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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 64 Collections and/or Records:

Eagle has Landed: Flight of Apollo 11 (Revise track) , circa 1970

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 4
Scope and Contents

Recording includes accompanying papers, available in Box 387

Original Film Canister Note: [HQ-194 Rev. print No. 1437]

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Facet Assembly for Operational Analysis, undated

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Motion and Time Study Laboratory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Motion and Time Study Laboratory

Farm Work Simplification , undated

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Farm Work Simplification Laboratory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Farm Work Simplification Laboratory

Film for Process Chart Product , undated

 Item — Reel UA00206_AV_00011: Series UA 206, Series 1
Identifier: UA 206, Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Motion and Time Study Laboratory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Motion and Time Study Laboratory

Form, Drag, Lift And Propulsion

 Item — Reel MSS00005_AV_00042
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains Flight and Space recordings. Included are films produced by the Audio-Visual Center Motion Picture Production Units. These recordings contain footage of Astronauts visiting campus and extra stock footage used by the Motion Picture Production Unit for their films.

This collection contains flight and space recordings made for educational uses. Many recordings were produced by NASA.

Dates: 1939 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Aviation / Flight Principles and Concepts

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Gemini Program

How An Airplane Flies

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains Flight and Space recordings. Included are films produced by the Audio-Visual Center Motion Picture Production Units. These recordings contain footage of Astronauts visiting campus and extra stock footage used by the Motion Picture Production Unit for their films.

This collection contains flight and space recordings made for educational uses. Many recordings were produced by NASA.

Dates: 1939 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Aviation / Flight Principles and Concepts

"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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Post Moon Landing World Tour and Celebration / Apollo 11 World Goodwill Tour

Making Movement Count in Picking Tomatoes, circa 1943

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Farm Work Simplification Laboratory.

Dates: circa 1943
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Farm Work Simplification Laboratory

Moon Flight of Eagle and Columbia: Apollo 11 a Journey Recalled, circa 1970

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 5
Scope and Contents

Original Canister Note: [Apollo 11. A Journey Recalled. A special report MASA Aeronautics and Space Report No. 65]

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

Motion Study Helps Plumbing Assembly, 1942

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Motion and Time Study Laboratory.

Dates: 1942
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Motion and Time Study Laboratory

Motions Take Minutes, undated

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Farm Work Simplification Laboratory.

Dates: undated
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Farm Work Simplification Laboratory

[NASA Film Documentary of the Apollo Space Program, Sky Lab, and Future Space Shuttle Program], 1975

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 8
Scope and Contents

Original film canister note: ["Hilites" Film for Mr. Armstrong]

Dates: 1975
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

National Geographic Society Hubbard Medal Presentation, circa 1970

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 6
Scope and Contents

Original Film Canister Note: [National Geographic Society Hubbard Medal Presentation]

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

NCRR "Things Worth Saving" , 'circa 1975'

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 9
Scope and Contents

Recording includes accompanying papers, available in Box 387

Original Film Canister Note: [Copy 100]

Dates: 'circa 1975'
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

Neil Armstrong at the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association's Fish Fry , 1970

 File — Box 2, Reel: MSP00168_AV_00001
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This sub-series contains materials relating to Neil Armstrong’s relationship with Purdue University and his participation in Purdue events.

Dates: 1970
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Astronauts collection / Astronauts and Purdue / Armstrong, Neil

One Small Step

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains Flight and Space recordings. Included are films produced by the Audio-Visual Center Motion Picture Production Units. These recordings contain footage of Astronauts visiting campus and extra stock footage used by the Motion Picture Production Unit for their films.

This collection contains flight and space recordings made for educational uses. Many recordings were produced by NASA.

Dates: 1939 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Apollo

Project Apollo-Manned Flight to the Moon

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains Flight and Space recordings. Included are films produced by the Audio-Visual Center Motion Picture Production Units. These recordings contain footage of Astronauts visiting campus and extra stock footage used by the Motion Picture Production Unit for their films.

This collection contains flight and space recordings made for educational uses. Many recordings were produced by NASA.

Dates: 1939 - 2012
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Apollo

Purdue Motion and Time Study Lab: Film for Analysis Drawer Pull Assembly, circa 1948

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains films produced by the Motion and Time Study Laboratory.

Dates: circa 1948
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Motion and Time Study Laboratory records / Motion and Time Study Laboratory

Purdue University College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, records, addition 03

 Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-064
Dates: 1935 - 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

[Purdue University Prefabricated House Construction] , circa 1945

 Item
Dates: circa 1945
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Purdue University Recordings collection / Footage of Campus

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
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Reading the Moon's Secrets , 1978

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 11
Scope and Contents

Original Film Canister Note: [Reading the Moon's Secrets. Hqa 275 Copy 128 :House Print]

Dates: 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries