James Alexander Thom, author of Panther in the Sky, Long Knife, Follow the River and other successful works of fiction and nonfiction is profiled in this study of his life and work. An outstanding historical novelist, with a deeply rooted sense of place, Thom discusses his love for the south-central Indiana landscape, his respect for Native American culture as well as for the culture of settlers who came to this region and made a life for themselves, plus his literary intentions and methods. 29 mins / 1989

JEWISH IMMIGRANTS
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This episode focuses on the diverse culture of the many aspects of Indianapolis different Jewish factions, examining the many business contributions and holiday traditions. The episode also features Holocaust survivors who reflect on their experience. 30 mins / 1989. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

JOHN DILLINGER
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Slick, showy, and smug, Indiana’s John Dillinger was America’s most wanted in the 1920s. From his Mooresville boyhood to his bank robbery sprees, this video details the short and violent life of Dillinger, seen by some as the Depression’s Robin Hood. 30 mins / 1993. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

JOSHUA’S BATTLE: THE STORY OF LYLES STATION
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Lyle’s Station, Indiana, was established as an African-American colony in Indiana. This program studies the life of the people there from the middle of the 19th century to the present with emphasis on the period 1850-1920. The program compares and contrasts events in Lyle’s Station with events in Indiana and the historical movements affecting African-Americans in the United States. Also explored are issues pertaining to being an African-American in the rural U.S. 59 mins / 1989

THE LAND OF LIMESTONE
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Produced by the Elliot Stone Company, this video recounts some of the many notable building projects which have been undertaken with limestone quarried in Indiana. Indiana limestone has been used for such buildings as the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, National Cathedral and public structures throughout the United States. This tape also introduces viewers to Indiana limestone’s geologic origins and to the techniques used in quarrying. 20 mins / 1992

THE LIFE AND WORK OF AMALIA KUSSNER
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This program covers the life and works of Amalia Kussner, an artist raised in Terre Haute, who went on to become one of the most sought after portrait painters in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her specialty was miniatures, a form practically erased by photography but one that Kussner practiced with great success, painting the rich and famous of her time. 18 mins / 1989

LOCKEFIELD GARDENS
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Lockefield Gardens was built as a model public housing project for the Indianapolis African-American community in 1937. Although it has since been torn down, Lockefield, in its time, was a source of great pride and cohesion for its residents and the surrounding community. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis. 30 mins / 1988

THE MAN HATERS
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Here is a gem of a film that reveals the art of cinema in its earliest years, and the history of Muncie, Indiana. Early in the century, promoters traveled the country staging formulaic movies in small towns. With much fanfare, auditions were held among townspeople to select the players, which guaranteed "big box office" for the production. The plot of THE MAN HATERS centers on group of suffragettes who do their best to avoid the distractions of love. Through a grant from IHC, this 1915 film has been rescued from someone's garage. It features a vanished Muncie and includes interviews with historians and descendants of the actors, plus fascinating postscripts on the star of the Muncie production. 35 mins . / 19151994

MASTERS OF DISASTER
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The elements of motivation and good teaching are illustrated in this video about a group of inner-city boys from Indianapolis who became a national championship chess team. Their teacher and coach, Bob Cotter, talks about his teaching methods and goals for his students. 29 mins / 1985

MICHIANA: CROSSROADS OF EMPIRES
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This series highlights the history of the St. Joseph River Valley. GLACIERS AND MOUNDBUILDERS Discusses the formation of the Kankakee Swamp as it relates to the wildlife and the early inhabitants. THE KEEPERS OF THE LAND Discusses Potawatomi and Miami Indian history. Members of these two tribes describe their ancestors' lifestyles and ways they are adapting their cultures for modern times. TRAPPERS AND TRADERS Discusses trappers and traders of the French and English trading period as portrayed by historical reenactors. CONFLICTS AND CONCESSIONS Covers the conflicts that arose between Europeans and Native Americans, from the viewpoint of the local Native Americans whose land was conceded and whose ancestors were driven off. 30 mins each / 1994

THE 1937 FLOOD OF THE OHIO RIVER
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Here’s a remarkably clear and chilling visial record of one of the worst natural diasters of the century—the January 1937 flood of the Ohio River. Cows perched on logs, mothers giving birth on rooftops, gasoline and water on fire…these are a few of the horrible marvels the flood wrought. The film might be useful for teachers who would like to take their students on a field trip to look for today’s clues to the flood’s legacy. /

OHIO RIVER ODYSSEY
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A walking tour through the Huntington Museum of Art’s exhibit on the Ohio River. Displays take you from town to town along the river. 37 mins / 1992

ON THE WATERWAYS: BIG BLUE COLLAR RIVER
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Jason Robards narrates as the Driftwood sails down the Ohio. Historian Fred Way, known as "Mr. Ohio River" for his 8 books on the topic, is interviewed. 54 mins / 1992

AN ORAL HISTORIAN’S WORK
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Oral History is not some kind of instant history. There’s a lot of hard work connected with it, but it can get you information you couldn’t get any other way. It can be exciting and tremendously rewarding, putting us in touch with people for whom what we call history was the stuff of daily life. You will accompany Professor Ives through a series of tape-recorded interviews with woodsmen and riverdrivers who worked in the Maine woods in the 1920s. Watching this oral history project unfold, you will learn the techniques Professor Ives has refined in thirty years of work in the field. 33 mins / 1987

PATOKA: RIVER OF MEMORIES, LAKE OF DREAMS
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People from the Midwest often speak of the sanctity of heritage and family. But at what point does heritage give way to the forces of economic progress? This question is at the heart of PATOKA: RIVER OF MEMORIES, LAKE OF DREAMS. Patoka Lake was built to help save southern Indiana’s dying rural economy, but nothing has done more to threaten the heritage of the communities in this region. Patoka is a meditation on the passing of rural lifestyles in southern Indiana, and ultimately questions how we reconcile our conflicting definitions of "progress" and "preservation." 59 mins / 1990

PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON
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Benjamin Harrison was the first and, to date, the only Hoosier to be elected President of the United States. This program provides an overview of Harrison’s life, his campaign for President and term in office. The program features the private photo collection from the Harrison family that was donated specifically for this documentary and later given to the Harrison Home Museum. 30 mins / 1988. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL IN INDIANA
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Indianapolis claims a baseball tradition that extends back to the Civil War era. The roots of major league clubs like the Athletics and Dodgers can be traced to Indy, as can some of the game’s great players. Find out how Indianapolis came within a whisker of playing the winner of the World Series. 30 mins / 1991. Part of the HOOSIER HISTORY series, directed and produced by Rick Maultra for WCTY Channel 16 in Indianapolis.

PUBLIC HISTORY TODAY: ENGAGING PAST AND PRESENT
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This production by the National Council on Public History explores the new movement among professional historians aimed at finding alternative ways of presenting history and historical subjects to broad-based public audiences. The general public’s growing interest in history and popular strategies for addressing that interest are treated in this tape, including reports on work being done by special historical consultants with private interests and presentation strategies developed by historians connected with national historic sites and local historical societies. 34 mins / 1990

REDISCOVERING INDIANA
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A videotaped slide show tour of Indiana, featuring landmarks in all 92 counties. 120 mins / 1994

REMEMBERING JAMES DEAN
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A glimpse into the psychology of fandom that, at the same time, makes contact with an important figure in Indiana folklore. This tape is a gentle look at people deeply moved by the spirit of James Dean. These otherwise everyday folks never got over that fateful day of Sept. 30, 1955, despite the fact that many of them weren’t alive at the time. Their sense of self was somehow touched by the image of the misunderstood rebel. In documentary style director May Ann Michna manages to coax unaffected reminiscences from her interviewees. "REMEMBERING JAMES DEAN is a sometimes poignant and always fascinating look at Dean devotees and their visits to Dean’s hometown of Fairmount, Indiana."--Video Review Magazine: First Prize, Video Review Shootoff, Real Life Category. 15 mins / 1989

RICHARD LUGAR
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Produced in 1988, this extended interview deals with a variety of issues engaged by Lugar during the course of his political life. Lugar analyzes his experience as Mayor of Indianapolis and the creation of the "Unigov" system; his role in the U.S. Senate, working in national and international arenas. 30 mins / 1988.

STEELMAKER/STEELTOWN
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This video includes a thumbnail sketch of the founding and development of Gary, Indiana from 1906-1930, where a huge steel factory was erected on 9000 acres of land along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Immigrants from all over the world came to work there. The images are drawn from the Calumet Regional Archives. Produced with an IHC grant. 10 mins / 1990

STUDEBAKER: LESS THAN THEY PROMISED
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For a century, the Studebaker company was a vital part of South Bend, Indiana. This Peabody Award-winning documentary program uses interviews, clips from historic company and Hollywood films, and current film footage to tell the story of Studebaker’s relationship to the workers and their families, and the effect of the company’s closing on them and the city. 60 mins / 1982

SUGAR CREEK
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Located in Montgomery County, Sugar Creek is one of Indiana’s most precious natural resources. This documentary reviews the creek’s history and geology, its importance as a 19th century transportation venue and source of power for mills, the wildlife and vegetation is supports, as well its present-day use for camping and canoeing. Viewers will get an intimate look at the ecology of Sugar Creek, past and present, so as not to take it for granted. 60 mins / 1997

TALL STACKS: STEAMBOATS ON THE OHIO RIVER
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A detailed history of steamboats on the Ohio River produced by the Indiana Historical Society. 35 mins / 1992

TWO DOLLARS AND A DREAM: THE STORY OF MADAME C.J. WALKER AND A’LELIA BUNDLES
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A biography of Madame C.J. Walker, America’s first self-made millionairess, and her daughter, A’Lelia Walker, Black America’s patron of the Harlem Renaissance. This is the story of how Madame Walker, the child of slaves freed by the Civil War, built a million dollar company specializing in skin and hair care products for Black Americans. The film is the story of two remarkable women, but it is also the story of Black America from 1867, the year of Madame Walker’s birth, to 1933 the year of her daughter’s death. The film interweaves the social, economic and political history of the era with the lives and achievements of these two unique women. 56 mins / 1988

VISIBLE EMPIRE: THE KU KLUX KLAN IN INDIANA
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This documentary, based in large part on William Lutholtz’s biography of D.C. Stephenson, Grand Dragon, deals with the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana during the 1920s. It features interviews with historical experts and ordinary citizens whose lives and families were affected by the Klan. Remarkable archival footage and still photos recreate the 1920s in Indiana--a period when it is estimated one of every three men in the state belonged to the Klan, an organization that campaigned on "100% pure Americanism" but ran a silent but deadly campaign against immigrants. 60 mins / 1993

THE WAINWRIGHT FILMS
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The Wainwright Films consist of footage shot by Jack Wainwright, a La Grange County teacher, during 1937-38. The films show the people and places of La Grange County: street scenes, community events, etc. Apart from a brief introduction explaining how the films came to be made, there is no narration and editing has been kept to a minimum in order to preserve the informal feel of the original films. Image quality is excellent, making this program an intriguing window to another time. 84 mins / 1989

WE LISTEN TO THE WATER--OHIO RIVER VOICES
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The people of the Ohio River tell their story through poetry and prose. This video pairs memorable scenic and historical footage with literary remembrances. Discussion Guide included. 29 mins / 1994

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