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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 85 Collections and/or Records:

The Lunar Landing

 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

The Martin Company: E.R. 7153, B-57B Performance , circa 1955

 Item — Reel MSS00005_AV_00104: [Barcode: 32754085678773]
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: circa 1955
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Aviation / Promotional Marketing Aviation Recordings

The New Jet Set, 1978

 Item — Reel MSS00005_AV_00107: [Barcode: 32754085678732]
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: 1978
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Aviation / Jet Propulsion

Tracing with Ink, 1955

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 208, Series 4, Item 4
Scope and Contents

Contains three film reels. Two of the film reels are negative tracks and the other reel is the original reversal.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Department of Engineering Graphics records / Engineering Drawing Films

Universe , 1976

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 10
Scope and Contents

Recording includes accompanying papers, available in Box 387

Original Film Canister Note:[. HQ 220 Copy 50]

Dates: 1976
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Neil A. Armstrong papers / Audio Visual / Documentaries

U.S. Manned Lunar Expedition

 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

Uses Of Motion Pictures For Motion And Time Study, undated

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 206, Series 1, Item 8
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

Venezuelan Adventure , 1966

 Item — Reel MSS00005_AV_00108: [Barcode: 32754085678757]
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: 1966
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections / Space and Flight Recordings collection / Aviation / Documentaries

Virgil "Gus" Grissom, In training - 2nd American in Space

 Item — Reel MSS00005_AV_00127: [Barcode: 32754087575407]
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 / Mercury

Windecker "Where Eagles Dare", circa 1970

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 12, Sub-Series 8, Item 7
Scope and Contents

Recording includes accompanying papers, available in Box 387

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