16mm (photographic film size)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Describes motion picture film that is 16 millimeters wide. In silent films it is perforated on both sides; in sound films only on one side, the other being used for the sound track. It was introduced in 1923 for the amateur market, and evolved into the common medium for home movie makers and filmmakers whose work was not intended for general theatrical release. Film of this size is typically used for independent films, documentaries, and films made for educational purposes.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 315
Scope and Contents
The Charles C. Bock, Jr. papers document the vast career of a test pilot. Within the collection, there is material about the Bell X-2, the X-15 (Rocket aircraft), the SR-71 Blackbird (Jet reconnaissance plane), the Rockwell B-1 (Bomber), and many other types of experimental aircraft. Included are photographs of fellow Purdue University alumni and "America's No. 1 Spaceman" Iven C. Kincheloe, Jr. In addition to the thirty-one photographs, the collection consists of nine 16mm films, one of...
Dates:
1956 - 2014
Amelia Earhart movietone film
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 197
Scope and Contents
The Amelia Earhart movietone film is a 25 minute documentary television episode created by David Wolper for the Biography series (1961-1963). The film documents Amelia Earhart's life (1897-1937) including her upbringing and family, accomplishments in the field of aviation, and disappearance. It includes archival footage of Earhart, significant moments that occured during her life such as women gaining the right to vote and World War I, and her rise in the field of aviation...
Dates:
March 25, 1962
David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 263
Scope and Contents
The David Fuhrman collection of Purdue Grand Prix recordings document several Purdue Grand Prix races. Recondings include the 1982 (25th anniversary Grand Prix) along with twelve other races.
Dates:
1982 - 2005
Gemini 8 Press Conference, 1966
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents
Film is split across two reels.
Dates:
1966
"Korea Welcomes Astronauts" (English version), circa 1969
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Contains recordings relating to the Apollo 11 world goodwill tour.
Dates:
circa 1969
Purdue University College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, records, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-064
Dates:
1935 - 1978
Purdue University Theatre records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 102
Scope and Contents
The Purdue University Theatre records contains playbills, posters, and photos from the Purdue Theatre and other student theatre productions. The collection also contains programs from Convocations.
Dates:
1895 - 2013