Using the Bank

Pare Lorentz's landmark documentary on the Dust Bowl, preserved by the National Archives. Public domain.

Civil defense film arguing that a clean, well-maintained house survives a nuclear blast. Classic Cold War educational short.

A mid-century promotional film on American industrial design. Public domain.

The first Why We Fight film, explaining the causes of the Second World War. U.S. government work, public domain.

Atomic attack safety instruction for schoolchildren. Classic Cold War educational film.

Post-war guidance on making the most of free time. Public domain.

An introduction to money, savings and budgeting for young viewers. Public domain.

Instructional film on posture and body mechanics for students. Public domain.

Nutrition basics and balanced meals for families. Public domain.

How colds spread and what to do about them. Public domain.

An introduction to bacteria, both helpful and harmful. Public domain.

Educational film about the sun and its importance to life on Earth.

Classic civil defense film teaching children how to protect themselves during a nuclear attack.

Educational film about preventing soil erosion and conservation techniques.